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For International Music Festival Artists

  • IMPORTANT: READ THIS FIRST!
  • As an International Artist, do I need a visa to perform at the SXSW Music Festival?
  • Do I have to get a B1 visa to perform only at official showcases at SXSW?
  • Can I do unpaid nonofficial performances on ESTA?
  • Will the U.S. Government know if I do performances other than official SXSW showcases on ESTA?
  • How do I know if my scheduled performances are official?
  • Where can I get more information about the Visa Waiver Program (“ESTA”) and visas?
  • As an International Artist supported by an export office, funding body, or other entity, do I need a certain visa type to perform at the SXSW Music Festival?
  • As an International Artist, when should I start the visa process?
  • As an International Artist, how do I obtain a Support Letter and/or Entry Letter from SXSW?
  • Should I notify SXSW if I plan to showcase at SXSW and am using the VWP or have obtained a visa?
  • Should I notify SXSW if I am at the U.S. port but denied entry into the U.S.?
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