Refund Policy for International Attendees
International travel to the United States has become more complex for many in our community. PyCon US welcomes all community members to Long Beach, and we are committed to running a safe and friendly event for everyone who is joining us for PyCon US 2026 in Long Beach.
Each nation has its own relationship with the United States, so please contact your country’s State Department, Travel Ministry or Department of Foreign Affairs for travel information specific to traveling from your country to the US. Ultimately, each person must make their own decision based on their personal risk assessment and the travel conditions.
If it feels feasible and safe for you to attend PyCon US this year, then we’d love to see you! It is more important than ever to connect with our fellow community members. In light of current conditions, PyCon US would like to highlight the support we provide for international travelers.
Refund Policy Details
If your PyCon US trip is canceled due to not being able to obtain a visa or you are denied entry at the US border with a valid visa; or if you have COVID, influenza, measles, or other communicable diseases, PyCon US will grant you a refund of your ticket and waive the cancellation fee.
Additionally, if you have a valid visa to travel to the United States and are denied entry upon arrival to the United States, please see the details below and note that you will need to provide documentation that you arrived in the United States and were denied entry.
Airfare:
- Please request a refund of your airfare from your airline carrier or booking agent.
- PyCon US will reimburse you the portion of the PyCon US airfare the airline will not refund.
Hotel:
- If you used the PyCon US registration system to book a hotel room, the PyCon US registration team will personally work with the hotel to make sure you do not have to pay a cancellation fee.
Please note the above policy only applies to attendees not traveling to or from OFAC sanctioned countries.
In the event that you have a refund request or questions, please contact our registration team.
Visa Letters and International Travel
PyCon US can provide you with a “Visa Letter” or an “Invitation Letter” to support a United States visitor visa application. Visa letters can be requested once you have a fully paid and confirmed conference registration. The letter confirms that as a registered delegate, you are invited to attend by the Python Software Foundation (PSF) and the PyCon US 2026 Committee.
Invitation letters can be requested in lieu of a “Visa Letter” if you do not have a confirmed, paid conference registration and are still waiting to register for any reason at the time of your request. The letter serves as an invitation from the Python Software Foundation (PSF) and the PyCon US 2026 Committee to register for and attend the conference, but cannot confirm your participation.
Please fill out this form to request a Visa Letter or an Invitation Letter
PyCon US hopes that the expanded refund and travel support policy offers attendees the ability to plan more confidently and will continue to make PyCon US 2026 an option for as many Pythonistas from around the world as possible.