The Congress will be held in accordance with the principle of the universality of science upheld by the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU). This principle entails freedom of association, expression, information, communication and movement in connection with international scientific activities, without any discrimination on the basis of such factors as citizenship, religion, creed, political stance, ethnic origin, race, color, language, age or sex. Please contact the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country early to determine if you will need a visa. You will probably need a business visa rather than a tourist visa. If you intend to visit countries other than the U.S.A. during your trip, you will need to get a multiple entry visa, so attach an itinerary with your visa application. The Congress announcement will be sufficient invitation in most cases. However, if you encounter difficulties or are told you need a personalized letter of invitation to accompany your visa, request it before January 31, 1996, by contacting J.L. Flippen-Anderson, Code 6030, NRL, Washington, DC 20375. Fax 202- 767-6874. flippen@roentgen.nrl.navy.mil
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This information last updated Nov. 7, 1995