International Touring
When crossing the United States/Canada border, paperwork completed ahead of time can help eliminate complications and excessive fees at the border control. For Visa questions and answers go to Visa Questions and Answers on the AFM website.
HELPFUL LINKS FOR TRAVELING AND TOURING MUSICIANS
AFM Guide and links for traveling musicians. You must have an AFM password to access this page
http://www.afm.org/member/page/id/1705
FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Print out these pages and take with you before traveling with your instrument as a carry on or as checked baggage
TSA guide for musicians traveling with instruments
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1235.shtm
AFM Applauds Passage of FAA Bill
http://www.afm.org/news/the-afm-applauds-passage-of-faa-bill
Traveling with Brazilian wood bows or instrument parts
http://www.americanorchestras.org/advocacy-government/travel-for-musicians/pernambuco-update.html
US/Canada border crossing info from Local 1000
http://local1000.com/members/visa-assistance
Lot's of good links for traveling on this page:
