Travel

Plan Ahead for the PSA 2026 Annual Meeting

General Information

PSA can't wait to welcome you to beautiful Toronto, Canada in July 2026! You must see it for yourself. Museums, culture, cuisine, and a European feel, right across the border.

Start making your travel plans today!

Traveling to Toronto as a US citizen from the US?
You MUST have a valid passport. Don't have one? Start the process today! Getting a passport can take up to 3 months, so you need to start now to join us in July! For visits to Canada of less than 180 days, U.S. citizens do not need visas.

Traveling to Toronto while on a Visa in the US for education?
There are some steps you need to take to protect your F-1 status while you travel outside of the US.

Get a travel signature from your advisor on your I-20
Make Sure Your I-20 Reflects Your Current Situation
Make Sure Your I-20 Will Not Expire While You Are Out of the Country
Make sure your US Visa is valid through the date you will return to the US

If Canada is not your home country, you may need a visitor or transit visa. Canada also now requires Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for many citizens of visa-exempt countries who enter Canada.

Please locate the Canadian consular office nearest you to assist if needed.

Traveling to Toronto from anywhere in the world?
Use this tool to find out exactly what you will need to get into Canada for the week at PSA.

For all other concerns and questions relative to Canadian Visas, please check with the Canada Border Services Agency.

Getting an Invitation Letter to PSA in Toronto

2026 Invitation Letter Request

To request an invitation letter, you must first register for the PSA 2026 (registration opens Feb. 3, 2026) meeting and book your hotel in Toronto. Once registration is complete, you will receive a link to submit an invitation letter request form.

In addition to your standard visa information, the form will require the following meeting-specific details:

Registration confirmation number (you must be registered before submitting the request)
Whether you are presenting at the meeting
Presentation format (only if presenting)
Abstract title and abstract number (only if presenting)
Hotel name and hotel address
Arrival and departure dates for Toronto

Once the form has been submitted, a PSA staff member will review your request and send your invitation letter along with the event code within seven (7) business days.

The abstract submission deadline is March 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Access Abstract Submission Site

Key Dates for #PSA2026! Save these deadlines to your calendar.

Abstract submission deadline: March 26, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. CT
Notification of acceptance: April 29, 2026
Registration Opens: February 3, 2026

2026 Invitation Letter Request

To request an invitation letter, you must first register for the PSA 2026 meeting and book your hotel in Toronto. Please note that PSA 2026 registration will open in February. Once registration is complete, you will receive a link to submit an invitation letter request form.

In addition to your standard visa information, the form will require the following meeting-specific details:

Registration confirmation number (you must be registered before submitting the request)
Whether you are presenting at the meeting
Presentation format (only if presenting)
Abstract title and abstract number (only if presenting)
Hotel name and hotel address
Arrival and departure dates for Toronto

Once the form has been submitted, a PSA staff member will review your request and send your invitation letter along with the event code within seven (7) business days.