Traveling to ASHG 2026

We are excited to welcome human genetics and genomics professionals from around the world to the 2026 Annual Meeting in Montréal, Canada. As you prepare to join us, please review the travel resources below to help ensure a smooth journey to Canada and the Palais des congrès de Montréal. 

Traveling to the Convention Center

Air Canada is offering a low-cost shuttle from Montréal-Trudeau Airport and the Palais des congrés. The shuttle buses are new motorcoaches equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi on board. 

Shuttle tickets can be purchased online: https://montreal.landline.com/en

The shuttle runs to and from the airport to the Palais des congrès / $9 plus tax / 1-way.   

• The first bus departs the airport at 5:15 AM 
• The first bus departs the Palais at 4:45 AM 
• The frequency is every 15 minutes in the morning until 6:30 AM; then every 30 minutes.

For attendees departing from the Palais des congrès, a bag-tagging service is available. Once passengers arrive at the airport, Air Canada ground staff will collect tagged bags, allowing travelers to proceed without handling their luggage again until they pick it up at their destination. 

For additional details on navigating Montréal, including local transportation options, visit our Montréal Guide. 

International Travel

We encourage attendees to identify and apply for any required travel documentation for early entry into Canada. All visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications are the responsibility of the attendee, where applicable. 

Visa Invitation Letters

ASHG issues visa invitation letters to registered meeting attendees and exhibitors only. After you register, you will receive your visa invitation letter via email.

For security and verification purposes, ASHG cannot provide letters to individuals who are not registered, nor can it alter the content of the letters.

Entry Requirements 

Entry requirements depend on your citizenship and travel route. Visit the official website of the Government of Canada and use the IRCC Tool to determine what you need.

Traveling to Canada from the United States?

Attendees living in the U.S. on temporary visas may still require a Canadian TRV or eTA depending on their citizenship.

Travel to Canada for U.S. Visa Holders

Need Assistance?

For registration or invitation letter questions, email [email protected]   

For immigration questions, refer directly to IRCC resources above.

ASHG cannot:

• Provide individualized visa or immigration advice
• Provide custom visa invitation letters
• Assist in completing or reviewing visa applications
• Contact IRCC, consulates, or embassies on your behalf
• Expedite or influence visa or eTA decisions
• Verify, correct, or comment on your supporting documents

All immigration decisions are made solely by the Government of Canada.