Travel Information
Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is the primary commercial airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in the city of SeaTac, named after the airport's nickname 'Sea-Tac,' approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Downtown Seattle and 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Downtown Tacoma. The airport is the busiest in the Pacific Northwest region of North America and is owned by the Port of Seattle. It is about 30 minutes from the UW campus by car (during heavy traffic, this may take up to an hour) or about 45 minutes by light rail.
Access to the University of Washington
Visa information
Participants who are not eligible for visa-exempt entry MUST apply for a visitor’s visa in advance. Please note that BMI-2025 is not authorized to assist with the visa application process beyond providing the official invitation letter. If your application is denied, BMI-2025 cannot influence the decision of the U.S. Department of State, nor will BMI-2025 engage in discussions or correspondence with the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Embassy on behalf of the applicant.
Please carefully review the visa guide provided by the U.S. Department of State. Keep in mind that the U.S. embassy in your country will make the decision on issuing a visa. The procedure usually takes a considerable amount of time, so it is advisable to initiate the process as soon as possible.
Other useful information
Time
Seattle is 7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Climate at Seattle
| Month | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tem(oC) | 6.0 | 6.7 | 8.4 | 10.7 | 14.2 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.7 | 17.0 | 12.1 | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| Rain(mm) | 147 | 96 | 106 | 81 | 48 | 37 | 15 | 25 | 41 | 99 | 160 | 145 |
Electricity
In the United States, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type A and type B are used. The standard voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. Visitors with appliances of different voltages are urged to bring adapters with them.
