Before traveling abroad make sure to check with the country you are traveling to as well the US State Department's website for any travel restrictions that may be in place regarding COVID.

The forms and information posted on this webpage are for US athletes (US citizens) who wish to compete in FEI/International level competitions outside the USA as well as National level classes/competitions outside the USA. If you are not a US citizen, please contact your National Federation (country of your nationality) for assistance. Contact information for NFs can be found on the FEI's website.

National level classes/competitions outside the USA

A US athlete who wishes to compete in National level classes/competitions outside the USA must be a US citizen, be a current US Equestrian member in good standing, and have completed the National Permission Questionnaire.

*Riders competing at national competitions in Canada and Mexico do not need to get a letter of National Permission.

National Permission Questionnaire

A US athlete who wishes to compete in National level classes/competitions outside the USA must be a US citizen, be a current US Equestrian member in good standing, and have completed the National Permission Questionnaire.

To Submit a National Permission Questionnaire

• Sign in to your MY USEF account or create one.
• Select the Athlete Dashboard blue tile.
• Select the National Permission Questionnaire blue tile.
• Complete the National Permission Questionnaire.
• You will receive a letter of permission within 48 business hours and a letter will also be sent to the foreign National Federation.

FEI/International level competitions outside the USA

Article 121.2 of the FEI General Regulations states: "All competitors invited or nominated for an international event must be entered by their NF (National Federation)." If you are a US athlete (US citizen) wishing to compete in FEI / International level competitions outside the USA click on your discipline below then refer to the forms and information listed.

To Submit an Application to Compete Abroad

• Sign into your My USEF account or create one.
• Select the Athlete Dashboard blue tile.
• Select the FEI Entry blue tile.
• Select the International Application button.
• Complete the application by selecting your discipline, month of the competition and then finally the desired competition where you wish to compete.
  • If you have not already added horses to your account, you will need to do so:
    • Horses can be added by either their USEF number or an FEI number.
• There is an application fee of $75 per competition
• Applications submitted 14 days or less from the start date incur a $75 urgency fee

Athlete Services Contact Information

For all inquiries send an to email to [email protected].