[council] [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN

[Amr Elsadr]

Hi,

Nothing different about the visa requirements from my perspective. I have to deal with this nonsense every time I travel.

The difference this time around may be that Constituency Travel will have a lot more work than normal, meaning their own resources will be spread thin. I believe a similar situation with the ATLAS event resulted in me missing the ICANN meeting in London a couple of years ago.

Anyway…, good luck to all.

Thanks.

Amr

> On Aug 18, 2016, at 3:41 AM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. <crg at isoc-cr.org> wrote:
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> +1 Rubens
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> My application requires Hotel…….
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> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
> +506 8837 7176
> Skype: carlos.raulg
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> On 17 Aug 2016, at 10:10, Rubens Kuhl wrote:
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>> Considering both hotel and flight information is required for the Conference Visa, and Constituency Travel usually defines the hotel just a week before the conference, this edition will likely be a lot of fun for councillors relying on ICANN funding.
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>> Rubens
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>>> Em 17 de ago de 2016, à(s) 12:29:000, James M. Bladel <jbladel at godaddy.com> escreveu:
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>>> Council Colleagues -
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>>> Please note the announcement & blog post below.  In most cases, attendees will need a “Conference Visa” for ICANN57 Hyderabad, and an “eTourist" Visa may not be accepted for entry to India.  ICANN has also provided a link to request an Invitation Letter.
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>>> Thanks—
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>>> J.
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>>> From: <soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.org <mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.org>> on behalf of David Olive <david.olive at icann.org <mailto:david.olive at icann.org>>
>>> Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:55
>>> Subject: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN
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>>> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2>
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>>> Author: Nick Tomasso | Vice President, Meetings
>>> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2#>
>>> Further to my blog <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know> on 25 July 2016, I would like to share details on visa applications to assist all who are attending ICANN57 Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad with your travel planning.
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>>> We have worked extensively with the India government to ensure a clear and smooth process for all Indian visa applications. They have also assured us that all ICANN57 visa applications will be treated as priority.
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>>> All delegates requiring visas to India should visit here <http://www.mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad.htm> to find the nearest India diplomatic mission to apply for your visa. You must apply for a Conference Visa. Please refer to the guide <https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57/visa-application-guide-india> we have put together for reference. Apply early as the process could take up to two weeks. You will also need invitation letters <https://invitationletters.icann.org/> from ICANN and the local host, which may take another two weeks to generate.
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>>> Do take note that the e-Tourist Visa will not be applicable for our ICANN meeting. Any traveler trying to enter India with the e-Tourist Visa may be denied entry. If you have an existing valid Business Visa, you need not apply for the Conference Visa.
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>>> We have set up a dedicated email (icann57visasupport at icann.org) <mailto:icann57visasupport at icann.org)> that you can contact should you need any further clarification about the visa.
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>>> Remember to register <https://registration.icann.org/register.php?id=Hyderabad57> for ICANN57 and check our meeting site <https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57> for regular updates. Lastly, don't forget to attend the webinar on 7 September 2016 (1500 UTC) where we will share more information on ICANN57, logistics, accommodations and travel. Look out for our announcement and join us then.
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>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> David A. Olive
>>> Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support
>>> General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul