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

[James M. Bladel]

Hi Amr.  Same thing for me, hoping I can get a timely replacement.

Thanks‹

J.


On 8/24/16, 9:19 , "Amr Elsadr" <aelsadr at egyptig.org> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I also received both letters, but the host letter is addressed to someone
>other than me. I asked for a replacement, and hope to get it soon.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Amr
>
>> On Aug 24, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. <crg at isoc-cr.org>
>>wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Dear Friends,
>> 
>> I got the ICANN letter
>> I got the host letter
>> I got a preliminary ICANN travel reservation (but does not originate in
>>the right San JoseŠ)
>> Eating for the hotelŠ.
>> 
>> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
>> +506 8837 7176
>> Skype: carlos.raulg
>> Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)
>> On 17 Aug 2016, at 11:29, James M. Bladel wrote:
>> 
>>> Council Colleagues -
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> Thanks-
>>> 
>>> J.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: 
>>><soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.org<mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.or
>>>g>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-
>>>part-2
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  *   Author: Nick Tomasso | Vice President, Meetings
>>> 
>>> 
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>>>nn57-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.
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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-i
>>>ndia> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> David A. Olive
>>> Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support
>>> General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters -Istanbul
>> 
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