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

["Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G." <crg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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 Jose…)
Eating for the hotel….

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
+506 8837 7176
Skype: carlos.raulg
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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@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces@xxxxxxxxx>> 
> on behalf of David Olive 
> <david.olive@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:david.olive@xxxxxxxxx>>
> 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
>
> <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.
> 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-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.
> 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@xxxxxxxxx)<mailto:icann57visasupport@xxxxxxxxx)> 
> 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