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

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

You are right Amr: Is either that, or ZIKA in the Caribbean…..

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
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On 18 Aug 2016, at 6:43, Amr Elsadr wrote:

> 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@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > +1 Rubens
> >
> > My application requires Hotel…….
> >
> > Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
> > +506 8837 7176
> > Skype: carlos.raulg
> > Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica)
> > On 17 Aug 2016, at 10:10, Rubens Kuhl wrote:
> >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > Rubens
> > >
> > >
> > > > Em 17 de ago de 2016, à(s) 12:29:000, James M. Bladel 
> > > > <jbladel@xxxxxxxxxxx> escreveu:
> > > > 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<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