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

[Amr Elsadr <aelsadr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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@xxxxxxxxxxx> 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 Jose…)
> Eating for the hotel….
> 
> 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@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
>