[governance] visas for india?

[Konstantinos Komaitis]

I didn't even though that there is a distinction. I have had problems with getting a VISA since the consulates here in the UK were not even aware of the IGF in Hyderabad and they were asking for a letter of invitation from the host country. After a lot of effort they still have not resolved the issue and they promised that they would look into it further. I have already send an email to the IGF Secretariat about this issue and they said that presumably they have been problems with other participants that want to get visas and they find it rather difficult. I will keep you informed for any developments.

Konstantinos

Dr. Konstantinos Komaitis

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Chair Membership Committee,
Global Internet Governance Academic Network,
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elena Pavan [mailto:pavan.elena at gmail.com]
> Sent: 27 October 2008 15:05
> To: governance at lists.cpsr.org
> Subject: [governance] visas for india?
>
> Dear all,
>
> I have seen on the IGF website that each country abroad posts of the
> Indian government should release a *gratis visa to the participants* to
> the IGF in Hyderabad. i just called the agency the italian indian
> consulate indicated me in milan and, apparently, gratis visas will be
> released only for those who own a UN passport (I did not even know that
> there is a UN passport, mea culpa). for other participants turistic
> visas for something around 70€ will be released or business visas for
> 120€ (plus expenses to go to milan or to pay exeditions). is it just me
> having heard this? not that it is a problem, it is not so much money but
> if it is the way it works then maybe the host country website should say
> that -the way it looks like now seems to suggest that everyone will have
> a visa for free/gratis. it is also possible that, as often happens,
> italian organizations might suffer from some leak...in that case  i will
> deal with this -and i'm sure money will have to be paid anyhow.
> please, do let me know.
> I'll see you soon.
> Elena
>
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