56 - Helsinki
Visa Information
WHAT DO I NEED TO TRAVEL TO HELSINKI?
Below are requirements for entering Finland:
 A valid passport is mandatory to enter Finland.
 Your passport must be current and valid at least 6 months from the date of entry into Finland.
 At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
 A valid visa (if required)
 Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
 A return or onward air ticket
HOW DO I GET A VISA?
 READ our guide for a primer on how to get a visa here
 REVIEW and APPLY for a Schengen visa here: http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=15720&contentlan=2
VISA APPLICATION DEADLINE:
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016
Any requests after this date will NOT be honored.Â
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INVITATION LETTERS:Â https://invitationletters.icann.org/
Per Diem / Stipend
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WIRE TRANSFER DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
If you are eligible to receive a per diem, below is the wire transfer distribution schedule. In order for us to send the funds during the proper batch dates, you must must meet all of the criteria below. If not, your distribution date will be completed on the next available per diem batch schedule below:
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1) Have a valid ICANN Vendor ID (submit completed Travel Vendor Set-Up Form and W-8BEN/W-9 Form)
2) PROVIDE Proof of Visa Completed (if applicable)
3) COMPLETE Air Travel ReservationÂ
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BATCH | Received by Finance Department | Finance Department Releases Funds to Traveler | Traveler Receives the Funds | |
ACH | WIRE | |||
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1 Friday, 27 May 2016 | Monday, 30 May | Friday, 3 June | Tuesday, 7 June* | Friday, 17 June* |
2 Friday, 3 June 2016 | Monday, 6 June | Friday, 10 June | Tuesday, 14 June* | Friday, 24 June* |
3 Friday, 10 June 2016 | Monday, 13 June | Friday, 17 June | Tuesday, 21 June* | Friday, 1 July* |
4 Friday, 17 June 2016 | Monday, 20 June | Friday, 24 June | Tuesday, 28 June* | Friday, 8 July* |
5 Friday, 24 June 2016 | Monday, 27 June | Friday, 1 July | Tuesday, 5 July* | Friday, 15 July* |
6 Friday, 1 July 2016 | Monday, 5 July | Friday, 15 July | Tuesday, 19 July* | Friday, 29 July* |
7 Friday, 8 July 2016 | Monday, 11 July | Friday, 15 July | Tuesday, 19 July* | Friday, 29 July* |
* These are estimated dates, the actual date is dependent on when the traveler's bank releases the funds (cleared). Â
Maximum Airfare Reimbursement
REGION | MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT |
AFRICAÂ Â | |
Eastern Africa | $1,550 USD |
Middle Africa | $1,900 USD |
Northern Africa | $700 USD |
Southern Africa | $1,400 USD |
Western Africa | $1,800 USD |
AMERICASÂ | |
Caribbean | $2,800 USD |
Central America | $2,050 USD |
Northern America | $1,900 USD |
Southern America | $2,000 USD |
ASIAÂ | |
Central Asia | $1,050 USD |
Eastern Asia | $1,450 USD |
South-Eastern Asia | $1,450 USD |
Southern Asia | $1,200 USD |
Western Asia | $800 USD |
EUROPEÂ | |
Eastern Europe | $450 USD |
Northern Europe | $400 USD |
Southern Europe | $500 USD |
Western Europe | $400 USD |
OCEANIAÂ | |
Australia and New Zealand | $2,500 USD |
Melanesia | $2,750 USD |
Micronesia | $2,650 USD |
Polynesia | $3,450 USD |
Emergency Phone Number
In case of an emergency while in-transit to/from and during the meeting call:Â