57 - Hyderabad
VISA
In an effort to assist all ICANN Supported Travelers with their India Conference Visa, ICANN will be reimbursing supported travelers for use of a visa expeditors such as Travisa, CIBT, and/or equivalent who can help provide further assistance in the visa process.
CIBT
ICANN has a relationship with CIBT and ICANN Supported Travelers may use CIBT to help with their India Conference visa application. If there is a CIBT location where you are located, please follow the links below to receive assistance and discount.
Singapore: www.cibtvisas.sg/icann
Australia: www.cibtvisas.com.au/icann
Belgium: www.cibtvisas.be/icann
Germany: http://cibtvisas.de/?login=106124
Don’t see your country? Contact constituency-travel@icann.org, for other alternatives.
REFERENCES:
India Visa FAQs: https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57/travel
Need Visa Help? Contact icann57visasupport@icann.org for your inquires.
HOTEL
Due to the Hyderabad Meeting, our Meetings Team (who handle hotel bookings), has informed us that for any outside travel days, travelers who have received their hotel confirmation may contact the hotel directly and request reservation for any additional days outside of your approved dates of arrival/departure dates and any other hotel requests (additional guests and etc). Please remember that the traveler is responsible for the cost of any days outside your approved dates of travel.
EXCEPTION: If you are arriving early (from midnight – 7:00 AM) during your approved date of arrival, we will automatically book your reservation for the night before. If you would like to request for early check-in and/or late check-out, please contact the hotel directly. Kindly note that approval for your request is subject to hotel availability.
NO HOTEL CONFIRMATION? Send a note to constituency-travel@icann.org
CONTACTS:
Novotel Hotel:
Trident Hotel:
TO: Groupreservations.Hyderabad@tridenthotels.com
CC: Swati.Srivastava@tridenthotels.com
Ella Hotel:
TO: reservations@ellaahotels.com
CC: dutymanager@ellaahotels.com
Oakwood Hotel:
TO: Jayesh.Kannan@oakwoodasia.com
CC: Atul.Sareen@oakwoodasia.com
Radisson Hotel:
TO: krishna.kaushik@rdhchyd.com
Sheraton Hotel:
TO: sheraton.hyderabad@sheraton.com
Westin Hotel:
Visa Information
WHAT DO I NEED TO TRAVEL TO INDIA?
Below are requirements for entering India:
A valid passport is mandatory to enter India.
Your passport must be current and valid at least 6 months from the date of entry into India.
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
READ India Visa Application Guide below
INDIA VISA APPLICATION GUIDE
INVITATION LETTERS: https://invitationletters.icann.org/
Per Diem / Stipend
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:
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 Reservation
BATCH | BATCH Date | Received by Finance Department | Finance Department Releases Funds to Traveler | Traveler Receives the Funds | |
ACH | WIRE | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Friday, 7 October 2016 | Monday, 10 October | Friday, 14 October | Tuesday, 18 October* | Friday, 28 October* |
2 | Friday, 14 October 2016 | Monday, 17 October | Friday, 21 October | Tuesday, 25 October* | Friday, 4 November* |
3 | Friday, 21 October 2016 | Monday, 24 October | Friday, 28 October | Tuesday, 1 November* | Friday, 11 November* |
4 | Friday, 28 October 2016 | Monday, 31 October | Friday, 4 November | Tuesday, 8 November* | Friday, 18 November* |
5 | Friday, 4 November 2016 | Monday, 7 November | Friday, 11 November | Tuesday, 15 November* | Friday, 25 November* |
6 | Friday, 11 November 2016 | Monday, 14 November | Friday, 18 November | Tuesday, 22 November* | Friday, 2 December* |
7 | Friday, 18 November 2016 | Monday, 21 November | Friday, 25 November | Tuesday, 29 November* | Friday, 9 December* |
* These are estimated dates, the actual date is dependent on when the traveler's bank releases the funds (cleared).
Maximum Airfare Reimbursement
REGION | MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT |
AFRICA | |
Eastern Africa | $1,200.00 USD |
Middle Africa | $1,650.00 USD |
Northern Africa | $1,400.00 USD |
Southern Africa | $1,000.00 USD |
Western Africa | $1,700.00 USD |
AMERICAS | |
Caribbean | $1,850.00 USD |
Central America | $1,850.00 USD |
Northern America | $1,300.00 USD |
Southern America | $2,250.00 USD |
ASIA | |
Central Asia | $2,450.00 USD |
Eastern Asia | $1,300.00 USD |
South-Eastern Asia | $650.00 USD |
Southern Asia | $750.00 USD |
Western Asia | $950.00 USD |
EUROPE | |
Eastern Europe | $1,050.00 USD |
Northern Europe | $1,000.00 USD |
Southern Europe | $1,050.00 USD |
Western Europe | $950.00 USD |
OCEANIA | |
Australia and New Zealand | $1,300.00 USD |
Melanesia | $2,150.00 USD |
Micronesia | $2,500.00 USD |
Polynesia | $4,600.00 USD |
Emergency Phone Number
In case of an emergency while in-transit to/from and during the meeting call: