81 - Istanbul
ICANN81 | Annual General Meeting (26th)
Istanbul
Türkiye
VENUE LOCATION
Istanbul Congress Center
Harbiye, Darülbedai Cd. No:3, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
MEETING DATES
9-14 November 2024
AIRPORT
Istanbul Airport (IST)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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SHERPA
ICANN will book hotels only for the approved travel dates for ICANN meetings. If funded travelers want to stay longer, they will need to pay for the additional days themselves. Once the funded traveler receives the hotel confirmation, they may directly contact the hotel to request extra days. However, the availability of additional days and ICANN rates is not guaranteed, and any extra costs will be the responsibility of the funded traveler. Any additional hotel requests such as double occupancy or amenities can be made directly with the hotel after receiving the hotel confirmation email from ICANN.
For travelers arriving between midnight and 7 am (local time), ICANN will request early check-in during the approved travel dates. If arriving after 7 am (local time), travelers may request early check-in directly with the hotel. Late check-out can also be arranged directly with the hotel, but it will be at the expense of the traveler. Please note that early/late check-in/out requests are subject to hotel availability and are not guaranteed.
ICANN HOTEL RATES
ICANN rates are guaranteed for the ICANN Meeting dates only and based on availability. ICANN rates outside of the meeting dates are based on hotel’s availability.
Travel Deadline
Last day for funded traveler substitutions and cancelation (45 Days Before the Meeting): Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Last day to book air travel, otherwise full travel funding cancelation (30 Days Before the Meeting): Thursday, 10 October 2024
WHAT DO I NEED TO TRAVEL TO TÜRKIYE?
Below are requirements for entering Türkiye:
A valid passport is mandatory to enter Türkiye
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 visaREAD Visa Application Guide below
TÜRKIYE VISA APPLICATION GUIDE
VISA APPLICATION GUIDE
INVITATION LETTERS: Funded Traveler will receive a special link they can access to request their invitation letters from ICANN on their "Travel Funding Confirmation Email"
PER DIEM
$100 USD
STIPEND
$500 USD
ACTUAL REIMBURSEMENT
Per diems and stipends are intended to cover any transportation expense, including rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Grab, Ola, etc.), taxis, and public transportation to travel between the airport, hotel, and supported traveler’s main domicile (home).
WIRE TRANSFER DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
If you are eligible to receive a per diem or stipend, below is the wire transfer distribution schedule. In order for us to send the funds during the proper batch dates, you must meet all of the criteria below:
- PROVIDE banking information to ICANN Org.
- HAVE a valid ICANN Vendor ID
- PROVIDE proof that visa has been received (if applicable)
- COMPLETE Air Travel Reservation (if applicable)
If not, your distribution date will be completed on the next available per diem batch schedule below.
PER DIEM CHECK-LIST
- HAVE a valid ICANN Vendor ID (submit completed Travel Vendor Set-Up Form and W-8BEN/W-9 Form)
- PROVIDE Proof of Visa Completed (if applicable)
- COMPLETE Air Travel Reservation
WIRE TRANSFER GROSS UP
For all international wire transfers, ICANN will automatically add $25 USD 25 to the final wire transfer amount to cover any additional fees or foreign exchange loss incurred by receiving wire transfers.
BATCH | BATCH Date | Received by Finance Department | Finance Department Releases Funds to Traveler | Traveler Receives the Funds | |
ACH | WIRE | ||||
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DEADLINE: Flights booked after Friday, 10 October 2024 will receive their per diem / stipend AFTER ICANN80 | |||||
1 | Friday, Oct 18, 2024 | Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | Friday, Oct 25, 2024 | Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 | Friday, Nov 08, 2024 |
2 | Friday, Oct 25, 2024 | Monday, Oct 28, 2024 | Friday, Nov 01, 2024 | Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 | Friday, Nov 15, 2024 |
3 | Friday, Nov 01, 2024 | Monday, Nov 04, 2024 | Friday, Nov 08, 2024 | Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 | Friday, Nov 22, 2024 |
4 | Friday, Nov 08, 2024 | Monday, Nov 11, 2024 | Friday, Nov 15, 2024 | Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 | Friday, Nov 29, 2024 |
5 | Friday, Nov 15, 2024 | Monday, Nov 18, 2024 | Friday, Nov 22, 2024 | Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 | Friday, Dec 06, 2024 |
6 | Friday, Nov 22, 2024 | Monday, Nov 25, 2024 | Friday, Nov 29, 2024 | Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024 | Friday, Dec 13, 2024 |
7 | Friday, Nov 29, 2024 | Monday, Dec 2, 2024 | Friday, Dec 06, 2024 | Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 | Friday, Dec 20, 2024 |
* These are estimated dates, the actual date is dependent on when the traveler's bank releases the funds (cleared).