[IGFmaglist] RES: A recommendations for future host country agreements

[Ginger Paque]

I am really sorry to hear that too, Avri. I filled out the application on
line, and then submitted my documents in Chicago, and so far it looks good,
and hasn't been too much of a hassle, especially since I live in a
different state from the consulate (sounds like part of your problem too).
I am checking my status online - it is in processing, and I am hoping for
the magical 'approved' soon.
Wish I could help. Ginger

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On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Benedicto Fonseca Filho <
benedicto.fonseca at itamaraty.gov.br> wrote:

> Dear Avri,
>
> I am sorry to hear that. As I indicated during the last MAG call, we will
> be glad to assist anyone who might face unforeseen difficulties, taking
> into account our laws and regulations. Issuing a visa upon arrival is not
> possible (as in most countries), but we could certainly have tried to
> help...
>
> Best regards,
>
> Benedicto
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________
> De: Igfmaglist [igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] em nome de Avri Doria
> [avri at acm.org]
> Enviado: quinta-feira, 8 de outubro de 2015 17:26
> Para: igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
> Assunto: [IGFmaglist] A recommendations for future host country agreements
>
> Hi,
>
> After having to spend close to $1000 to be able to get a visa for
> Brazil* and do the other necessary travel, I recommend that all future
> IGF locations be required to provide visa on arrival for registered
> attendees as part of the host agreement. I am so grateful to the host
> countries in the past that showed this kind of consideration for IGF
> travellers.
>
> Hope I get my passport and visa back in time.
>
> Thanks
>
> avri
>
> * given that visa requires 7-11 days minimum and cannot be gotten until
> airfare is obtained I had to obtain a second passport in order to send
> my pass port in for BRazil's consideration..  so much for 'free visa'
>
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