This is mainly for those who have no diplomatic representation in their countries, hense who needs visa upon arrival. I received the same message from Janice to the fellows

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> On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:34 PM, farzaneh badii <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tapani
> 
> Are you sure that this is not specifically for those that do not have a Moroccan consulate in their country and hence eligible to receive a visa upon arrival ? 
> 
> "If Morocco does not have diplomatic representation in your country, please submit your application directly to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Consular and Social Affairs via email [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask], with the following attached documents:
> Copy of valid passport (at least six month of validity)
> Copy of the invitation letter
> Flight details (if available)"
> https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55
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>> On 11 February 2016 at 20:20, Tapani Tarvainen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> All planning to go to the Marrakech meeting:
>> 
>> I just got the word that deadline for visas is Friday 12 February -
>> that is, TOMORROW.
>> 
>> The message is a bit confusing though:
>> 
>> "Our local host just informed us that they will stop taking visa upon
>>  arrival applications tomorrow. Applications submitted AFTER Friday,
>>  12 February 2016, 17:00 UTC, will NOT be reviewed."
>> 
>> I'm not quite sure what that means, but I presume the intent is that
>> visa-on-arrival needs some kind of preapproval, or maybe the deadline
>> is for all visas. I assume this does not apply to people from
>> visa-exempted countries. I'll try to clarify this ASAP.
>> 
>> But if you do need a visa, you're advised to apply for it tomorrow
>> (Friday the 12th) if you haven't done so already.
>> 
>> --
>> Tapani Tarvainen
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Farzaneh