Hi everyone Many of you are planning on attending the "International Goan Youth Convention" this year in Goa from Dec 26 – January 1.
If your plans are not firm or you are not sure if your visa application to India will be approved (assuming you need one), then consider purchasing a fully refundable air ticket. Although a little more expensive, it gives you the flexibility of canceling your ticket at no cost while at the same time guaranteeing you a seat now during peak season when flights may sell out. If you wait, prices may go up too. You can make your inquiries with your travel agent or contact: Nirav Ghunchala Phone: 888-759-2473 opt 1 ext. 2711 (California) Email: [email protected] www.skybirdtravel.com If you are a Goan of Pakistan origin/ancestry, you may find it difficult to get a visa to India. There is a visa category called "Conference visa" which you may consider instead of "tourist visa". We are willing to assist you with the requirements needed to select the conference visa to attend this convention. As soon as you pay your registration fees for the convention, we will provide the required letters for youth and their accompanying family members but we will need to have all your names no later than September 20th. Please note our letter of support does not guarantee your visa application will be approved. If your visa application is declined and you are not able to travel to India we will refund your convention registration fees. We are here to support you. You can contact Acaria Almeida at [email protected] and coordinate with her. Please contact Acaria no later than Sept 20th for assistance with a conference visa. Please pass this message on to your family/friends/contacts. Thank you. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org Rose D'Silva, travel agent, has also offered her travel agency services for air tickets through discounted consolidator fares. Rose can be reached at: Rose D'Silva J.D.B. Travel & Tours Tel #818-834-0169 Cell #818-631-0169 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jdbtours.travel; www.jdb.travel
