Dear Instructor.

 

It is becoming increasingly hard to get a visa entry in to Ireland in the aftermath of September 11th.

The following rules now apply to any and all groups wishing to attend the Irish Open and in need of a Visa entry clearance.  They must be followed in strict order or we will NOT deal or assist application in any way.

(1)    The federation and Instructor must get a letter of Affiliation to the Sports Council of the respective 
        country and or Olympic Council.

(2)    The Federation and Instructor must get a letter of recommendation to attend the 2007 Irish Open    
         International from the National Association which is recognised by the ministry of sport or    
         Olympic Committee for their Martial Art in Their country.

(3)    The Federation and instructor must pre pay €50 Euros deposit per person for their entry in to the     tournament BEFORE we assist    application from the Visa Department and  Embassy

(4)    The Federation or Instructor must Forward an International Bankers draft in Euros to.
        Irish Open International, C/o Bushido Martial Arts Academy, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

(5)    Details from a registered travel Agency regarding Arrival Date and Departure date, confirming
         reservation of Flight and Deposit paid on flights.

(6)    payment of Accommodation reservation (In Advance) by bankers Draft, Details of Tariffs above

(7)    Letter of recommendation from a World Federation

The following information must be enclosed in the registered envelope and received on or before 10th December  2004.  Any time beyond this date and we will NOT be in a position to assist you.  Please do not contact us two months before the event looking for assistance to secure Visas, it will not happen. 

        (A) Contact Details
        (B)  Document 1
        (C) Document 2
        (D) International bankers Draft
        (E) Document 5
        (E) International Bankers Draft
        (G) Document 6

Failure to comply to any and all of the above criteria will mean we will NOT be in a position to help VISA entry.

The above stipulations are of course wavered to those Federations/Instructors who have attended the Irish Open in the past.