Thursday 4 May 2023
14:30 - 16:30
International Environment House II (MIE2)
A strong civil society is an essential aspect of global governance. Innovative forms of international cooperation are expanding, giving civil society a full role as an actor in the multilateral processes in Geneva. Visa applications from Geneva-based NGOs are key in this process, as they regularly invite representatives of NGOs based abroad, either for meetings with the NGO or to be part of an NGO delegation to an international organization. This information session is a unique opportunity to address the issue of visas, with a view to shedding light on the various procedures and best practices.
PROGRAMME
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 14:35
Welcome and registration
Welcome address
Mr. Salman Bal, Director, CAGI
14:35 - 14:40
Introduction
Ms. Anne-Lise Favre Pilet, Chief of Section, Swiss Mission
14:40 - 15:10
Schengen Reform and implications for NGOs
Ms. Mirjam Plisson, Policy Advisor, Section Travel Authorisation, State Secretariat for Migration
Ms. Salomé Blum, Policy Advisor, Section Travel Authorisation, State Secretariat for Migration
15:10 - 15:40
Submission of visa applications and appeals
Mr. Grégoire Kubski, Deputy Head of Section, Admission and Residence Division, State Secretariat for Migration
Mr. Marco Bruzzo, Specialist Advisor, Admission and Residence Division, State Secretariat for Migration
15:40 - 16:00
Q&A
16:00 - 16:30
Refreshments
