General Info |
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VISA
INSTRUCTIONS
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In order to avoid the delay or denial of your visa application form, please strictly follow the instructions below prior to filling in the Visa Request Form”.
• The Visa Request Form must be typed or clearly written in block letters without using any abbreviations. All data requested must be provided.
• If your Job Title or Profession is mentioned in the passport, then the section of “Position in the Company” must be written exactly the same as in the passport.
• Visas can only be obtained through the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in your country. However, exhibitors originating from countries with no Saudi diplomatic representation must contact the organizers before returning this form.
• The visa once issued, cannot be changed, amended, or transferred to any other colleague under any circumstances.
• Upon your visa approval by the local authorities, an approval reference number will be issued and circulated to all concerned Saudi embassies/consulates worldwide. The approval reference number cannot be transferred under any circumstances to any other country which an exhibitor may be visiting. Exhibitors will not be able to collect their visas from Saudi embassies or consulates in countries different from their country of permanent residence.
• In accordance with local immigration laws, Visa Request Forms received from ladies cannot be accepted and will not be processed by the organizers.
• The organizers in being the sole party responsible for issuing business visas for international exhibitors, are liable towards the Saudi immigration authorities in case of overstay of any exhibitor beyond the allowed period stamped upon receiving the visa or at the port of entry. In case of unauthorized stay, an exhibitor is considered as an illegal subject and could be prosecuted. Furthermore, fines of up to SR. 10,000 could be applied against him. ALL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS WITHOUT EXCEPTION ARE ADVISED TO DEPART THE COUNTRY ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRY DATE OF THEIR VISAS.
• The Visa Request Form must be properly completed and returned to the organizers no later than 14 February 2010. Visa Request Forms that are incomplete or that reach the organizers after the above deadline will not be processed. |
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Shipping, Censorship, Customs Facilities & Installation of Exhibits |
Official Shipping Coordinators |
Kanoo Exhibition Services
Ronald Lobo or Lee Alford
Mobile: +971-50-5031949
Tel: +971-4-3476026
Fax: +971-4-3476031
Email: ken.tapsell@kanoosa.com
Ken J. Tapsell
Mobile: +966 504407324
E-mail: ken_tapsell@hotmail.com / kes3@kanoo.ae or kesmgr@kanoo.ae
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Shipping Procedures |
| The agents will circulate details of shipping procedures and customs regulations to all exhibitors. An extract follows giving the most important points of information. |
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| Move-in of exhibits |
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The agents and their appointed broker have the sole rights for the handling, installation and removal of exhibits within the exhibition centre.
Unless all conditions in the instructions issued are complied with neither they, nor the shippers can be held responsible for non-delivery or late arrival of goods. |
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| For exhibits drawn from locally held stocks |
| No documentation is required but the move-in of exhibits must be coordinated through the organizer’s show management office and site installation contractor’s office located on-site. |
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| For exhibits consigned from abroad |
| The agents will advise shipping dates and issue a comprehensive tariff covering import clearance services and delivery / handling charges.
All goods entering the country must carry a statement of the country of origin in a clearly visible place. |
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| Arrival Dates |
Failure to comply with the final arrival dates below could result in non-arrival or late delivery of exhibits; |
Method of Shipment FCL Containers & General Cargo
Port of Arrival Dammam Sea Port / Riyadh Dry Port
Final Arrival Date 8 March 2010 |
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Method of Shipment Air Freight
Port of Arrival Riyadh Airport - King Khaled Int’l. Airport
Final Arrival Date 13 March 2010 |
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Packing
Conventional break-bulk cargo, containerized cargo and airfreight will be examined by customs at the point of arrival. Packing of the highest standard such as bolted returnable cases should be used to provide the best protection for exhibits. Cartons are not recommended. |
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Shipping Insurance
It is the EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY to insure that their exhibits are covered by adequate insurance cover for the shipment to, duration, re-packing and re-exporting from the exhibition. |
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Customs Regulations
Standard procedures must be adhered to and exhibitors are warned that attempts to shortcut the systems could result in expensive delays.
a) Customs Duty: It is now possible to import certain shipments on a temporary importation basis. However, there are strict rules & regulations governing this procedure. We strongly recommend you carefully follow the instructions issued by the recommended Freight Forwarders in their shipping instructions.
b) Exportation: All exhibits on which a deposit has been paid and which are to be re-exported will require customs examination at the port or place of exportation.
c) Exportation of alcohol is strictly forbidden. |
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Certificates of Electrical Conformity
Saudi Arabian regulations require all electrical equipment and accessories to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity, which indicates that the goods conform to the appropriate standards laid down by the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO). These certificates may take up to 3 months to be issued, therefore you should contact your local Chamber of Commerce immediately for further information. |
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Literature
Show catalogues, leaflets, literature, films and other visual aids are subject to inspection and censorship by customs on arrival. It is advisable to send questionable items to the shipping agents, in advance, for consideration.
Any literature depicting nude or semi-clad women is strictly forbidden. |
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Under no circumstances can goods be consigned to “Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd.” or Riyadh International Exhibition Center - RIEC”
For Further INFORMATION, Please Contact The Official Clearing Agents.
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