Schengen-area event: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals enter Germany freely with a national ID card. Many other nationalities (UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and others) travel visa-free for business trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals without a Schengen visa-waiver need a Schengen Type C (short-stay) business visa before travelling — apply at the German mission in your country of residence, typically 15 calendar days processing, up to 6 months in advance. Carry a business invitation/registration confirmation from the organiser and travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Requires a business purpose letter or fair registration/invitation, accommodation proof, and travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage. Fingerprints taken at the consulate/VFS centre in the applicant's country of residence. Business meetings, fair attendance and contract talks are permitted within 90 days in any 180-day period — paid local employment is not. Keep the fair registrat
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