Düsseldorf (Germany) is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA and Swiss nationals travel freely. Nationals of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Israel and many other countries may enter visa-free for business and trade-fair visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-exemption agreement (e.g. India, China, Turkey, Russia, most of Africa and much of Asia) need a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), which is applied for at the German mission in the country of residence, costs EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6-12, free under 6) and normally takes about 15 calendar days to process. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel; biometrics are required. Exhibitors should plan an ATA carnet for temporary import of stand goods, which Germany accepts.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Fee is EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6-12 and free under 6. Biometrics are required. Apply at the German embassy or consulate in the country of residence; trade-fair registration and invitation letters support the application. No visa needed for business or trade-fair visits within the 90/180-day limit. The ETIAS online pre-travel authorisation (expected around EUR 7 / approx. USD 8)
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