France is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA, Swiss, UK, US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, South Korean and Singaporean passport holders can travel visa-free for short business visits (90 days in any 180-day period). Most other nationalities, including India, China, Turkey and much of Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa: EUR 90 adult fee (children 6–11 EUR 45), roughly 15 calendar days standard processing (up to 45 days in peak season), applied for via France-Visas with a biometrics appointment at the competent consulate or VFS/TLS centre. Apply 4–6 weeks ahead, carry a JEC World registration confirmation and hotel booking, and note that ETIAS is expected to apply to visa-exempt travellers once launched.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Adult fee EUR 90 (children 6–11 EUR 45; under 6 free). Add the VFS/consulate service fee (typically EUR 30–40). Apply through France-Visas and book a biometrics appointment at the competent consulate or VFS/TLS centre. Carry proof of accommodation, return ticket and a JEC World badge/registration confirmation at the border.
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