Schengen short-stay rules apply for Grenoble, France. EU/EEA, Swiss and visa-waiver nationals (e.g. UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia) can attend the show visa-free for business visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other nationalities need a Schengen type-C short-stay visa: EUR 90 per adult (EUR 45 for children 6–12), applied for via France-Visas and the authorised visa centre for your jurisdiction, typically decided within about 15 calendar days — apply at least 3–4 weeks ahead. France accepts ATA carnets for temporary import of exhibition goods and professional equipment.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply through France-Visas and the authorised centre (VFS Global/TLScontact) for your jurisdiction. Reduced fee (EUR 45) for children 6–12; certain categories are exempt. Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage is required. Business visits such as trade-fair attendance, meetings and contract talks are permitted for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but no local employment is a
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