France is in the Schengen area, so entry follows the 90/180-day framework. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens travel on a national ID card. British, US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, South Korean and Brazilian passport holders enter visa-free for business visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, so no visa is needed to attend SALON DE L'HABITAT - HOME 2026. Nationals of countries without a Schengen exemption (for example India, China, Turkey and Nigeria) must obtain a Type C short-stay visa from a French consulate before departure; the adult fee is EUR 90 and processing normally takes 15 calendar days. Carry proof of accommodation, a return ticket, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 of medical costs, and use an ATA carnet for stand materials and samples.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply through the French consulate or its VFS Global / TLScontact partner for your jurisdiction. Biometrics are taken in person and only need to be re-recorded every 59 months. Attach a trade-fair invitation or exhibitor badge confirmation, hotel booking, flight reservation and travel medical insurance with a minimum EUR 30,000 cover. Ask for multiple entries on the application form and show a doc
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