France-Visas, the official French government portal, states that a visa is generally required to visit France unless a waiver applies. Business visitors attending trade fairs, seminars or conferences receive a short-stay visa valid for the Schengen area; check your nationality to confirm whether you are visa-exempt for a stay of under 90 days.
Estimated cost: Visa-exempt travellers pay nothing beyond travel costs. Where a visa is required, the standard Schengen short-stay visa fee applies (approx. EUR 90); confirm the current amount and any service-centre charges on France-Visas.
Processing: Allow several weeks before travel: online application on France-Visas, appointment at the consulate or visa centre, biometrics and document review. Apply as soon as your Workspace Expo travel dates are fixed, and use the one-stop France-Visas portal to prepare, submit and track the file.
Business travel visas are issued for replying to invitations and requests from partners in France and for attending trade fairs, seminars or conferences. Carry an invitation letter or registration confirmation, proof of accommodation and return travel, and apply through France-Visas rather than a commercial intermediary.
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