I need a visa - what do I need to do?

In July 2013 a decree was issued by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs that an invitation letter by the trade show organizer is as a rule no longer needed when applying for visa in order to attend a trade show in Germany. All Visa Centers as well as German Embassies and Consulates were informed about this decree (https://www.auma.de/en/exhibit/legal-matters/trade-fair-visa). Moreover visa fees are waived for exhibitors at German trade fairs (see also https://www.germany-visa.org/ and https://www.studying-in-germany.org/german-student-visa/). Please refer in your visa application to this. If an embassy insists on a letter of invitation, please fill in this form and send it to: marketing@fespa.com

Additional information regarding the visa application procedure, requirements for the issue and application forms in different languages are available at the website "visa regulations" of the German Foreign Office as well as at the respective websites of the embassies and consulates general. Persons requiring a visa to enter Germany should submit their applications in good time prior to the respective trade show.

We are noticed that appointments for some of the Germany Embassies are fully booked until June. If you need to apply for a visa to enter Germany, please check the appointment availability before registration.

A visa application is possible up to three months before entry.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Traveling to Messe Berlin is easy and stress-free. The exhibition is centrally located, just a 10-minute car journey from the city centre and up to 40 minutes from Berlin’s airports. It is well serviced by public transport and road links.

Travel via Train

Travel fast, cheaply and environmentally friendly to us and enjoy your journey from the beginning. Get the best price ticket with Deutsche Bahn.

Pay as little as EUR 49,50 (one-way) with the Event Ticket.

Train

Messe Berlin GmbH has partnered up with Deutsche Bahn to create an exclusive deal that allows you to travel conveniently to and from your Event.

That special extra for you. Your Event Ticket at a single nationwide price, available at every DB station to Berlin.

Event Ticket for a single journey, for use only on one specific connection (subject to availability):

2nd class EUR 49.50
1st class EUR 80.90

Event Ticket for single journey, for use on all connections (always available):

2nd class EUR 67.50
1st class EUR 98.90

Book your ticket online now and to get the guaranteed lowest price. We will provide you with an overview of all rail services on the route you're interested in. Click here to buy your ticket1:

Book your journey here

You can make the most of your travel time by using your journeys to and from your destination for work, relaxation or enjoying our on-board services. You can also rest assured that your long-distance travel is completely powered by electricity generated by renewable resources.

Click here for the full range of information about DB's Event Ticket (only available in German).

We wish you a pleasant journey!

1) If you would like assistance to complete your booking, click here. If you have any technical questions regarding the booking process, simply call +49 030 - 58 602 0901. Our technical hotline is open every day from 8am - 8pm. Calls cost EUR 0.20 from a German landline, and max. EUR 0.60 per call from a mobile network.

Travel via Public Transportation / Taxi

Direct access to the grounds from one of the world's best public transport systems means that getting here is always quick and easy. There are taxi ranks, underground/light rail stations and bus stops next to our entrances. Berlin's public transport system will take you swiftly and in comfort to the destination of your choice.

More information:

U-Train: Kaiserdamm, Theodor-Heuss-Platz

S-Train: Messe Nord/ICC, Messe Süd

Network map of rapid trasit and underground lines

Use our integrated route planner to optimally plan your trip with various public transport options. Here you can choose between Park & Ride, public transport and taxi, and get an overview of your personal route in each of the named options. In addition, the estimated duration and the approximate travel costs are displayed.

Travel by Car

Simply enter the corresponding adress as your destination.

Exhibition grounds Berlin ExpoCenter City:

Messedamm 22
14055 Berlin
GPS-Koordinaten: 52.50133°N / 13.27431°E

CityCube Berlin:

Messedamm 26
14055 Berlin
GPS-Koordinaten: 52.4992001°N / 13.27247°E

Some navigation systems allow a selection between the entrances North, East and South. If this is the case for you, the entrance you want depends on which entrances are open for your event. Refer to the event’s page to find out which ones are open for your trade fair.

Use our integrated route planner to optimally plan your journey by car. You can subscribe to all options your personal route in an overview.

Travel by Air

Arriving by Plane

An urban motorway close to the centrally located exhibition grounds Berlin ExpoCenter City provides a direct link to Berlin's international airport.

75 airlines are connecting Berlin's international airport with 173 destinations in 50 countries.

For Further Information

Berlin airport, Tel. +49 180 / 5 000 186,
(Land line price: 0.14 Euro/min; other prices possible from mobile phone networks).

www.berlin-airport.de

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

We are pleased to announce that all hotel arrangements can be made via AVANTEL.

Our partners have carefully selected a number of great hotels to accommodate our visitors. We are able to offer a unique rate at these venues via our partner, AVANTEL.

To book your accommodation for FESPA 2022, please click here

BEWARE OF SCAMS

Exhibitors are being targeted by companies claiming to be, or work with, the event organisers. They use existing event branding and may appear genuine. In the past this has included directories and hotel bookings but companies can also claim they can sell visitor data. All exhibitors should check the small print before signing anything relating to FESPA’s exhibitions and events. In case of doubt, please contact info@fespa.com. Please note, AVANTEL Hotel Reservation GmbH is the only official accommodation agency for FESPA Global Print Expo & European Sign Expo 2022. Other agencies that contact you may be a scam.

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