VISITORS
Any foreign national entering and staying on French territory must have a valid visa, unless exempt from this obligation.
For short stays (less than 90 days in the Schengen area) the following are not subject to the visa requirement:
- Nationals of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Holy See, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela
- Holders of passports from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (People’s Republic of China)
- Holders of a valid French residence permit
- Holders of a residence permit issued by a state that applies the Schengen agreements
- Holders of a travel document issued by a state that applies the Schengen agreements
Consult the list of French embassies and consulates
For further information, please visit France Diplomatie.
Procedure
To apply for a visa, you must complete your file by supplying a Paris Retail Week official invitation letter to the French embassy or consulate in your country.
You want to receive an official invitation letter to obtain your visa?
- Ask for your free visitor badge.
- Log in your personal space and fill in the invitation letter form.
- Print your invitation letter and complete your file. You can also save the letter on your computer.
EXHIBITORS
To apply for a visa, you need to provide an official invitation letter of Paris Retail Week.
- Log in your Personal Area.
- Go in the exhibitor badge section and fill in the invitation letter form.
- Print your invitation letter and complete your file. You can also save the letter on your computer.