Practical information on visas, trade fairs, factory visits and business travel.
Define your commercial objectives
Write down products, specifications, order quantities and certifications. Define a specific goal for every meeting and factory visit.
Prepare supplier meetings
Ask about production capacity, quality checks, payment conditions and lead times. Verify factory addresses and contacts.
Check the correct visa
The M visa generally covers commercial meetings, supplier visits, factory tours, trade negotiations and exhibitions. It is not a replacement for a Z work visa. Since January 13, 2025, the Embassy has used an official online platform to submit forms and documents. Passport submission follows preliminary review. Always check the latest Embassy instructions.
Plan your itinerary
Group visits by city, allow time between destinations, confirm trade fair and factory dates, and keep offline copies of your documents.