OUR SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS
Trade show preparations don't have to be stressful - especially not at OTWorld! Because we are at your side and minimize the planning effort. From stand construction and specialist staff to smooth transfers: our comprehensive services optimize your presentation and ensure lasting trade show success.
Take the opportunity to focus your time and energy on the essentials. Rely on our first-class services and experience a smooth trade show experience at OTWorld. Your success is our priority!
Technical Guidelines
All technical guidelines of Leipziger Messe can be downloaded here.
FURTHER SERVICES AT OTWORLD
Technical Service: In Good Hands with the Event Technology Department
Internet Access: Communication Infrastructure at the Exhibition Stand
The grounds of the Leipziger Messe are equipped with a modern information and communication infrastructure. Among other services, we offer wired internet connections in the exhibition halls – with high bandwidth and availability. You can book this service conveniently using our online ordering system .
Note: Follow the guide (PDF, 222 kB) below to connect your own Wi-Fi router to your wired Internet connection. This guide will teach you some basic rules for low-interference operation.
Alternatively, Leipziger Messe will provide you with internet via wireless access point for stand coverage. You can get personal advice on this by calling +49 341 678-9905, and order this service conveniently through our online ordering system .
Hotel Room Booking
The Right Accommodation for You
The Hotel Service of Leipziger Messe would love to help you find and book a suitable hotel for your stay in Leipzig. Our Hotel Portal is a quick and convenient way to book your hotel online. As soon as the hotel offer for your event is available it will be listed in the portal. Then you can select your event and book your hotel:
Freight Forwarding: Fast and Safe Transport
DHL Global Event Logistics GmbH is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe.
DHL Global Event Logistics services in detail:
- Transport of exhibits and stand installations to and from the stand
- Empty and full load handling, including provision of technical auxiliary equipment for unloading and loading
- Assembly or deconstruction
- Transport etc.
- Customs clearance for temporary and permanent imports
Note: Information on the available forwarding services can be found in order form G1 (PDF, 38 kB) (forwarding services) in our order form. Please use the online ordering system to book these services.
The official Leipziger Messe tariff applies to all forwarding services. You can request an overview of the costs from our logistics partner DHL Global Event Logistics.
Tip: You can also instruct DHL Global Event Logistics to transport your trade fair and stand construction materials to and from Leipzig.
DHL Global Event Logistics will be happy to deal with any questions you may have about the services on offer.
Parcel & Express Services
Swift and Safe Transport
DHL Global Event Logistics GmbH is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe. Do not hesitate to contact our partner if you need forwarding services.
Visas: Quick Help With Questions About Visas
Visa Service
EU citizens do not require a visa to enter Germany.
All nationals who do require a visa can find the relevant information here:
- List of countries requiring a visa:
Overview of visa requirements - Learn more:
General information on visa regulations
Important: Please schedule an appointment with the relevant visa office as early as possible to ensure you can submit your visa application well in time before the trade show.
Visa Application – What You Need to Know
- In general, applications must be submitted in person to the German embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence.
- Information on the required documents is available on the website of the respective German mission abroad
You will typically need the following documents:
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport
- Confirmed travel bookings (e.g. flight, train, hotel)
- Proof of health insurance
- For exhibitors: additionally, exhibitor pass or stand invoice
- For visitors: a trade fair ticket
Invitation Letter
According to a directive issued by the German Federal Foreign Office (July 2013), an invitation letter from the trade fair organizer is generally no longer required for trade fair visa applications.
In addition, exhibitors are exempt from the visa fee.
Please refer to this regulation when submitting your visa application.
If an invitation letter is still required, please complete the following form:
Invitation letter for visa application
Important Notes about the Invitation Letter
- Invitation letters can be requested no earlier than four months before the event starts.
- Invitation letters will only be issued to congress delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors of the particular trade show or congress who can prove their professional connection to the industry.
- All data are processed exactly as entered in the online form. Corrections are not possible. If any information is incorrect, you must submit the form again.
- The invitation letter is sent by email only as a PDF document. We do not send visa invitation letters by fax – neither to you nor to embassies.
- Processing may take up to four working days and cannot be expedited.
- Please check your spam folder before contacting us about a missing invitation.
- Purchasing a trade show ticket does not automatically entitle you to receive an invitation letter.
If you come from the following countries, please contact the foreign representative of Leipziger Messe in your country of origin. The respective representatives will assist you with the visa application - including, for example, the letter of invitation.
Ukraine
Kiev office
Phone: +38 044 4905327
Email:
ukraine@leipziger-messe.de
Turkey
Istanbul office
Agora Turizm ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Phone: +90 212 2418171
Email:
altinova@agoratourism.com
Contact
If you have any questions about your visa application, please contact the Leipziger Messe representative office in your country:
Overview of
international representatives
Or get in touch directly with our Visa Service:
visa@leipziger-messe.de
Customs
The Perfect Social Programme for Your trade show Guests
You want something that goes beyond a standard trade fair experience? No problem! Experience Leipzig with our partners and offer your trade fair guests an unforgettable social programme.
Our partner Visita Leipzig OHG arranges personalised tourist programmes in Leipzig and Central Germany.
You can book excursions to attractions and city tours through our partner Leipzig Erleben GmbH.
You can find daily evening highlights in the trade fair city of Leipzig at www.leipzig-im.de.