FAQ—Frequently asked questions

On the Internet: There are several ways to search for the dates of our fairs and exhibitions on our website:

All events can be found using the comprehensive search function under “Trade fairs and events”.

You can access “All events from A to Z” using the search window in the upper right corner of each page.

Click on the name of the event or the logo to call up a brief description of the event in question.

You may also use the general “Search” function in the menu area on the left.

By phone: Information about all fairs and exhibitions hosted by Messe München is available by calling our Messe München hotline at +49 89 949-20720

On the Internet: You can call up information for exhibitors, visitors or journalists at the website of the event in question. The website can be called up using the search function under “events”.

Information materials for the various fairs may be ordered by telephone, fax or e-mail.

The Internet: The exact opening hours can be found on the website of the event in question via the function “All events from A to Z” at the upper right or under “Trade fairs and events”.

By telephone: Information regarding the opening hours for a given event is also available by calling our central trade fair hotline at +49 89 949-20720.

Online catalogues or exhibitor and industry directories are available for download on the websites of the respective events.

On the Internet: Information about related special events, conferences and congresses is available on the website of the trade fair in question. In most cases, it can be found under “Related-events program”.

By telephone: Information about related special events, conferences and congresses is available by calling the hotline of the trade fair in question.

On the Internet: Information regarding admission prices and possible discounts is available on the event calender.

By telephone: Information regarding admission prices and possible discounts is also available by calling the hotline for the event in question.

“Restricted admission” trade fairs are only open to a select group of trade representatives. The Exhibitor Advisory Board determines who belongs to the group of trade visitors and how they will officially register for the fair. Trade visitors are only permitted to register if they can provide proof that they are a member of the branches of industry being admitted to the fair.

These fairs and exhibitions are only open to a select group of trade visitors. The branches of industry that are admitted are listed on the websites of the events in question.

Registering for fairs and exhibitions

Visitors may register online 2-3 months before the beginning of the fair on the website for the respective fair (not possible for all trade fairs). If you register in advance, you save time otherwise spent waiting in line when you arrive at the fair.

Registering for “restricted admission” trade fairs

To register for “restricted admission” trade fairs, visitors must prove that they belong to one of the sectors being admitted to the event in question. Additional information is available at the events.

In a directive transmitted per e-mail in July 2013, the German Foreign Office has informed the German Embassy and Consulate Visa Sections all over the world that in general, an official invitation letter from the trade fair organizer is no longer required when applying for a trade fair visa (see website AUMA). Moreover, visa fees are waived for exhibitors at German trade fairs (see website of the Federal Foreign Office).

When applying for your visa, simply refer to this information. In case the visa section responsible for issuing your visa should nonetheless request that an official invitation letter be presented, please send an e-mail to: visaservice@messe-muenchen.de

Additional information about visa procedures, requirements for the issue of visas, visa fees and application forms are available in different languages on the webpage “Visa requirements” of the Foreign Office, as well as the respective websites of the embassies and consulates.

To ensure you obtain your visa before the trade fair starts, we recommend that you submit your visa application in due time. Applications can be made as early as three months before the time of entry.

Exhibitors can have a coupon/e-couponsent to their customers. Visitors who have a guest ticket/e-guest ticket are admitted to the fair free of charge. The exhibitor pays the price of admission. Whether this service is offered varies depending on the event.

At trade fairs where admission is restricted to trade representatives, visitors may only redeem their coupon/e-coupon if they belong to the group of trade representatives being admitted to the fair and can provide appropriate proof.

You can enter the particular Event with a Print@home ticket. Whether this service is offered varies depending on the event.

All events can be found using the comprehensive search function under “Trade fairs and events”.

Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on the Trade Fair Center Messe München, at the ICM – International Congress Center Messe München, CCN – Conference Center North Messe München or the MOC – Event Center Messe München. The exceptions are assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs for the blind).

Detailed descriptions of how to get there by various transport means are listed under the category “Getting there”.

Address:

MOC – Event Center Messe München
Lilienthalallee 40
80939 München

The address is: Lilienthalallee 40, 80939 Munich

Degree of longitude 11.610602 / degree of latitude 48.198273

Find more useful information under: How to get there by car

In addition, special signs in and around the Munich municipal area will guide you to the MOC – Event Center Messe München.

Whether individual events set up a shuttle bus service, please refer to the respective website of the organizer.

Detailed information is available on the Internet under the category “Getting there”.

Detailed information can be found under “Getting there”.

Taxi stands are located at Entrances 3 in front of the MOC – Event Center Messe München.

An extensive selection of hotels, lodges and guest houses near MOC – Event Center Messe München can be found at the website under “Your stay in Munich”. Sorted according to hotel name, category, location, price, distance to the trade-fair center and service facilities, you are certain to find suitable accommodations that meet your needs.

For international vacancies please refer to the career site.

For additional information, please contact the Messe München Personnel Department.

Hauptabteilung Personal
Messegelände
81823 München
Tel.: +49 89 949-20720

If you are interested in working for an exhibitor at one of our exhibitions or other events, please contact the “Messearbeitsvermittlung” (exhibition employment office):

Messearbeitsvermittlung
Servicebetriebe Ost
81829 München
Tel.: +49 89 949-24990
Fax: +49 89 949-24999