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June 2017 marked the end of roaming charges in the European Union.
All European travelers can use their smartphone at no extra cost in any other EU country (calls, SMS and mobile internet connections).
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Depending on the nationality of the delegates, the duration and the reason for their stay in France, it may be necessary for them to obtain a visa before leaving. In this case, they should apply to the French consulate in their country. Details of the addresses can be found on the website of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
For citizens of European Union countries, a current valid identity card is sufficient. However, for citizens of another country, a passport is obligatory, with a visa for certain countries.
Go to the website : France-Visas - The official website for visas to France to:
For nationals of countries outside the Schengen area, see our article on the new EES (Entry-Exit System) and ETIAS formalities in force from January 2026.
For help in obtaining travel documents, contact VisaMundi.
The Paris City Council collects a visitor tax that applies to paying accommodation. The tax varies per person and per day, and is rarely included in the room rate.
French VAT: 20%
VAT recovery is possible for the attendees who come from a country outside the European Union. They have to be over 15 years of age and have spent a minimum of €100 ($117) in the same store within the last 3 months.
For a VAT refund, they can ask for a Tax Free Shopping France invoice when they shop in any major store or “Tax free for tourists” boutique. The amount to be refunded is shown under the heading “montant de la détaxe”. They should have their invoices stamped at airport customs on leaving the EU and return the validated pink copies within three months using the stamped addressed envelope given to them at the time they made their purchases.
A foreign event planner and/or corporation organizing a meeting, conference or exhibition in Europe is, in most cases, subject to Value Added Tax if any fees are to be collected for this event.
This means that the foreign event planner and/or corporation is legally required to:
If the foreign event planner/corporation does not comply with European Union VAT laws, they will:
Please note that most attendees/sponsors representing business entities worldwide are able to reclaim the VAT charged for the event.
VAT registration must be done at the planning stage of the event. Experts are specialists in the field of VAT optimization and in the assistance to companies seeking international development.
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
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| Btw 4 and 20 April | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 8 May | 1945 Victory Day |
| 40 days after Easter (thursday) | Ascension Day |
| 50 days after Easter (monday) | Pentecost Day |
| 14 July | Bastille Day |
| 15 August | Assumption Day |
| 1 November | All Saints’ Day |
| 11 November | 1918 Armistice |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
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