FAQ - Frequently asked questions

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Exhibitors

Visitors

Press

Exhibitors

General

How do I receive an invitation letter for my visa application?

With regard to entry formalities, we recommend that you contact the German embassy or consulate in your country or your travel agency.

With effect from 24 July 2013, the visa offices at the foreign representations of the Federal Republic of Germany have been informed that future applications for a visa to visit a trade fair in Germany will no longer require the presentation of an invitation from the respective trade fair company.

Exhibitors are requested to submit an exhibitor authorisation from the respective trade fair company when applying for a visa. In this case, the visa can be issued free of charge. If the exhibitor is not in possession of an exhibitor authorisation, the purpose of the trip must be made plausible in another way; in this case, a visa cannot be issued free of charge.

Messe Düsseldorf is represented by 77 partners in 141 nations worldwide. They offer a wide range of trade fair-related services for visitors, exhibitors and the press. You can find more information about our foreign representatives and their contact details on our website.

Parking-Arrival

Arrival by car

Our address:

For Freight Forwarding Agencies / Stand builders:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Am Staad (=entry Gate 1)
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Arena-Strasse (=entry for halls 8a + 8b)

Administration Center:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61

Our coordinates:
N 51° 16.096
E 6° 43630

You can find more detailed information on how to get to our fairground with the different means of transport on our Website.

As an exhibitor at our event, you can order parking tickets in the online order system of the respective event.

Exhibitor pass

Can I redeem all exhibitor pass codes via my e-mail address?

The exhibitor passes are personalized for you, so you can only use one exhibitor pass code per e-mail address/registration.

In order to redeem additional exhibitor pass codes, the person concerned must register independently with their own name and e-mail address.

I did not receive a confirmation email after my registration. What can I do?

Please check your inbox and spam order.

If emails from us do not arrive, it may be because the sender address ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de is blocked by the recipient or cannot be delivered due to a firewall.

If you have not received an email, please contact our ticket hotline: +49 211 / 4560-7600 Email: ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de

I did not receive my badge after confirming my registration

If you have not received your exhibitor pass by email after confirming your personal details, please redeem your exhibitor pass code again in the ticket shop under "Exhibitor".

Is it possible to change the name of the exhibitor pass?

It is not possible to change names or companies on a created pass. The exhibitor pass must be cancelled online in the Exhibitor Voucher Manager. Your main contact from your company for the trade show can login there.

Can I also redeem my exhibitor voucher code also be redeemed on site at the trade fair?

Yes, the redeem of your exhibitor voucher code is possible with a registration form at the cash desk. To avoid waiting times, we recommend redeeming your exhibitor voucher code in advance.

Is the exhibitor pass also valid in printed form or only digitally?

Of course, you can also print out your exhibitor pass.

Registration

There is an incorrect name behind my registration. What can I do?

If this email address has already been registered in the past with a different name, please write us the data change by email to privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de.

I can't register because the system asks for a password.

If the system asks for a password after you have entered your email address, this email address is already registered with Messe Düsseldorf. Registration is valid for all events at Messe Düsseldorf.
Please enter your personal password that you chose during registration or reset your password using the "Forgotten your password? function.

How can I change my data after registration?

After your registration, you can log in to the ticket shop and adjust your information via the 'Edit Personal Data' menu option."

If your name has changed, please send us an email at privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de to have your data changed.

How can I change my password?

If you no longer have your password, you can use the "Forgot your password? function to request a new password.

You can also change your password at any time while logged in to the Ticketshop under "Edit personal data".

Visitors

General

Can I bring my own food and drinks in a rucksack?

You can bring your own food and drinks in a rucksack.

general information

Are dogs allowed on the exhibition grounds?

Generally we advise you not to bring your dog with you to the fairground as tehere are no facilities for animals. But it is not forbidden. Dogs are not permitted at medical trade fairs.

In case of bringing a dog, the owner is responsible for the disposal of the waste. Bag dispensers are located at the entrances in the outdoor area, Drinking bowls in front of the outdoor catering area in the indoor area. Assistance dogs (such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, or service dogs for individuals with physical or mental impairments) are, of course, always welcome to accompany their owners.

How do I receive an invitation letter for my visa application?

Please note that you do NOT need a letter of invitation from the trade fair company to apply for a Schengen visa at the German Embassy/Consulate. This rule has changed since September 2013 and was adopted by the Federal Government.

For a person travelling to the fair as a visitor, you should submit the following information:
1) Visitor admission eTicket, which can be purchased online.

In addition, please contact the German embassy/consulate from which you will apply for the Schengen visa or visit their official website to find out which other documents you also need to submit in person.

If you have any further questions regarding your visa matters, it is best to contact our colleagues in your country. Worldwide, 77 partners represent Messe Düsseldorf in 141 nations. They offer a wide range of services for visitors, exhibitors and the press. You can find more information about our foreign representatives and their contact details on our website.

Where can I rent a wheelchair?

Standard wheelchairs (free of charge) and electric wheelchairs (20,-- €) can be rented at our trade fair outpatient clinic for all trade fairs.

The wheelchairs can carry a maximum load of 100 kg. Standard wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs are only available in limited numbers.

Advance booking is therefore strongly recommended. Below is the link for pre-registration:

E-Mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

The rental coupons for the electric scooters amounting to 20,- € can be purchased at the fair cash desk and exchanged for an electric wheelchair at the fair ambulance.

Fair ambulance
North Entrance (Hall 7, ground floor)
Phone: +49 (0) 211 4560-231
E-mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

Are there cloakrooms on the exhibition grounds?

During the entire duration of the trade fair, you can leave your clothes and luggage for storage from 1.5 hours before the official start of the trade fair until one hour after the end of the trade fair. The cloakrooms are located at the entrances.

Are suitcases/trolleys allowed on the exhibition grounds?

Yes, suitcases/trolleys are permitted on the exhibition grounds.

Parking-Arrival

Arrival by car

Our address:
For visitors:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Am Staad
Administration Center:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
Our coordinates:
N 51° 16.096
E 6° 43630
You can find more detailed information on how to get to our fairground with the different means of transport on our Website.

How can I buy a parking ticket?

You can conveniently purchase the parking ticket for your car in advance via the ticket shop of GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH.

I have ordered and paid for my parking ticket. Where can I find my parking ticket?

The parking ticket will be sent to the email address you provided.

If you have not received a parking ticket via email, please send your order request to GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH via email: messe-dus@goldbeck-parking.de

I have ordered and received my parking ticket. Where can I find the invoice?

The invoice will be sent to the email address you provided.

If you have not received an invoice, please send your request to GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH via email:

messe-dus@goldbeck-parking.de

Can I use my purchased parking ticket on another day?

No, the parking tickets are day-dated and cannot be used on another day. Please contact GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH by email: messe-dus@goldbeck-parking.de

Can I cancel my parking ticket?

Please send your cancellation request to GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH by email: messe-dus@goldbeck-parking.de

Can I buy a parking ticket on site?

Yes, a parking ticket can be purchased on-site (payment by credit card or cash is possible).

Additionally, you can conveniently purchase your parking ticket for your car in advance online at the Goldbeck Parking ticket shop.

eTicket

Why is the ticket shop closed for the fair? Are all the tickets already sold out?

The fair is not sold out. The ticket shop for the event typically opens 2 to 3 months before the start of the event. You can already register in the ticket shop now and you will be informed by email as soon as sales begin.

Can the 1-day ticket be transferred to a season ticket for an additional charge?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to rebook the ticket. In this case, please contact ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de by email.

Can I also visit MEDICA/Compamed with my 2-day ticket for the MEDICA MEDICINE & SPORTS CONFERENCE?

You can also visit the trade fair with your ticket on the conference days of the MEDICA MEDICINE and SPORTS CONFERENCE.

Can I only use the ticket on a specific day?

The tickets for the trade fair can be used on any day. They are not day-dated.

How can I purchase tickets for other people?

You can personalise the tickets for other people in the shopping basket with their first name, surname and email address. The person will then receive an email from us with a voucher code to exchange for a ticket online. As this is a trade fair for trade visitors only, each individual visitor must register online in advance with their own e-mail address and password.

Discounted tickets for students/pupils

We offer discounted tickets on site for students / pupils from the medical and care sectors. Please bring your student ID with you as proof of identity.
If you intend to visit the trade fair with a group of more than 10 people, please contact us by email at ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de

Who all can purchase a reduced day ticket?

Pupils, students (student card must show its period of validity), trainees, persons doing voluntary military service, persons doing federal voluntary service, the unemployed, senior citizens aged 65 and over, pensioners, people with disabilities (with a B or H in the card, the accompanying person has free admission) and Düsselpass holders on presentation of appropriate identification.
The age limit for a ticket for children can be found in the info field for the reduced tickets. Children under this age limit do not pay admission when accompanied by an adult.
We reserve the right to carry out random checks. Please bring your proof with you.

Are there box offices on site?

We offer tickets for our events online in advance at a discounted advance price. On-site prices may differ from the online price. You can find more information on our prices page.

Is the entrance for children free?

The age limit for a ticket for children can be found in the info field for the reduced tickets. Children under this age limit do not pay admission when accompanied by an adult.

How do I get the free ticket for my companion if I have entry B or H on my disabled person's card?

Accompanying persons of persons with a disability and the registration number B or H do not need to buy a ticket. They will receive the free admission ticket on site upon presentation of the valid ticket of the severely disabled person and the disabled person's ID card with the B or H registration number.

How can I change the names on my tickets?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to change names on tickets or tickets created from vouchers after they have been issued. In this case, please contact ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de by email.

How do I cancel my ticket?

Tickets that have already been purchased cannot be canceled or returned

Where can I find my invoice for my ticket purchase?

You will receive the invoice by email together with your order in the attached PDF on the last page. Alternatively, you can download your invoice again at any time under "My orders" in the ticket shop.

When I try to pay by credit card, I get an error. What can I do?

To use the credit card, you must register for two-factor authentication or 3D authentication with your credit card company. Otherwise, a payment will fail. Credit cards without this authentication will be declined.
In order to complete your ticket order, we recommend selecting another payment method.

Voucher Redemption

I would like to use my account to redeem a voucher for someone else. Is that possible?

You can only redeem vouchers for yourself and not for accompanying persons or other persons, as the tickets are personalised. A subsequent change of names on the tickets is not possible due to the system. Every trade visitor who wishes to redeem a voucher code must register online with their own email address.

When I want to enter my voucher, I get the message that it has already been used?

Please check whether the voucher code is still in the shopping basket or has already been redeemed and you can download your ticket again under "My orders".
If this is not the case, contact your supplier/issuer for a new, valid code.

I would like to use my account to redeem a voucher for someone else. Is that possible?

Registration

There is an incorrect name behind my registration. What can I do?

If this email address has already been registered in the past with a different name, please write us the data change by email to privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de.

How can I change my data after registration?

After your registration, you can log in to the ticket shop and adjust your information via the 'Edit Personal Data' menu option."

If your name has changed, please send us an email at privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de to have your data changed.

I can't register because the system asks for a password.

I tried to register, but I didn't get the email and so I can't buy tickets.

Please check your inbox and spam orders.

If emails from us do not arrive, it may be because the sender address ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de is blocked by the recipient or cannot be delivered due to a firewall.

If you have not received an email, please contact our ticket hotline: +49 211 / 4560-7600 Email: ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de

How can I change my password?

If you no longer have your password, you can use the "Forgot your password? function to request a new password.

You can also change your password at any time while logged in to the Ticketshop under "Edit personal data".

Press

general information

Where can I rent a wheelchair?

Standard wheelchairs (free of charge) and electric wheelchairs (20,-- €) can be rented at our trade fair outpatient clinic for all trade fairs.

E-Mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

The rental coupons for the electric scooters amounting to 20,- € can be purchased at the fair cash desk and exchanged for an electric wheelchair at the fair ambulance.

Fair ambulance
North Entrance (Hall 7, ground floor)
Phone: +49 (0) 211 4560-231
E-mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

Are there cloakrooms on the exhibition grounds?

Parking-Arrival

Arrival by car

Accreditation

I can't register because the system asks for a password.

If the system asks for a password after you have entered your email address, this email address is already registered with Messe Düsseldorf. A registration is valid for all events organised by Messe Düsseldorf.
Please enter your personal password that you chose when you registered or reset your password using the "Forgot your password?" function.

How do I get my press ticket?

After successful accreditation, you will receive an email with a link to the ticket shop. Here you can add your free press ticket to your shopping basket and complete your order. You will then receive an email with the press ticket as a PDF attachment to print out.

Registration

How can I change my data with which I am accredited or registered with you?

You can update your data in the Press registration area on the respective trade fair section under register/ change personal data.
It is not possible to change names. Please contact us by email at privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de for a name change.

Contact

Support for exhibitors

Phone: +49 211 4560-400

Send us an email

Support for visitors

Phone: +49 211 4560-7600

Send us an email

Support for journalists

Phone: +49 211 4560-01

Send us an email