Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. This is particularly beneficial for persons who wish to visit several European countries on the same trip. The Schengen visa is a “visitor visa”. It is issued to citizens of countries who are required to obtain a visa before entering Europe.

The purpose of the visit must be leisure, tourism, or business. Upon the issuance of the visa, the visa holder is allowed to enter all member countries and travel freely throughout the Schengen area. It is strongly recommended to plan your journey within the timeframe of the Schengen Visa as extensions can be very difficult to obtain, thus forcing you to leave to stay in compliance with the Schengen rules and regulations. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period. The first step in the application process is to download the Schengen Application Guide. The application guide is available in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Chinese.

For more information, will you please access the following link:                                                        

http://www.schengenvisa.cc/index.html

Travel, Transportation & More:

The following web pages also should give you clear information on how to get from the airport and train station to the conference venue, your hotels/ dorms; local attractions and more.

Paris Net                                                                                                                                               

http://www.parisnet.com/travel.html

Paris Tourist Information

http://www.paris-tourist-information.co.uk/Paris-Locations.htm

 Paris Attractions

http://map.metro-passes.com/index.htm

Airport Transfer                                                                                                                    

http://www.airport-paris-transfer.com/

Hotels in Paris Arrondissement

http://www.discountcityhotels.com/Paris/Discounts-for-Hotels-in-Paris.htm

France Travel Guide

http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/France/Overview