Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the exhibitors?
A: Manufacturers and wholesalers of gold, fine and silver jewelry, watches, diamonds, loose stones and pearls, machinery and equipment

Q: What is the distribution of exhibitors & visitors percentage?
A: 60 % exhibitors are Turkish while 40 % comes from 30 different countries.

Q: Who are the buyers?
A: Manufacturers, wholesalers, re-exporters, retailers, agents, department and
chain stores, fashion boutiques, catalogue / mail order / Internet-TV Shopping Companies

Q: Where do they come from?
A: 72 % come from all around Turkey. The rest comes from 90 other countries; mainly from Russia & CIS, EU, Middle East, Balcans, East Europe and Mediterranean Countries.

Q: What are the customs duties for my goods?
A: Please see tax table according to Harmonized Tariff System
at Customs Regulations

Q: How do I clear my goods on the customs?
A: You can bring your goods via:
- ATA Carnet
- Temporary Import

Each has simple but different procedures to be fulfilled. Please contact your forwarder and customs broker for further details, before you deliver your goods.

Q: What are the costs of participation?
A: Participation cost starts from US$ 3,245.00- for a 9 sqm row shape ordinary booth. Upgraded and luxury packages are available at gradually higher prices. 

Q: What does the above price cover?
A: The above price includes admission fee ( print and on-line listing), row  shape space only fee, ordinary boothfitting and furnishing (panels , 3 spots (100w) from the ceiling, carpeting, name on the fascia board, 1 plug, 1 table, 3 chairs, 2 showcases,1 wastebasket, 2 halogens ( 250w), 2 bags depositing rent in strongroom for overnight security and 18% V.A.T. 

Q: Is there an overnight storage / safe rental service?
A: There is a strongroom for all the exhibitors. They can store their bags here and pay according to the size and number of bags. Private safe on booth is also available on request.

Q: How do I arrange my travel and stay?
A: You may either book your flight and hotel by yourself or via the official travel agency of IJS. Various travel & accommodation choices are available for every need of price, quality and distance to the fair ground. Discounted packages are available for early bookings.

Q: How do I get my visa?
A: The visa requirements vary according to your country.
Please refer to  http://www.mfa.gov.tr to see whether a visa required or not.
Rotaforte provides invitation letters for each exhibitor upon request and coordinates with the subject Turkish Visa Consulate.