DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2027 is scheduled for 26 to 28 May 2027 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China. It is the largest business-to-business floor-covering exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, covering handmade and machine-made rugs, carpet, resilient and laminate flooring, and wood and parquet.
Indian passport holders attending for trade generally apply for a China business (M) visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in India. A fair registration or buyer invitation supports the application.
The event
About DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2027
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR brings together flooring manufacturers from China, India and around the world with importers, distributors, retailers and contract buyers from across Asia and beyond. The handmade-rug and carpet halls are a significant part of the show.
India is one of the world’s largest exporters of hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs. For Indian carpet and flooring manufacturers, the fair is a route to Asian and international buyers and a way to track machine-made and resilient-flooring trends.
Plan the visit
Date and venue
National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
Shanghai, China
Confirm the exact halls, the handmade-rug section layout and daily opening hours on the official DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR website before booking travel.
Across the show floor
What visitors can explore
Handmade & machine-made rugs
Hand-knotted, hand-tufted and machine-woven rugs and carpets.
Carpets & textile flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet, carpet tiles and textile floor coverings.
Resilient & laminate flooring
LVT, SPC, vinyl, laminate and rubber flooring.
Wood, parquet & installation
Engineered and solid wood, parquet, underlays and installation systems.
Product groups reflect the show’s published profile and can change between editions. Check the official website for the confirmed hall plan and exhibitor directory.
Business value
Why Indian businesses should attend
Meet Asian and international flooring buyers, importers and distributors face-to-face, present collections, and compare product, quality and pricing across a very large show floor.
The fair also gives Indian flooring businesses a read on Asia-Pacific demand — design and colour trends, resilient and hybrid flooring, and sustainability expectations in the sector.
Before you fly
How to register
- 1
Register online
Register as a trade visitor on the official DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR website with your professional and company details, and save your confirmation or e-badge.
- 2
Request a letter for your visa file
Where the organiser offers a visa-support or invitation-letter service for registered visitors, request it early and keep it with your application documents.
- 3
Carry business identification
Bring your passport, registration confirmation, an employer covering letter and business cards to the venue.
For Indian passport holders
China Business (M) Visa for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2027
China requires Indian passport holders to obtain a visa before travel. Trade-fair and sourcing visitors generally apply for a business (M) visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in India, supported by a fair registration or buyer invitation. China operates several visa-free and transit schemes that change frequently, so confirm whether any applies to your itinerary.
Commonly required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with blank visa pages
- Completed visa application form and a recent photograph
- Fair buyer registration or invitation confirmation
- Invitation letter from a Chinese trading partner, where available
- Confirmed air tickets and hotel bookings
- Indian employer’s covering letter and company proof
An invitation letter and expo registration support an application but do not guarantee approval, and processing times are not fixed. The final decision rests with the Chinese authorities.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need to attend DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR from India?+
Indian professionals attending for trade and sourcing generally apply for a China business (M) visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in India.
Can the organiser provide a visa invitation letter?+
The organiser commonly issues invitation and registration documents to overseas trade visitors, which support a business visa application. Check the current process on the official website.
Is DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR open to the general public?+
No. It is a trade-only fair for the floor-covering industry.
Does expo registration guarantee visa approval?+
No. Registration and invitation documents support the file, but the Chinese authorities make the final decision and processing times are not fixed.
How early should I apply?+
Apply as soon as your travel is confirmed. Allow time for document preparation and appointment availability before the fair.
