Fairs
Sales teams at ISPO and other sports, outdoor and leather fairs in Europe.
Industry · Leather and sports goods
Travel management for leather and sports goods exporters
Sialkot’s leather, sportswear and sports-goods exporters sell to brands in Europe and the US. Their travel centres on fairs such as ISPO, visits to brand offices, and hosting buyers and auditors at factories in Sialkot.
Travel patterns
How leather and sports goods organisations in Pakistan travel
Brand visits
Visits to brand offices and sourcing teams in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.
Factory visits
Buyers, auditors and quality teams visiting Sialkot factories.
What matters
What a leather and sports goods travel programme needs
- Schengen, UK and US visas planned months ahead
- Fair logistics: samples, stand staff and hotels
- Buyer and auditor visits via Sialkot International Airport or Lahore
- Clear rules for long sales tours
- Reports by market and customer
Check before travel: visa rules, fees, processing times and event dates change without notice. This page was checked on 11 November 2026 against the European Commission. Confirm on the official source, or ask us to check for your trip, before you book anything non-refundable.
Visas
Visas for Europe and the US
Most sales trips need a Schengen visa, the UK Standard Visitor visa or a US B-1/B-2 visa. The US interview wait is the longest, so frequent travellers should keep their visas valid. The Schengen rules say applications can be made up to six months before the trip and at least 15 days before it, with a normal processing time of 15 days that can extend to 45.
Sialkot
Hosting buyers in Sialkot
Buyers and auditors fly into Sialkot or Lahore. We arrange invitations for their visas, transfers, hotels and factory schedules, with a 24/7 contact during the visit.
Fairs
ISPO and sports fairs
ISPO is a key fair for sports and outdoor brands. Our ISPO guide gives the current edition’s dates and location as checked against the organiser.
Sales tours
Planning multi-country sales tours
A sales tour through Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US needs careful sequencing. Schengen and UK visas have different timelines, and the US visa wait is the longest, so we plan the order of countries around visa validity, not just the cheapest route. We group meetings by city to reduce internal flights, book hotels near brand offices or showrooms, and keep samples within baggage allowances agreed in advance. One itinerary lists every meeting address and contact.
Frequent travellers benefit most from keeping visas valid: a multi-entry Schengen or UK visa that is still in date turns a long wait into a short booking. We track expiry dates for your sales team and start renewals well ahead of the next season.
How we work
How Go Global runs it
Policy
Market plan and visa calendar.
Approvals
Approvals per trip.
Booking
Fairs, brand visits and buyer hosting.
On the road
Our team works 24/7 for changes and disruptions.
Reporting
Spend and trip records by team, project and traveller.
FAQ
Leather and sports goods travel questions
How early can we apply for a Schengen visa?
Up to six months before the trip and at least 15 days before, according to the European Commission.
How long does Schengen processing take?
Normally 15 days, extendable to 45 days, according to the European Commission.
Can you host buyers in Sialkot?
Yes, including visas, transfers and hotels.
Where is ISPO held?
See our ISPO guide for the current edition.
Keep reading
More guides: Pakistan cities and services
Plan with Go Global
Planning travel for a leather and sports goods organisation?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.