Visa Types
Luxembourg Visa Explained
Find out what documents you need to travel, visit family And friends, do business, or transit through Luxembourg.
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Visa Exemption For Luxembourg
Luxembourg offers visa exemption to nationals from various countries, allowing them to enter and stay in the country without a visa for short stays.
List of countries whose citizens are exempted from the visa requirement
- Albania
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport
- Andorra
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Argentina
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Australia
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Austria
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Bahamas
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Barbados
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Belgium
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport
- Brazil
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Brunei
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Bulgaria
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Canada
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Chile
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Colombia
- Valid passport without a visa
- Costa Rica
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities.
- Croatia
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Cyprus
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Czech Republic
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Denmark
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Dominica
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- East Timor
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- El Salvador
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Estonia
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Finland
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- France
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Germany
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Greece
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Grenada
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Guatemala
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Honduras
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Hong Kong
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities. The
exemption only applies to holders of the “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” passport
- Hungary
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- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Iceland
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Ireland
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Israel
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Italy
- Valid passport without a visa
- Japan
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Kiribati
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Latvia
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Liechtenstein
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Lithuania
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Macao
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities. The
exemption only applies to holders of the “Região Administrativa Especial de Macau” passport
- Macedonia
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport
- Malaysia
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Malta
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Marshall Islands
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Mauritius
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Mexico
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Micronesia
- Valid passport without a visa
- Moldavia
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport
- Monaco
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Montenegro
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport
- Netherlands
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- New Zealand
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Nicaragua
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Norway
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Palau
- Valid passport without a visa
- Panama
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Paraguay
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Peru
- Valid passport without a visa
- Poland
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Portugal
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Romania
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Saint Lucia
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- San Marino
- Valid ID card
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Salomon Islands
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Samoa
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Serbia
- Valid passport without a visa
If holder of a biometric passport. Excluding holders of Serbian passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (Koordinaciona uprava)
- Seychelles
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Singapore
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Slovakia
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Slovenia
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- South Korea
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Spain
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Sweden
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Switzerland
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- Taiwan
- Valid passport without a visa if delivered by Taiwan and including an ID card number
- Tonga
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Tuvalu
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- United Arab Emirates
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- United Kingdom (and British Nationals Overseas)
- Valid ID card
- Valid passport without a visa
- United States
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Uruguay
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Vanuatu
- Valid passport recognized by the Luxembourgish authorities
- Vatican
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Venezuela
- Valid passport without a visa and recognized by the competent authorities
- Albania
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What Is Schengen Visa?
The Schengen Visa is a type of visa that allows travelers to visit and travel within the Schengen Area, which is a group of 29 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. This means that a person with a Schengen Visa can move freely between these countries without having to go through immigration checks at the border. To obtain a Schengen Visa, applicants need to apply at the embassy or consulate of the country they intend to visit or spend most of their time in. The visa allows for a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and can be used for tourism, business, or other purposes. However, the visa does not grant the holder the right to work or study in the Schengen Area.
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Here Are The Schengen Area Countries As Of March 2024:
Schengen Area signifies a zone where 29 European countries abolished their internal borders(countries of Schengen agreement). Here is the list of the countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. These countries apply common policies in terms of short-term visas.
Key Points for Luxembourg Visitor Visa >>>
Do you need a visa to travel to Luxembourg?
To visit Luxembourg, Indians will need a Schengen visa.
Luxembourg visa application is made online or offline?
You can download the visa application form, fill it out, print it, and then take it to the Visa Application Centre for submission.
Do I need to give biometrics?
Yes, biometrics are required to obtain a visa.
Is there an interview required to obtain a visa?
No, an interview is not usually required to obtain an Luxembourg visa, but it may vary.
The embassy may interview you by phone or in person.
What is the maximum length of stay permitted on a visit visa?
On a visitor visa, you can stay for up to 90 days.
What kind of visa will we acquire from Luxembourg?
It will be a physical sticker visa, which will be affixed to a page in your passport
Current Visa fees: (Updated on 11-06-2024)
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Category |
Fee (EUR) |
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Short Term visa |
90 |
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Children aged 6 to 12 |
45 |
Note:
- Citizens from countries with a visa facilitation agreement (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and non-biometric passport holders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine) need to pay a visa fee of EUR 35 (3156 INR).
- The visa fee can be paid using cash, credit card, or debit card.
To obtain more information about short term visa fee, click here
Step-by-step guide
Let us walk you through the process
- First, figure out which visa you need and see if you qualify for it.
- Find out what documents you need to submit, how long it might take, and the fees.
- Make sure your application follows the rules for your visa category.
- If your documents aren't in English, you might need translations before applying.
- Download the visa application form.
- Fill it out.
- Print the completed form.
- Take the form, along with the necessary documents for your chosen visa category, to the Visa Application Centre for submission.
- After filling out your visa form, you need to set up an appointment at a Visa Application Center for fingerprinting and a photo, called 'biometric information.'
- Once your appointment is scheduled, you'll get an email confirming it, along with an appointment letter.
- If you're applying as a family or group, each person should book their own appointment.
- After sending your application, you'll have to pay the visa fee. If you print the form and bring it to the Visa Application Centre, you can pay when you go for your appointment.
- The visa fee is paid at Visa Application Centre.
- You must bring your completed visa application form to the Visa Application Centre in person.
- Learn more about what occurs at the Visa Application Centre.
- You'll get an email notification when your decision is back at the Visa Application Centre. If you prefer SMS updates or can't access email easily, check if this option is offered at the Visa Application Centre you're going to.
- You can also check your visa application status online using the Reference Number from your invoice/receipt and your last name.
Once your visa application decision is made, you have two options for getting your passport:
- Collecting in Person: Bring the receipt from the Visa Application Centre and a valid government ID. If allowed, you can send a representative with a letter of authorization signed by you, along with the receipt and their ID.
- Courier Delivery: For an extra fee, your passport can be sent to you via courier.
Make sure to check with the Visa Application Centre during their opening hours for the collection choices available.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Here is a complete list of documents you’ll need when applying for a Short Term Visa to visit Luxembourg for various purposes, such as holidays, visiting friends/family, attending a wedding, and more. If your documents aren’t in the required language, make sure to include translations. When submitting supporting documents with your application, please use A4-sized paper.
- Application Form: A filled, dated, and signed application form.
- Passport Photo: A recent color passport photo on a white background (paste it, don’t staple).
- Passport and Copy: Your national passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date, with 2 blank pages, and a copy of the passport’s data page.
- Accommodation Proof: Proof of where you’ll stay (like a hotel booking).
- Travel Itinerary: A complete travel plan with dates and places you’ll visit.
- Transportation Plans: Proof of your transportation plans (booking or reservation; you don’t need a paid ticket). If you’re driving, mention it.
- Employer/School Letter: A letter from your employer/school on official letterhead confirming your position, length of service, and approved leave/vacation.
- Financial Proof: Proof of enough money to cover your expenses, like:
- Salary/pension slips for the last 3 months.
- Employment contract or similar proof.
- Bank statements for the last 3 months with the bank manager’s name and signature (original).
- A letter from your bank (original) stating your credit card’s limit.
- Income tax return for at least 2 years.
- Travel Insurance: Travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries with at least 30,000 Euros coverage for accidents, medical emergencies, hospital treatment, and repatriation. If you plan multiple trips, you need to sign an additional declaration.
- Minors Traveling : For minors under 18 traveling alone, you need written consent from both parents or guardians, certified by a notary public. If traveling with one parent, you need written consent from the other parent or guardian, also certified. Include copies of the parents’ identification documents with their signatures.
You can download the document checklist, please click here
Purpose of Visit Documents:
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation, invitation letter).
- Travel itinerary including details of your stay.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
- Travel insurance.
- Proof of ties to your home country (such as employment letter or property ownership).
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Invitation letter from the Luxembourg-based company or organization you'll be visiting.
- Letter from your employer confirming the purpose of your trip.
- Travel itinerary, including details of business meetings or conferences.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
- Travel insurance.
- Proof of ties to your home country.
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Invitation letter from your family member or friend in Luxembourg.
- Proof of your relationship with the host (birth certificates, marriage certificates).
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel itinerary.
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Letter from a medical institution in Luxembourg detailing your treatment plan.
- Proof of sufficient funds for medical expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel itinerary.
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Invitation letter from the event organizers.
- Details of the event and your participation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel itinerary.
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Official invitation from the Luxembourg government or organization.
- Details of the official purpose of your visit.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel itinerary.
- Completed visa application form.
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Flight itinerary showing your layover in Luxembourg.
- Visa for your final destination (if required).
- Proof of sufficient funds for your layover expenses.
- Travel insurance.
Note: Please note that these checklists are general guidelines, and specific requirements may vary. Always check with the Luxembourg embassy or consulate in your country for the most up-to-date and detailed visa application requirements.
VISA APPLICATION FORMS
Before submitting your visa application, please review the list of required documents. The guidelines provided on this website will assist you in preparing your documents accurately, reducing the risk of your visa application being rejected due to incorrect or insufficient documentation.
Application Form For Schengen Visa
Note:
- A short-stay visa lets you be in Luxembourg for up to 90 days within 180 days. You can also go to other Schengen countries with this visa.
- It’s for things like tourism, business meetings, medical check-ups, visits, school trips, conferences, and more.
- But, remember, you can’t use this visa to apply for a temporary residence permit in Luxembourg.
VISA APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
The process for applying for a Luxembourg visitor visa (Schengen Visa) from India typically involves the following steps:
- Choose Your Visa Type: First, pick the right visa for your visit, like tourism, business, or family visit. Check if you qualify for it.
- Gather Your Info: Find out what papers you need for your visa application. Learn about processing times and fees. Make sure your application follows the rules for your visa type. If your papers are not in English, think about getting translations.
- Start Your Application: Get the visa application form from the official website. Fill it out with the right details and print it.
- Visit the Visa Center: Take your printed application form and all needed documents to the Visa Application Centre in person.
- Book an Appointment: After filling out the form, set up an appointment at the Visa Application Centre for fingerprinting and a photo. You’ll get an email confirming your appointment and an appointment letter. If you’re applying with family or friends, each person should book their own appointment.
- Pay the Visa Fee: After you send your application at the Visa Application Centre, you’ll need to pay the visa fee. If you brought a printed application form, you can pay during your appointment. You pay the fee at the Visa Application Centre.
- Track Your Application: Keep an eye on your visa application. You’ll get an email when your decision is ready at the Visa Application Centre. If you don’t check email often, ask if they can send SMS updates. You can also check your visa status online using the Reference Number from your receipt and your last name.
- Get Your Passport Back: Once your visa is approved, you can get your passport in two ways: In-Person Collection: Bring your Visa Application Centre receipt and a valid government ID. If allowed, you can send someone with a letter from you, their ID, and your receipt. Courier Delivery: For an extra fee, they can send your passport to you. Make sure to check the Visa Application Centre’s hours for passport collection options.
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