Do you need a visa to travel to Luxembourg in 2024?
You don't need a visa to visit Luxembourg if:
β You are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or family member.
β You are a citizen of a country that has a visa-free regime with Schengen.
Everyone else needs to apply for a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg visa processing process
To apply for a Luxembourg visa, follow these steps:
1. Make an appointment at the Luxembourg embassy.
2. Fill out the visa application form.
3. Apply at the embassy and pay the visa fee.
4. Wait for a response.
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Make an appointment at the Luxembourg embassy
First, you should contact the nearest Luxembourg embassy/consulate and make an appointment. Make sure you arrive on time for your visa appointment, as someone else may take your place and you may lose the opportunity to apply on that day. You may also be asked to be interviewed during a visa meeting.
Fill out the visa application form
You must download the Luxembourg visa application form
online, fill it out, print out a hard copy and sign it at the end. Make sure that you have completed the application form in full, providing truthful answers and leaving no empty spaces.
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Apply at the embassy and pay the fee
Collect all the necessary documents and send them to the Embassy/Consulate of Luxembourg.
The next step is to complete the payment of your visa application form. You can make a payment at the Luxembourg embassy/consulate in your country after submitting all the necessary documents. Be sure to attach the payment receipt to the rest of the documents.
Wait for a response
After completing all the necessary steps, wait for a response. In two weeks, you will receive a response from the embassy/consulate where you applied. Sometimes this can take longer.
Visa requirements for Luxembourg
To apply for a Luxembourg visa, you must submit the following documents to the nearest Luxembourg embassy/consulate in your country:
β Valid passport. The passport must be valid (at least three months after the date of return), in good condition, and have at least two blank pages. Attach a copy of your previous visas, if any.
β Two photos. Your photos must be with the size of the passport, taken on a clear background, and colored.
β Application form for a Schengen visa. Fill out the application form online, print out a hard copy and sign it at the end. Make sure that you fill out the application with truthful answers. False information may result in a visa refusal.
β Schengen visa insurance. A document which is confirmed that you have valid health insurance. The insurance must cover 30,000 euros in case you have any health problems during your stay in Luxembourg.
β Receipt of payment of the visa fee. Complete the visa fee payment at the Luxembourg Embassy/Consulate at the time of submission. Be sure to attach the payment receipt to other required documents.
β Cover letter. A cover letter is similar to an introductory letter that you write to the embassy. Based on this cover letter, the embassy will learn more about you, the purpose of your visit, how long you plan to stay, what places you plan to visit, and so on.
β Certificate of residence in Luxembourg. Proof of residence is a document which is confirmed that you have a place to stay in Luxembourg. Such a document can be a rental agreement, a hotel reservation, an invitation letter from a friend or family member, and so on.
β Invitation letter. An invitation letter is a letter from a friend or family member confirming that you have a place to stay in Luxembourg.
β Bank statements. Submit a bank statement for the last six months confirming that you are financially stable and can finance yourself during your stay in Luxembourg.
β Flight route. A document which is confirmed that you purchased a return ticket in your country after the visa expires.
Any missing document may result in a visa refusal.
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Cost of a visa to Luxembourg
The cost of a visa to Luxembourg is 90 euros.
The applicants listed below are exempt from paying the visa fee.
β Children aged 0-6 years.
β EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members.
β Holders of diplomatic passports.
β Scientific researchers traveling for scientific purposes.
β Students traveling for the purpose of learning.
Luxembourg visa processing time
The Luxembourg visa processing period is 15 days. The review time starts from the moment the documents are submitted to the Embassy/Consulate of Luxembourg. However, it can be extended from 15 to 60 days. The processing time depends on several factors, such as:
β Your specific case.
β The time when you apply (during the holidays or in the summer).
β With a large number of applicants.
β If any necessary documents are missing, etc.
Duration of a visa to Luxembourg
The length of a Luxembourg visa depends on the type of visa you are applying for:
β A Luxembourg short-term visa is issued for a maximum of three months within 180 days.
β Π Luxembourg long-term visa is issued for one year, but it can be extended or renewed depending on your situation.
Luxembourg visa extension
If you are going to stay in Luxembourg for more than three months, you can:
β Apply for an extension. Renewal can only be granted under certain conditions.
o Force majeure or humanitarian reasons that make you unable to leave Luxembourg.
o You have a good personal reason.
o You have political problems in your country.
β Apply for a long-term D visa. If you want to stay in Luxembourg for more than three months, you can apply for a long-term visa in advance. A long-term visa allows you to stay in Luxembourg for one year.
What can you do if your application is rejected?
If your Luxembourg visa is rejected, you can:
β Appeal the decision. Write a letter of appeal to the embassy/consulate that refused your visa. You can submit a letter of Appeal 15 days after the visa refusal.
β Re-apply. You can apply for the same visa again in Luxembourg.
β Apply for a Schengen visa to another Schengen country. If you apply for a Schengen visa to another country in the Schengen area and are issued it, you will be able to visit Luxembourg without a visa.
The Luxembourg embassy/consulate may reject your visa for various reasons, such as:
β False information.
β Missing documents.
β Didnβt arrive at the visa meeting on time.
β The passport is invalid or in poor condition.
β Lack of travel insurance.
β Not being financially stable, etc.
Health insurance
Insurance to Luxembourg is a mandatory document for crossing the border, both with visa β free travel, and for opening a visa for employment, for a long-term or short-term period.
Insurance in Luxembourg must meet the following requirements:
β Insurance to Luxembourg for a visa must only be issued by an accredited company.
β Insurance coverage of at least β¬30,000.
β Coverage area - the entire EU and non-EU countries that are signatories to the Schengen Agreement.
β The deductible must not exceed β¬150.
What should the Luxembourg travel insurance plan cover?
Make sure that your plan covers:
β Cost of treatment. This includes:
o Inpatient and outpatient treatment.
o Doctor's visit.
o Hospitalization.
o Surgery.
o Prescription medications.
o Emergency dental care.
β Cost of repatriation or evacuation. If you are seriously ill or have a serious accident that requires medical attention in your country, travel insurance covers the cost of repatriation. It also covers repatriation in the event of death.
Note that the European Union will not issue Schengen visas to citizens who received Russian passports in the DNR, LNR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, as well as in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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