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How to obtain a visa to Luxembourg for Indian nationals

In this article, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to obtain a visa to Luxembourg for Indian nationals. We will delve into the different types of visas available, the necessary documentation, and the application process.

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Obtaining a visa to visit Luxembourg is necessary for Indian nationals, even for short-term stays and especially if you have the intention to work. This small but prosperous European nation has become an attractive destination for individuals seeking new opportunities.

Over the years, the Indian population in Luxembourg has been steadily growing, reflecting the increasing interest and connection between the two countries. In 2013, there were 783 Indian residents, accounting for 0.15% of the total population. Fast forward to 2023, and the number has reached 4,657, representing 0.70% of the overall population.

While Luxembourg presents a promising destination, obtaining a Luxembourg visa for Indian nationals can be a complex and challenging process. Navigating the intricate requirements, paperwork, and procedures can be overwhelming, particularly for first-time applicants.

Types of visas available for Indians

When it comes to obtaining a visa to Luxembourg, Indian nationals have two primary options based on the length and nature of their stay: the short-stay visa and the long-stay visa. It's important to note that the process and types of available Luxembourg visas for Indian nationals are the same as those for any non-European foreigner.

In the following sections, we will delve into each type of visa in detail. Additionally, we will discuss residence permits, which are crucial for individuals planning to stay in Luxembourg for an extended period beyond the scope of a visa.

Short-stay visas for Luxembourg

This type of visa also called a C visa allows you to transit through or stay in Luxembourg and the Schengen area, whether continuously or not, for a maximum of 90 days in any 180 days and is intended for the following purposes:

• Tourist or family visits.
• Participation in conferences, trade fairs, or exhibitions.
• Business travel (visiting business partners, negotiating, and concluding contracts, etc.)
• Participation in boards of directors and general meetings.
• Provision of services within the same group of companies.

This type of visa only allows these business activities, if you wish to work in Luxembourg for more than 90 days, you must apply for a long-stay visa (D).

Long stay visas for Luxembourg

This type of visa also called a D visa allows you to stay for more than 3 months and is intended for:

• Holders of a temporary residence permit.
• Holders of a work permit for paid employment.
• Those who are going to join a family member who is an EU citizen.
• Those who want to carry out any other type of activities such as self-employed work, studies, research, or sports activities.

Before applying for a D visa, you must request a work permit from the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs .

Immigration to Luxembourg for Indians

Immigration to Luxembourg from India goes beyond obtaining a visa; it often involves securing a residence permit, which allows for an extended stay in the country.

Unlike a visa, a residence permit grants individuals the right to reside and engage in specific activities in Luxembourg for a longer duration. There are several types of residence permits available, tailored to accommodate different purposes and activities that individuals may wish to pursue.

Some of the situations that have attached a specific resident permit or have a specific procedure include:

• Highly qualified workers
• Employed workers
• Seasonal workers
• Self-employed workers
• Athletes or coaches
• Family members of third-country nationals
• Private reasons
• Internship for students
• Researchers
• Au pair workers

Each residence permit has its own set of requirements and procedures for application. These may include demonstrating specific qualifications, providing proof of employment or sponsorship, showing sufficient financial means, and adhering to the necessary documentation and administrative procedures.

It is essential to carefully review the requirements for the desired residence permit and follow the corresponding application process to ensure a smooth and successful immigration journey to Luxembourg.

If you are planning to move to Luxembourg for work, we recommend you check our Relocation Guide for Salaried Workers to get more detailed information.

Application process

The process entails crucial considerations such as deciding on the grounds for entry, collecting the necessary documents, and finally, submitting your visa application so let's delve into each step in more detail.

Decide on the grounds for entry

Choosing the grounds for your entry into Luxembourg is the first step in the visa application process. The Grand Duchy is currently open for entry as long as individuals comply with the requirements.

It's important to note that different grounds for visiting Luxembourg exist, and each motive implies a specific type of visa and corresponding procedures. Let's explore the various grounds for entry and the appropriate visa types for each.

Tourist or Family Visits

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Once you have decided on the grounds for your entry into Luxembourg, the next crucial step in the visa application process is collecting the necessary documents. While the specific documents needed may vary depending on the nature of your visit and individual circumstances, certain standard documents are typically required.

We will provide you with an overview of the essential documents you will need to collect for your visa application but it's important to note that additional documents may be necessary depending on your specific case or visa category.

• 2 fully completed copies of the  Schengen visa application form ;
• 2 recent and identical passport photos;
• Passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay;
• Proof of accommodation, either at a friend's or relative's home or at a hotel;
• Proof of legal residence in India;
• Health insurance covering the travel period;
• Other supporting documents associated with the purpose of the journey, such as: 1) Proof of enrollment in a recognized educational institution. 2) Official letter of invitation for a business visit. 3) Employment contract. 4) A return airline ticket.

Apply for a visa

The process is different whether you apply for a C or a D visa but in both cases, you will need to go to the Luxembourg embassy of your residence country. In India the embassy it’s located in New Delhi.

Address: 84 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003

Phone: +91 11 49 98 66 00

Website: newdelhi.mae.lu/en

If you are living in another country, you should go to the Luxembourg embassy in the country you are living in. On the website of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, you have a list of all the Luxembourg embassies around the globe.

Below we will examine the process for each type of visa.

Apply for a C visa

Apply for a d visa, how long it takes to get a schengen visa for indians.

In Luxembourg, the processing time for short-stay C visas is normally completed within 15 days from the date of application. However, in certain circumstances, the process can take up to 30 or even 45 days.

On the other hand, the time taken to obtain a long-stay D visa in Luxembourg varies depending on the nature of the activities planned in the country. The processing time for these visas is determined accordingly.

How much it costs to get a visa to Luxembourg

The cost of the visa will be determined based on the fees you need to pay in order to get it. A standard consular fee varies depending on the personal situation and status. You can find all the information in the table below.

Besides, you will need to translate necessary documents, pay for the photos, and other visa-related expenses, but these costs are depending on your personal situation. Overall, be ready to spend around 200-300 euros for your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Visa Information

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

All About Visas

*Important* Processing Time and Admissibility

As a rule, the processing time of an admissible Schengen visa application should not exceed 15 calendar days (from the date the application is received at the Embassy).

If the checklist is incomplete , the application will be on hold until all the necessary documents are received by the Embassy. If further checks or additional documents are required , the processing time may increase up to 45 calendar days .

The transit time from the VFS Center to the Embassy and back to the applicant varies between 1 and 4 days one way , depending on the location.

The Embassy is not asking for confirmed air tickets. The Embassy recommends applicants to apply at least 4 weeks before their intended travel date (6 weeks during peak season from March to June).

If the application is received less than 15 calendar days before the intended travel date , the Embassy can deem your application inadmissible. If so, your visa application will not be processed by the Embassy and the application will be sent back to VFS along with the passport.

Important notice:

From 21 December 2021, Indian citizens holding a certificate proving a complete vaccination pattern issued by the authorities India will be authorised to enter the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, including for non-essential travel, provided that the vaccine administered is accepted by the Grand Duchy. So far only Covishield is accepted by our authorities. All visa applications can therefore now be accepted if the applicant holds the aforementioned vaccination certificate.

Prospective Applicants - All Visa Categories

If you wish to apply for a visa to Luxembourg, kindly read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site will help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being delayed or declined due to inadequate or incorrect submission of documents.

The Embassy of Luxembourg in India is competent for/authorized to process visa applications for:

• Indian citizens (short & long term visas)
• Foreign nationals who are legal permanent residents in India (short & long term visas)

A visa application can be submitted by:

• For Business, Visit to Family and Friends (Short Term), Cultural / Conference/ Sport Event, all Long Term categories like Work Permit, Family reunification and Study (Long Term & Short Term both), the applicant himself/herself, authorized company representative or a Travel Agent can come for the submission at VFS on applicant’s behalf.
• For all Tourist visas only the applicant himself/ herself is eligible to submit the applications in person. Representatives & Travel Agents are not authorized to submit on the applicant's behalf.

Indian citizens traveling to the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg have to apply for a Schengen visa. The application for a Schengen visa has to be made in the diplomatic mission of the country where the MAIN DESTINATION lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before making your application to the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre. In case you are planning to travel to several Schengen countries within one trip, please apply to the Embassy/Consulate where you are going to stay for the longest period of time or the main purpose of stay. In case you are visiting several Schengen countries and planning to stay in each of them the same number of days/nights, you should apply for a visa at the Consulate/Embassy of the country of the first entry.

Applicants and authorized representatives in case of business visas can visit the Visa Application Centre within working hours to submit their applications. All minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian at the time of application submission.

Visa Category chosen by an applicant must be based on the purpose of travel to Luxembourg and the decision must be made by the applicants themselves – Visa Application Centre staff will not be able to assist you taking this decision.

Required Documents for all Visa Categories: Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for visa.

• Passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay in Luxembourg. Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel to Luxembourg in case of D Visa. Passport must have at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application. Please note: Passport cannot be valid for more than 10 years. Handwritten or not machine readable Indian passports issued after 01.04.2010 are not accepted.
• All applicants have to submit a fully completed visa application form signed and dated, supporting documents appropriate to the type of visa and 1 original passport-size photograph.
• The Embassy of Luxembourg will return processed passports to the Visa Application Centre.

In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18 (minors):

For children (under 18 years of age) traveling alone, written consent certified by public notary of both parents or guardians having the custody of the applicant.

For children (under 18 years of age) traveling with one parent only, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian.

BIOMETRICS COLLECTION

As from 2 November 2015 following the introduction of the Visa Information System (VIS), all Schengen visa applicants in India have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography).

The photograph can be digitally taken at the time of the application or scanned from an existing one.

For subsequent applications within 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS.

In case of reasonable doubt regarding the identity of the applicant, the consulate will collect again fingerprints within the 5 year period specified above. Furthermore, the applicant may request that they be collected if, at the time when the application is lodged, it cannot be immediately confirmed that the fingerprints were collected within this 5-year period.

Visa applicants' biometric data can be collected by Schengen States' consulates and external service providers but not commercial intermediaries (e.g. travel agencies).

WHO IS WAIVED FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO GIVE FINGERPRINTS?

The following applicants shall be exempt from the requirement to give fingerprints:

• children under the age of 12;
• persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible. If the fingerprinting of fewer than 10 fingers is possible, the maximum number of fingerprints shall be taken. However, should the impossibility be temporary, the applicant shall be required to give the fingerprints at the following application. The competent authorities shall be entitled to ask for further clarification of the grounds for the temporary impossibility.
• heads of State or government and members of a national government (Ministers and Ministers of State only) with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation when they are invited by Member States’ governments or by international organisations for an official purpose.

This list is mandatory and exhaustive. Holders of diplomatic passports are not exempted as such from the fingerprinting requirement. They may be exempted if they are members of the official delegation of heads of State/members of a national government invited for an official purpose.

Required Travel Insurance

A travel medical insurance is a compulsory document and has to be included in each set of submitting documents from all prospective visitors applying for a visa to Luxembourg. The traveller must be covered for an amount of at least 30,000 Euros. For further information on approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies for Schengen visa procedure, please click here to see the approved list of companies.

Please note that depending on the type of visa requested, further documents might be required.

Mode Of Payment

The visa fee and VFS charges are payable in Cash, Visa, Master Card and Rupay.

Short Term Visa

If you intend to travel to Luxembourg for business, conference cultural or sport event, tourism or to visit family and friends, you must submit documents to obtain a short - term Schengen visa, permitting a stay in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as well as in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 6-month period.

If you wish to reside in Luxembourg for a longer period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa. Kindly check the information on the long term visa category on the current website.

The holders of valid Schengen visas may travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check the number of entries and visa validity period for the intended stay in Luxembourg and plan his/her travel in accordance with the issued visa.

* Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Your visa application shall be evaluated by the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi. Applications which are admissible should, as a rule, be decided within 15 days of the date of receiving in Embassy - excluding the transit time i.e. for satellite locations in India 3 working days (4 days for Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Puducherry) and for Nepal 4 working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

Please note that applications can be lodged as early as, but no more than 6 months before the intended travel date, and, no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit.

Please click on each of the visa categories for detailed information under “ All About Visas ”.

Documents Required

Photo specifications, visa application form, processing time.

A Tourist visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Luxembourg for a limited period of time (up to 90 days). This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Luxembourg for touristic purposes either through buying a tour or through self-bookings of tickets and hotel.

Without this certificate, the applicant should contact the embassy first in order to get his application approved under the essential travel category.

Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Please note that applications can be lodged as early as, but no more than 6 months before the intended travel date, and no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit.

Please click on each of the above tab for detailed information.

Please Note:

• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change every month end.
• The VISA Fee and VFS Service Fees are non-refundable in case the VISA is refused.
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 1763/-.
• Courier Facility available at INR 800/- per application.
• Courier Assurance charges at INR 1100/- per application.
• SMS Facility available at INR 400/- per application.
• Form Filling Facility available at 2500/- per application.
• Premium Lounge Facility available at INR 3300/- per application.
• All VISA Fees and Service Charge can be paid by Cash/Visa/Master Card/Rupay.
• There is a service charge of 1605 INR ( All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) levied per application over and above the visa fees
• Please note Applicants applying at Jaipur, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Cochin, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad Centre need to pay additional courier charge which includes courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications to New Delhi and sending back to regional VFS Visa Application Centres. Please make a note of the courier charges as applicable.

Courier Service charge at New Delhi

INR 276 ( inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

The applicable Visa Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

The fee is non-refundable

Please click here for more information on the optional service

All fees and service charge listed above are non-refundable and need to be paid in cash or by Debit/ Credit Card.

• Application form duly filled, dated and signed by the applicant.
• 1 recent passport size photograph in colour on white background. The photo should be pasted (not stapled) on the form.
• Copies of Schengen visas obtained during the last 5 years, if applicable.
• National passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of return and with at least 2 blank pages available + 1 copy of the data page of the passport.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking).
• Complete travel program including itinerary, dates and places to be visited.
• Proof of the means of transport (reservation or booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required). Including intra-Schengen connecting flight/train/bus ticket to Luxembourg. If connecting travel by car, please mention it.
• Covering letter on a business letterhead (original) from your employer/company/school stating your position, the length of your service and the confirmation that the adequate leave/vacation has been granted.

Proof of sufficient financial means to cover all expenses during your stay:

• Salary/Pension slips of the last 3 months.
• Employment contract or excerpt from the company register or similar document
• Status of personal bank account for the last 3 months in letter from your bank, including the name and signature of the bank branch manager (original).
• Letter from your bank (original) stating credit limit on your credit card.
• Income Tax return for at least 2 years (Proof of paid income tax).
• Overseas medical travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole duration of your stay with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for all risks like accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation. For multiple entry visas, an additional declaration covering further journeys accordingly needs to be signed
• Minors under the age of 18 if traveling alone have to provide a written consent certified by public notary of both parents or guardians having the custody of the minor. If traveling with one parent only, a written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian is required. Copy of identification documents of the parent(s) having custody, bearing their signature.

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Harmonised Document list

Specific category (Film Crews, medical treatment), please refer to the Harmonised list since specific documents are required.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. You may be required to provide additional documents and/or to appear for a personal interview at the Embassy of Luxembourg.

All required documents should be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation by a sworn translator.

Important notice :

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a white background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut
• Applicants should clearly write their name and surname on the back of their photographs
• The photo fixed on form needs to be less than 6 months old and non-edited and no-filter used.

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos. For further information on photo specifications, please click here

If the checklist is incomplete, the application will be on hold until all the necessary documents are received by the Embassy. If further checks or additional documents are required, the processing time may increase up to 45 calendar days.

The transit time from the VFS Center to the Embassy and back to the applicant varies between 1 and 4 days one way, depending on the location.

If the application is received less than 15 calendar days before the intended travel date, the Embassy can deem your application inadmissible. If so, your visa application will not be processed by the Embassy and the application will be sent back to VFS along with the passport.

Visit Family or Friends

A Visit Family or Friends visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Luxembourg for a limited period of time (up to 90 days). This category of visa caters for people wishing to visit family or friends.

• 1 recent passport size photograph in color on white background. The photo should be pasted (not stapled) on the form.
• Copies of Schengen visas obtained during the last 5 years, if applicable.”
• Proof of sponsorship (2 sheets: letter + form). The original (certified true copy) of the formal obligation (prise en charge) duly filled and signed by the sponsor and signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg is mandatory.
• Income Tax Return statements for the last 2 years (proof of paid income tax).
• Proof of family relationship with the host.
• Overseas medical travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole duration of your stay with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for all risks like accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation. For multiple entry visas, an additional declaration covering further journeys For further information on approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies for Schengen visa procedure, please click here to see the approved list of companies.accordingly needs to be signed.

A Business visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Luxembourg for a limited period of time (up to 90 days). This category of visa caters for people wishing to visit Luxembourg for business reasons but does not allow carrying out a professional activity.

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

• Invitation letter from the inviting company in Luxembourg on company paper stating the purpose of the visit (including the complete business program with planned visits and/or meetings to attend), dates of travel, name, date of birth & passport number of the person invited and informing who covers the travel and/or accommodation expenses.
• Covering letter on a business letterhead (original) from your employer stating your position, the length of your service, and the same as above. For self-employed people: excerpt from the company register or similar document.
• Company bank statements, including the name and signature of the bank branch manager, of the last three months if the inviting/employing company pays for the cost of travelling.
• Salary slips + status of personal bank account for the last three months in letter from your bank, including the name and signature of the bank branch manager (original).
• Overseas medical travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole duration of your stay with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for all risks like accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation. For multiple entry visas, an additional declaration covering further journeys accordingly needs to be signed.

Cultural, Sport Event or Conference

A visa for a Cultural, Sport Event or Conference is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Luxembourg for a limited period of time (up to 90 days). This category of visa caters for people wishing to visit Luxembourg with the purpose of participating in Cultural and Sport events or participating in a Conference.

• One recent passport size photograph in colour on white background.
• A copy of the return ticket to India or the reservation
• Invitation letter from the inviting company, university, fair, congress, sport federation or organizer in Luxembourg mentioning the purpose of the visit including the complete program with activities and/or meetings to attend.

Proof of sufficient financial means to cover all expenses during your stay such as:

• Letter from the inviting organization (original) + organization’s bank statements of the last three months if the inviting organization pays for the cost of travelling.
• Salary slips + status of personal bank account for the last three months in letter from your bank (original) if the cost of travelling is paid by yourself.
• Letter from your bank (original) stating credit limit on your credit card
• Income Tax return for at least 2 years (Proof of paid income tax)
• Overseas medical travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole duration of your stay with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for all risks like accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation.For multiple entry visas, an additional declaration covering further journeys accordingly needs to be signed.

For multiple entry visas, an additional declaration covering further journeys

• Important notice: Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. You may be required to provide additional documents and/or to appear for a personal interview at the Embassy of Luxembourg

Film Crew/ Medical Treatment

For other specific categories (Film, Crews, Medical treatment) Please refer to the harmonised list since specific documents are required.

Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss national

A Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss national visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Luxembourg for a limited period of time (up to 90 days). Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

To benefit from a simplified procedure and from the visa fee exemption, you need to meet the following criteria:

(1) You are a family member of an EU/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Norway or Swiss national;

As per Article 2 (2) of the Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, ‘family member’ means:

(a) the spouse;

(b) the partner with whom the Union citizen has contracted a registered partnership, on the basis of the legislation of a Member State, if the legislation of the host Member State treats registered partnerships as equivalent to marriage and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation of the host Member State;

(c) the direct descendants who are under the age of 21 or are dependants and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (b);

(d) the dependent direct relatives in the ascending line and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (b);

(2) AND That EU/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Norway or Swiss national is residing in another Member State than that of which he/she is a national or travelling there to take up residence;

(3) AND You are accompanying the EU/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Norway or Swiss national or planning to join him/her for residence.

If you think you qualify for visa facilitation, you will need to show proof (-> see under Documents Required) that you meet these criteria when you submit your visa application.

• Travel dates (reservation or booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required).
• Proof of family relationship with the EU/EEA/Swiss national with whom you are travelling or whom you will visit: An official copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate or certificate of registered partnership (either legalized or issued with an apostille)
• Proof that your family member is using or has recently used his/her right to free movement : Luxembourg residence permit of your EU/EEA/Swiss family member.
• Proof that the applicant is accompanying or joining an EU/EEA/Swiss national: common travel reservation or EPC or sworn statement that the applicant is accompanying or joining an EU/EEA/Swiss national.
• If the applicant is a dependant (child over the age of 21 or parent): proof of the status of dependant must be shown (regular and substantial financial contribution from the EU/EEA/Swiss national to the maintenance and/or education).
• A legalized official copy of the minor’s birth certificate
• Power of attorney, certified by a notary, from both parents or by the parent who is not travelling with the child, except in cases of a parent having sole custody, in which a court order or other proof of sole custody must be provided.
• Copy of identification documents of the parent(s) having custody, bearing their signature.

As a rule, the processing time of an admissible Schengen visa application should not exceed 15 calendar days (from the date the application is received at the Embassy). If the checklist is incomplete, the application will be on hold until all the necessary documents are received by the Embassy. The transit time from the VFS Center to the Embassy and back to the applicant varies between 1 and 4 days one way, depending on the location. The Embassy is not asking for confirmed air tickets. The Embassy recommends applicants to plan their travel accordingly.

Long Term Visa

If you wish to reside in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for an extended period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa and an authorization to stay. For more details, kindly check the information regarding the long term visa and the respective authorization to stay on the following website:

Important notice:- Disclaimer on processing time.

It is generally 15 days but if missing documents than it can also take up to 45 days to get the missing documents from the applicant.

If you live in Nepal, long term applications can be lodged at the Luxembourg VAC in Kathmandu. Please contact [email protected] for an appointment with VFS Kathmandu. If you live in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or in The Maldives, long term D Visa applications are processed at the Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi. You can send the visa application directly to the Embassy through a prepaid courier service.

Embassy of Luxembourg

84 Jor Bagh, New Delhi – 110003, India

Note: All fees and service charge listed above are non-refundable and need to be paid in cash or by Debit/ Credit Card.

For Applicants applying from Nepal Visa Fee

The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

• The only acceptable method of payment for Visa Fees is by Demand Draft in Indian Rupees (INR). Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of Luxembourg” and be payable at New Delhi.
• There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-
• The visa fee is non-refundable.

VFS Service Charge

Applicants can make a single demand draft to pay the sum of both amounts in Nepalese Rupees (NPR) 6354/- (inclusive of all taxes 13%) which must be payable in Kathmandu favoring “VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd”.

Please note: Any demand draft having contradicting MICR number or incorrect information shall not be acceptable.

Applicants who already have the original authorization to stay and/or letter issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg must present the following documents: Individuals travelling under the Work/Employment category (D type) must fill their actual or previous employer details in the application form.

• One set of Documents (original) required.
• One recent passport size photograph in colour on white background. Please click here
• National passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel to Luxembourg and with at least 2 blank pages available + 1 copy of the data page of the passport.
• Proof of the means of transport (reservation or booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required)
• *Authorization to stay (original) and/or letter issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg (Mandatory) .

Overseas medical travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries for a minimum duration of 3 months and a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for all risks like accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation. This insurance is not required if the applicant can prove that before the arrival in Luxembourg, he/she is covered by an insurance through the future employer/spouse/family member (e.g. certificate from “Caisse Nationale de Santé”). Please click here

*In order to get your authorization to stay, please visit the website Click here .

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Luxembourg entry visa for third-country nationals

Last update 21.03.2022

Nationals from certain non-EU countries who wish to visit, transit through or work in Luxembourg must, before their departure, have a valid travel document with a visa issued by a consular authority from one of the countries in the Schengen area.

The visa enables free movement in the Schengen area : Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.

The nationality of the non-EU national determines whether or not they are obliged to have a visa. Different types of visa exist depending on the duration and nature of the visit.

The Schengen visa must be requested at the consulate of the country the applicant intends to visit , or, if they intend to visit more than one Schengen state , at the consulate of the country of their primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay). If the applicant intends to visit several Schengen states for a stay of equal duration , the visa application must be sent to the consulate of the country whose external borders the applicant will cross first when entering the Schengen area .

As a general rule, the visa application must be submitted in the country in which the applicant legally resides , at a Luxembourg consulate or a diplomatic mission representing Luxembourg . Should there be no Luxembourg consulate in that country and should Luxembourg not be represented there, the application must be submitted to the consulate with territorial competence for visa applications.

The visa application and attached documents must be translated by a sworn translator if they are not drawn up in German, French or English.

Who is concerned?

Nationals from certain countries must have a visa to enter or pass through a country in the Schengen area.

Depending on the reason for the visit, they will need:

• either an airport transit visa (visa A) to pass through the international zone in airports, but which does not allow travellers to enter Schengen countries;
• tourist or family visits;
• business trips (visiting professional partners, negotiating and concluding contracts, etc.);
• participating in conferences (conference speakers and university lecturers) exhibitions, fairs or shows;
• participating in board of directors' meetings and general meetings;
• providing services within the same business group, etc.
• the holder of a temporary authorisation to stay;
• the holder of a work permit for the purpose of carrying out a salaried activity;
• joining a family member who is an EU citizen .

If the third country national has a residence permit for family members of an EU citizen or a valid residence permit issued by another EU Member State, a visa is not required.

Prerequisites

In any case, the third country national must, before applying for a visa, have a valid passport which is valid for at least another 3 months after the expiration date of the visa applied for.

A reduced fee of EUR 35 is granted to nationals of Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Georgia, the Republic of North Macedonia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Children between the age of 6 and 12 are subject to a reduced visa application fee of EUR 40 .

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 as amended, nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia (excluding holders of passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate) holding biometric passports are exempt from the visa obligation .

No visa fee will be charged for:

• children under 6 years of age;
• pupils , students and teachers accompanying them on school trips or educational study trips;
• third country researchers going abroad to carry out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit making organisations aged 25 years at most who participate in seminars, conferences, or sports, cultural or educational events;
• family members of an EU/EEA national;
• certain categories of nationals of Moldova , Ukraine , Serbia , Montenegro , Bosnia-Herzegovina , Albania , Georgia , the Republic of North Macedonia , Armenia , Azerbaijan and Cape Verde .

How to proceed

Applying for a short stay visa (visa c).

Third country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to stay in Luxembourg for less than 90 days over a period of 180 days for the purpose of business, family or tourist visits, etc. must apply for a short stay visa (visa C).

Visa applications should in principle be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit and cannot be lodged earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended visit .

Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the visa valid for a period of at least 6 months.

The applicant must submit a completed and signed Schengen visa application (Pdf, 155 Kb) in person at:

• the Luxembourg diplomatic mission or consulate in their country of residence;
• or, failing that, the embassy or consulate of the country in the Schengen area which represents Luxembourg for the issuance of visas.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents :

• 2 recent and identical identity photos;
• a valid passport or a travel document accepted in the Schengen area, which is valid for at least another 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa;
• legalised financial statement of support (French, Pdf, 490 Kb) from the reference person in Luxembourg; It should be noted that the financial statement of support is not mandatory. But it is strongly recommended to submit this document in order to prove that the applicant is financially supported by a Luxembourg resident.
• official letter of invitation for a business visit;
• a hotel reservation;
• a return airline ticket;
• proof of sufficient means of subsistence (bank account statements, cash, credit cards, etc.); In certain cases, this proof can be replaced by a financial statement of support from a reference person in Luxembourg;
• proof of legal residence in the usual country of residence;
• health insurance covering the travel period.

Before sending the financial statement of support to the third country national for whom they are acting as guarantor, the guarantor must:

• have their signature officially authenticated on the form at their commune of residence;
• the last 3 salary slips or a document stating their monthly income;
• a copy of the passport or national identity card;
• if they are a foreign national, proof of lawful residence in Luxembourg;
• a copy of the valid passport of the non-EU national being cared for.

If the application is accepted, the guarantor receives an official stamped copy of the document. The foreign national then has 6 months to use this document to apply for a visa.

The issuance of the visa alone does not necessarily give the right of entry or stay in Luxembourg.

Other supporting documentation, in relation to the purpose of the visit, may be requested.

Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of their lodging . In particular cases, namely when further scrutiny of the application is needed or if the application is submitted to a consulate of a State representing Luxembourg , this period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days . As an exception , when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days .

When the visa is granted, it is affixed in the passport in the form of a visa sticker.

The visa type C allows for stays for a duration not exceeding 90 days over any 180-day period. The visa can be issued for one or several entries, depending on the reasons of stay.

The Schengen calculator may help keep track of the number of days authorized in the Schengen area, based on the travel dates. A user guide for the calculator is also available.

The results shown by this tool are not legally binding .

It does not give the holder the right to carry out a paid activity in Luxembourg. In this case, the person must apply for a visa type D.

Possession of a visa does not confer an irrevocable right of entry . The holder of a visa is required to show evidence , at external borders , that they fulfil the conditions of entry in accordance with the Schengen Borders Code (article 5) .

Note that the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office is competent for visa applications regarding stays not exceeding 90 days over any 180-day period . For applications concerning a stay of more than 3 months , the competent authority is the Department for Foreigners at the Immigration Directorate .

Refusal to issue the visa C

This decision is notified to the applicant by the consulate.

Applicants may lodge an appeal against this decision with the administrative tribunal . The appeal must be filed by a court lawyer within 3 months from the notification of the decision.

The information on possibilities of recourse can be found on the refusal form.

Extension of the visa C

When applying for a visa extension, the applicant must show that for reasons of force majeure or for humanitarian reasons they cannot leave Luxembourg before the expiry of their visa or the authorised period of stay.

As a rule, the visa can only be extended if the applicant has stayed less than 90 days in the Schengen area, in the course of the past 180 days , and if their current visa is not expired .

The application has to be sent to the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office .

Applying for a long stay visa (visa D)

Staying for more than 3 months.

Third country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to stay in Luxembourg for more than 3 months must apply for a long stay visa (D).

Before applying for a type D visa, a third-country national must apply, from their country of origin, for a temporary authorisation to stay at the Immigration Directorate of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Defence, Cooperation and Foreign Trade ( ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur ).

The application procedure for the authorisation to stay depends on the planned activity:

• salaried worker (employee) ;
• self-employed workers ;
• highly qualified worker ;
• researcher ;
• private reasons ;
• salaried worker posted by a company established outside the EU ;

Within 90 days following receipt of the temporary authorisation to stay, the applicant must submit, in person , a long stay visa application (D) (Pdf, 155 Kb) in 2 copies to the Luxembourg diplomatic or consular mission in their country of residence or, failing that, to the embassy or consulate of the country in the Schengen area which represents Luxembourg for the issuance of long-stay visas (only the Belgian embassy or consulate).

• a valid passport or a travel document accepted in the Schengen area, which is valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa;
• the temporary authorisation to stay.

When the visa is granted, it is affixed in the passport in the form of a stamp or vignette.

A visa type D is valid for a period of 90 days to one year maximum.

Staying less than 90 days and carrying out a paid activity

Third-country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to work in Luxembourg during a stay of less than 90 days must apply for a long stay visa (D).

Before applying for a visa type D, third-country nationals must apply, from their country of origin, for a work permit / authorisation to stay for trainees at the Immigration Directorate of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Defence, Cooperation and Foreign Trade ( ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur ).

Family reunification with an EU citizen

Third country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to join a member of their family who is an EU citizen or from a country treated as such, must also apply for a long stay visa (D).

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Data protection

To complete your application, the information about you collected from this form needs to be processed by the public administration concerned.

That information is kept by the administration in question for as long as it is required to achieve the purpose of the processing operation(s).

Your data will be shared with other public administrations that are necessary for the processing of your application. For details on which departments will have access to the data on this form, please contact the public administration you are filing your application with.

Under the terms of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, you have the right to access, rectify or, where applicable, remove any information relating to you. You are also entitled to withdraw your consent at any time.

Additionally, unless the processing of your personal data is compulsory, you may, with legitimate reasons, oppose the processing of such data.

If you wish to exercise these rights and/or obtain a record of the information held about you, please contact the administration in question using the contact details provided on the form. You are also entitled to file a claim with the National Commission for Data Protection (Commission nationale pour la protection des données), headquartered at 15, boulevard du Jazz L-4370 Belvaux.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data may be processed as part of the application process.

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The conditions to enter and stay in Luxembourg do not only depend on the length of the planned stay but also on the country of origin of the foreign national who is making the request.

• List of countries whose citizens are exempted from the visa requirement
• List of countries whose citizens require a visa

Duration of stay

• Short stay (less than 90 days)
• Long stay (more than 90 days)

Special cases

• International protection
• Status as a stateless person

Information on the processing of personal data

The collection of personal data required for all visa applications, including photographs and fingerprints, is compulsory for the examination of a visa application. Failure to provide this information will result in the application being declared inadmissible.

The responsible authorities

Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur Bureau des Passeports, Visas et Légalisations 6 Rue de l’Ancien Athenée L-1144 Luxembourg [email protected]

Data protection officer: [email protected]

The legal basis

The legal basis for the collection and the processing of personal data is set out in Regulation (EC) 767/2008 (VIS Regulation), Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 amending Regulation (EC) 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) and Council Decision 2008/633/JHA.

The processing of personal data

The data will be shared with the competent authorities of the Schengen Member States [1] and processed by these authorities for the purposes of decision-making on a visa application. Data and information relating to the decision taken on an application, whether to annul, revoke or extend an existing visa, will be entered and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for a maximum period of five years, during the course of which they will be accessible to the visa authorities and to the authorities responsible for carrying out visa checks at the external borders and within the Member States, to immigration and asylum authorities in the Member States, in order to check whether the conditions for entry, stay and legal residence on the territory of the Member States are fulfilled, to identify persons who do not meet or no longer meet these conditions, to examine an asylum application and to determine responsibility for this examination. Under certain conditions, the data will also be made available to the designated authorities of the Member States and to Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and other serious criminal offences.

Third countries and international organisations

Personal data may also be transferred to third countries or international organizations in order to verify the identity of third-country nationals, including for return purposes. Such transfers only take place under certain conditions [2]. You can contact the authority responsible for data processing to obtain further information on these conditions and how they are met in your particular case.

Transparency and rights of the data subject

Under the General Data Protection Regulation [3] and the VIS Regulation [4], you have the right to obtain access to your personal data, including a copy thereof, as well as the identity of the Member State that transmitted it to the VIS. You also have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected or completed, to have the processing of your personal data restricted under certain conditions, and to have personal data that has been processed unlawfully deleted.

You may address your request for access, rectification, restriction or erasure directly to the authority responsible for processing the data. Further details on how you may exercise these rights, including the related remedies according to the national law of the State concerned, are available on its website and can be provided upon request.

You may also address your request to any other Member State. The list of competent authorities and their contact details is available at:

https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en#member-lu

Lodge a complaint

You are also entitled to lodge at any time a complaint with the national data protection authority of the Member State of the alleged infringement, or of any other member State, if you consider that your data have been unlawfully processed. 

The data protection authority of Luxembourg is :

National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD), 15 Boulevard du Jazz, L-4370 Belvaux Phone: (+352) 26 10 60 – 1

Web contact: https://cnpd.public.lu/en/support/contact.html Website: https://cnpd.public.lu/en/commission-nationale.html

[1]  Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

[2] Article 31 of Regulation (EC) 767/2008 (VIS Regulation)

[3] Article 15 to 19 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

[4] Article 38 of Regulation (EC) 767/2008 (VIS Regulation)

The Visa Information System (VIS) is a system for exchanging data on short-stay visas between Schengen states. The main objectives of the VIS are to facilitate visa application procedures and external border controls, and to enhance the security of the Schengen area.

The aim of the global VIS introduction process is to provide applicants with greater protection against identity theft, and to prevent document fraud and the practice of "visa shopping". Fingerprints are widely used in the EU as one of the most secure means of identification. The use of biometric data to identify a visa holder is a faster and more precise way of identifying a visa holder by the border police.

The VIS incorporates a central database, a national interface in each Schengen state, and a communication infrastructure between the central database and the national interface. The VIS is linked to the national visa systems of all the Schengen States via the national interfaces, enabling the competent authorities in the Schengen States to process data on visa applications and on visas either issued, refused, annulled, revoked or extended.

The VIS consists of two systems: the VIS database, which conducts alphanumeric searches, and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), which compares fingerprints received with the database and returns a positive or negative response, including any matches.

The main central VIS is located in Strasbourg (France) and a back-up central VIS, capable of providing all the functions of the main central VIS, is located in Sankt Johann in Pongau (Austria).

The VIS is continually processing information gathered by the consulates of the Schengen states. For instance, information entered locally by visa authorities can be available in the VIS in a matter of minutes. The VIS offers rapid verification services for visa holders at border crossings, taking just a few seconds to conduct a visa check.

The Commission was responsible for developing the central database, the national interfaces and the communication infrastructure between the central VIS and the national interfaces. Individual Schengen States are responsible for the development, management and operation of their respective national systems.

The EU Agency for large-scale IT systems, eu-LISA, is responsible for the operational management of VIS.

What is the legal basis for the VIS?

The main acts constituting the legal framework of the VIS are the following:

·                  Council Decision 2004/512/EC of 8 June 2004 establishing the Visa Information System (VIS), OJUE L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5.

·                  Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the VIS and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation), OJUE L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60.

·                  Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the VIS by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offence, OJUE L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129.

·                  Regulation (EC) No 81/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 as regards the use of the Visa Information System (VIS) under the Schengen Borders Code, OJUE L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 56.

·                  Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code), OJUE L 243, 5.9.2009, p. 1.

What are the consequences of VIS in practice for visa applicants?

First-time visa applicants must always present themselves in person when submitting their application to provide their photograph and fingerprints.

The photograph is currently scanned from an existing paper photograph. At a later stage, the photograph will be taken digitally at the moment of the application.

For all new subsequent applications submitted within a period of 59 months, the fingerprints can be copied into the VIS from the previous application file.

Nevertheless, it should be stressed that in the event of reasonable doubt as to the applicant's identity, the consulate will collect fingerprints again within the 59 months referred to above. Moreover, the applicant may ask for fingerprints to be taken if, at the time the application is submitted, it is not immediately possible to confirm that the fingerprints were taken within the aforementioned period.

The biometric data of visa applicants may be collected by Schengen State consulates and external service providers (such as VFS, TLS and others), but not by commercial intermediaries (e.g. travel agencies).

Upon arrival at the Schengen external border, visa holders must provide their fingerprints for comparison with those registered in the VIS, at the request of the Schengen States' border control authorities. Searches in the VIS by Schengen border guards are based on the visa sticker number in combination with fingerprints.

Visa holders whose fingerprints have not been taken at the time of application, on the grounds that they have been exempted from this requirement, will not be asked to provide fingerprints at the border.

What happens to those who refuse to provide fingerprints for various reasons?

As a result, a Schengen visa will not be issued if biometric data is not provided. However, in accordance with Article 13(7) of the Visa Code, there are several categories of citizens who are not required to provide this data, as indicated in the FAQ under Question 18.

If I already have a biometric passport, do I also need to submit my fingerprints?

Yes, holders of biometric passports must also appear in person when applying for a short-stay Schengen visa for the first time to submit their fingerprints.

How is my biometric data protected in the VIS?

Strict data protection rules are defined in the VIS regulation and are subject to control by national and European data protection authorities.

Data is kept in the VIS for a maximum of five years from the visa expiry date, if a visa has been issued, or from the new visa expiry date, if a visa has been extended, or from the date on which a refusal decision is issued by the visa authorities.

All individuals have the right to obtain communication of the data recorded in the VIS concerning them from the Schengen State which entered the data in the system. Individuals may also request that inaccurate data concerning them be rectified, and that illegally recorded data be deleted.

In each Schengen State, the national supervisory authorities independently monitor the processing of personal data recorded in the VIS by the respective Schengen State.

The European Data Protection Supervisor monitors the data processing activities of the VIS Management Authority.

Which data are registered in the VIS?

The visa authorities in each Schengen state register data relating to short-stay visa applications (i.e. applications to stay in the Schengen area for 90 days or less) in the VIS. Data relating to national long-stay visas are not yet recorded in the VIS.

Upon reception of an application, the visa authorities of the relevant Schengen State create an application file in VIS and record the alphanumeric data contained in the Schengen visa application form, the applicant's digital photograph and the ten fingerprints collected.

If the applicant is traveling in a group, the travelers' application files will be linked in the VIS. If a previous application has been registered for the same applicant, the two applications will also be linked in the VIS.

Once a decision has been taken on the application (visa granted/refused) or post-decision (annulment, revocation, extension), the information is recorded in the VIS by the visa authorities of the relevant Schengen States. Once the visa has been issued and all applicant data - including fingerprints - have been recorded in the VIS, a code is inserted in the visa sticker.

Which authorities have access to the VIS?

The visa authorities of the Schengen States have access to the VIS for both data recording and consultation. Application and decision data are entered into the VIS by the visa authorities of the Schengen State responsible for examining the application or taking the decision. The data entered by one Schengen State can then be consulted by the visa authorities of all the other Schengen States, for example when examining another application from the same applicant.

Other authorities from the Schengen States have access to the VIS for consultation only.

National border authorities have access to the VIS in order to verify the identity of the visa holder, the authenticity of the visa and whether the conditions for entry into the territory of the Schengen states have been fulfilled. VIS checks at the Schengen area's external borders, with systematic fingerprint verification, are compulsory, except in a limited number of cases.

The national authorities responsible for carrying out identity checks on the territory of the Schengen states have access to the VIS in order to verify the identity of the visa holder, the authenticity of the visa and whether the conditions for entry, stay or residence on the territory of the Schengen states have been fulfilled.

National asylum authorities have access to the VIS to determine the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 and for processing the application.

Europol has access to the VIS for consultation purposes as part of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and other serious criminal offences.

National law enforcement authorities have access to VIS data for the same purposes, provided certain legal conditions are respected: access to VIS data must be necessary in a particular case, and there must be reasonable grounds for considering that consultation of the data will make a substantial contribution to the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorism and other serious crimes.

As a general rule, VIS data may not be transferred or made available to a third country or international organization. By way of derogation, certain data recorded in the VIS (name, nationality, travel document number, residence) may be communicated to a third country or international organization when a specific case requires it to prove the identity of a third-country national, including for return purposes.

For detailed information on how to exercise your access rights, please visit the following site: 

https://cnpd.public.lu/en/particuliers/vos-droits/droit-acces.html

Luxembourg Visa for Indians: Requirement, Fees & How to Apply

Last Updated : 25 Apr 2024

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Indian citizens intending to visit Luxembourg must obtain a valid visa allowing travel to Luxembourg for tourism purposes.

Indian citizens can start the visa application process via Atlys or the Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Indians can complete the Schengen application form online, but the submission must be in person.

Upon approval of your visa, you can collect it from the embassy or visa application centre.

It is recommended to apply 3-4 weeks before the intended travel date.

Securing a Luxembourg Schengen visa appointment may involve waiting, but Atlys offers expedited services for a quicker appointment.

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Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area . The Schengen Area consists of 27 European countries that have removed passport control at their shared borders, enabling free and unrestricted movement. Luxembourg, as one of these countries, adheres to the Schengen Agreement.

This means Indians can apply for a Luxembourg Schengen visa for tourism purposes. You'll be applying for the Schengen short-term visa, also known as the Type C visa.

Luxembourg Visa Requirements For Indian Citizens

The Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi is responsible for processing your application. Applications must be submitted at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre. Here are the required documents for the Luxembourg tourist visa:

Schengen Visa application form: A Completed and personally signed visa application form.

Passport Photos: 2 Passport photos, size 35mm x 45mm. Ensure your photo meets all the Schengen visa photo requirements.

Valid passport: Passport with at least 2 blank pages, not older than 10 years, and valid for at least 3 months beyond the applied-for visa duration.

Biometric Information: This includes your fingerprints and a digital photo of yourself.

Proof of flight ticket: It is crucial to provide evidence of round-trip tickets as it validates both your departure and return dates, indicating your commitment to return to your home country. You can easily generate dummy flight tickets using this tool.

Proof of accommodation: Provide either a hotel booking confirmation or a letter from relatives in Luxembourg to confirm where you'll stay. Also, submit documents showing you have enough money to cover your accommodation expenses.

Travel itinerary: Provide a detailed plan or schedule outlining the activities and arrangements for your trip.

Proof of financial means: Original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, along with Indian income tax return acknowledgement for the last two assessment years.

Invitation letter : For family and friend visits, an informal letter of invitation with the address of residence in Luxembourg and a copy of the inviting person's identification document.

Travel or medical insurance: This is required for all Schengen Member States, covering the entire duration of the visitor's planned stay. It should have a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency medical treatment.

Sponsorship letter: If the applicant doesn't have enough money, someone in Luxembourg can sign a formal obligation to show they will provide accommodation and financial support. Proof of family relationship with the host is required.

Documentation for minors: When applying for a child or minor, include their birth certificates and written permission from both parents.

For business trips : Invitation from the inviting Luxembourg company on company letterhead stating the purpose of the trip, travel dates, and details of the person invited. A cover letter from the applicant's employer with the position, length of service, and the same details. Proof of employment if required.

For self-employed individuals: A document from the company register or a similar record.

Additional Documents: Depending on the purpose of your visit, you may need to provide extra documents such as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer, a marriage certificate, or any supporting documents for your visa application.

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Initiate your journey to Luxembourg: Provide the necessary information through the Atlys app.

Engage with our experts: Converse with one of our concierges following your application.

Evaluation of your travel arrangements: Our experts will review your travel plans, ensuring your passport, accommodation details, photos, and other particulars align with visa application requirements.

Expeditious Visa Appointment: Atlys guarantees your access to the earliest available visa appointment.

Visa Checklist: You will receive a detailed checklist to make your visa appointment process smoother.

Attend your appointment: On the appointed day, submit the required documents and participate in an interview if necessary. You will also need to submit your biometric information.

Wait for your visa: Following your appointment, your visa will undergo processing. Atlys will provide updates and notify you once your visa is approved.

Why Use Atlys's Schengen Visa Service:

Atlys streamlines the Luxembourg visa application process, ensuring a quick and hassle-free experience for applicants.

The service provides personal guidance at each step, ensuring applicants understand the requirements and processes involved.

Atlys aims to secure the earliest available visa appointments, typically within 15 days, reducing waiting times.

The service offers a premium experience, saving applicants from long waiting periods commonly associated with traditional visa processes.

How to Apply for a Luxembourg Visa from India Through Government Channels

To apply for a Luxembourg Visa from India through government channels, follow these steps:

Gather Required Documents: Prepare all necessary documents and any additional documents specified for your visa type and personal circumstances.

Download the Application Form: Download the Luxembourg visa application form online , complete it and print it. Fill out the visa application form accurately and completely. Follow the provided visa application guidelines and instructions.

Book an Appointment: After gathering all necessary documents, arrange a visa appointment at a visa application centre. Be ready for possible delays in securing a suitable appointment slot.

Attend the visa appointment: Attend the scheduled appointment at the designated Visa Application Centre. Submit your application along with the required documents.

Biometric Data Collection and Visa Interview: you will attend a brief interview and submit your biometric data.

Pay the Visa Fee: Pay the applicable visa fee. Ensure you have the correct payment method, such as cash or card.

Wait for Processing: Be patient as your visa application undergoes processing. The duration of processing may vary.

Collect Your Passport: Once the visa is processed, collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre or the Embassy of Luxembourg. If approved, your visa will be stamped in your passport.

Tips when applying through government channels:

Ensure you have all required documents and any additional documents specified for your visa type.

Book a visa appointment well in advance, considering possible delays in securing a suitable slot.

Be patient during the processing period, which may vary. Some delays may occur due to factors like missing documents or incomplete information.

Overview Of The Luxembourg Visa From India

What happens at the visa appointment.

Attending an appointment is mandatory when applying for a Luxembourg visa from India. You can schedule your appointment using Atlys or visit the application centre's website.

During the appointment, you must submit your application and participate in a brief interview, typically lasting around 20 - 30 minutes.

For Schengen area visas, it is necessary to provide biometrics every 59 months. If you haven't provided your biometrics within this timeframe, you will be required to do so during your appointment.

What Are The Luxembourg Visa Fees?

Indians must pay the required Schengen visa fees before the visa will be processed. The applicable visa fees are as follows:

For adults: € 80 (approximately ₹ 7,185).

For children aged 6 to 12 years: € 40 (approximately ₹ 3,592).

For children below 6 years: Free.

The visa fee can be paid by cash, credit card or debit card.

What Is The Luxembourg Visa Processing Time?

The standard processing time for a Schengen visa application to Luxembourg is typically 15 days from the Embassy's receipt of the application. The visa processing time may extend up to 45 days for additional checks or documents. Transit time between a Visa Application Center and the Embassy varies (1-4 days one way).

Applicants are advised to apply at least 4 weeks before travel (6 weeks during peak season). Applications received less than 15 days before travel may be deemed inadmissible.

What Is The Duration Of Stay For The Luxembourg Schengen Visa?

Short-stay visas allow visits of less than 90 days, while long-term visas allow visits exceeding 90 days. The short-term Schengen Visa, specifically for Luxembourg, allows a stay of up to 90 days within every 180-day period.

It is important to note that your stay in Luxembourg may be limited to the duration specified in your visa application form. Hence, it is advisable to consistently verify the validity period indicated on your visa sticker before going on your journey.

Luxembourg Visa Rules

Ensure your passport maintains a minimum validity of six months from the application date.

The tourist visa is specifically designed for tourism purposes, restricting employment or involvement in long-term studies.

When applying for a Luxembourg visa, you must provide a passport-sized photo. Any problems with the photo's size or quality might cause delays in the processing of your application.

Upon arrival in Luxembourg, travellers must present their approved visa to immigration authorities.

It is crucial to adhere to the allowed duration of stay for the Luxembourg visa and avoid exceeding it.

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We’re here to answer all your questions

Yes, Indian citizens require a visa to visit Luxembourg for tourism.

The Schengen Area consists of 27 European countries that issue Schengen visas. These countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Yes, you will need to schedule an appointment to submit your visa application.

Yes, Atlys can assist you in scheduling a visa appointment. Atlys is designed to provide support and guidance throughout the Luxembourg visa application process.

Various reasons can cause your Schengen visa to be delayed. Some of these reasons include:

Missing Documents: Not having all the required documents will delay your visa processing since the authorities must wait for you to submit them.

Incomplete Documents: If you don't provide all the required details, your visa can be delayed due to a lack of information.

Criminal Record: If you have a criminal record, the authorities might need to perform a background check, which will delay your visa process.

Administrative Review: If your application requires additional administrative review, it may delay processing times.

Peak Travel Seasons: The embassy usually takes longer to process during peak travel seasons due to the increase in applicants.

The passport or travel document must adhere to the following conditions:

Issued within the last ten years.

Valid for a minimum of three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen territory.

Must have a minimum of two blank pages available for visa stamps.

No, individuals from India can only apply for a tourist visa either through Atlys or at a visa application centre.

After completing the visa application process, you will be notified when your passport is ready for collection. Visit the designated visa application centre or embassy/consulate during their operating hours. Bring the original receipt, a copy of your application form, and any specified documents. Be prepared to verify your identity.

The Schengen visa photo must adhere to the following specifications:

Colour photo

Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm

Recent and clear image

Head centred in the frame

Neutral facial expression with closed mouth

Eyes open and visible

No shadows or glare on the face

Plain, light-coloured background

No accessories that obstruct the face (glasses, headwear, etc.) unless for religious or medical reasons

No digitally altered or retouched photos.

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Indian Nationals can now apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity

On 18 April 2024, the European Commission adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the Visa Code that applied to date. This new visa ‘cascade’ regime for Indian nationals residing in India who apply for Schengen (short-stay) visas in India will provide easier access to visas with multi-year validity for travellers with an established travel history, if the passport validity allows. 

According to the newly adopted visa “cascade” regime for India, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after having obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years. The two-year visa will normally be followed by a five-year visa, if the passport has sufficient validity remaining. During the validity period of these visas, holders enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals.

This decision comes in the context of strengthened relations under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which seeks comprehensive cooperation on migration policy between the EU and India, with facilitation of people-to-people contacts being of key aspect due to the importance of India as a partner for the EU. 

Schengen visas allow the holder to travel freely in the Schengen area for short stays of a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The visas are not purpose-bound, but they do not grant the right to work. The Schengen area consists of 29 European countries (of which 25 are EU states): Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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What is the Luxembourg Tourist Visa?

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As the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world, Luxembourg is quite a beautiful place. With the vast lying endless greenery, medieval architecture, stunning canals and castles, the country is rightfully termed as the ‘most beautiful balcony in Europe’. Thanks to the Luxembourg tourist visa , people from around the world can now enter the country.

Also known as the Luxembourg Schengen tourist visa , this permit is used to enter the country for the purpose of tourism. Being under the category of the C type Schengen, this permit is issued for a stay duration of up to 90 days in a 180-day period and can be obtained in single-entry type, double-entry, and even multiple-entries. With this, you can travel to Luxembourg and any other Schengen countries as well. 

The process of applying for a Luxembourg tourist visa from India is done offline. There is no online process for this permit. The application handling, however, is outsourced to VACs in India (Visa Application Center) by the Luxembourg embassy. Before starting your application, you must ensure that you are eligible to travel to the country as a tourist. After this, you may make the application as follows - 

• Obtain all the documents necessary for the application. 
• Visit the website of the embassy of Luxembourg in India or the website of the VAC and download the application form. The form is the same as a general Schengen application. However, you will have to mention your purpose of visit as ‘tourism’.  
• Fill in your details and take a print out of the completed Luxembourg tourist visa application form. 
• Book an appointment at one of the VACs located across India. You may do this by visiting the website of the VAC and using the online portal. You may visit the VAC without an appointment, but due to the high volume of applications, it is strongly advised to make an appointment. 
• Visit the VAC for the application and biometric submission along with your documents, duly filled and signed application form and fees. 

Please note that if you have submitted your biometrics for a Schengen visa in the past 5 years, you do not have to submit them again. Ensure that you submit only the genuine documents and provide correct information. Providing fake documents and information can lead to visa rejection. 

To be able to apply for a tourist permit, you must meet the following conditions - 

• You must be living in a country where you are lodging the application. If you are residing in a residence permit in any foreign nation, you may apply it to the corresponding visa authority in that country.
• You must possess a valid passport as per the regulations.
• The primary purpose of your visit must be to take part in tourism activities.
• You must possess sufficient funds to cover your expenses during the entire stay in the country.
• You must apply for the permit only if -
• Luxembourg is your only destination, or
• Luxembourg is one of your multiple Schengen destinations, in which case you will be spending the majority of the time here, or, 
• Luxembourg must be your port of entry into the Schengen region.

As per the Luxembourg tourist visa for Indian citizens, the following are the list of documents required for the application - 

• A valid passport- 
• It must consist of at least 2 blank pages.
• It should not be older than 10 years.
• It should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
• Old passports, if any, are to be attached.
• This must include the applicant's details.
• It should clearly mention the source of funds.
• It should clearly state the purpose and duration of the visit.
• It should be signed by the applicant and addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Luxembourg
• Medical travel insurance coverage up to at least 30000 Euros
• Proof of occupation - 

Proof of occupation such as employment letter, Copy of business license, etc

• Financial documents -

Financial documents such as bank statements of past 3 months, Passbook copy, ITR, etc.

• Dimensions: 35mm X 45mm
• Colour: Coloured
• Head must occupy the central position
• Must be captured within the last 3 months
• Background: Solid, plain white or grey
• 80% face coverage
• Neutral expression
• Glasses: Non-thick framed and prescription glasses
• Headgears - only for religious reasons
• Facial hair - permitted

The time taken to process the tourist permit is dependent on several factors such as the entry type, the duration of the permit, the volume of applications at the embassy, as well as your previous travel history. Normally, it would take around 15 working days to process. However, due to the uncertainty, it is suggested that you apply for it well in advance.

The total fees for the tourist permit depend upon a few factors such as the number of entries, the biometric charges, as well as any other service charges. It can also vary upon the foreign exchange rates. As a result, it is suggested to check the exact amount before starting the application.

Once you have made the application at the VAC, the application will be sent to the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for processing. The embassy is solely responsible for the processing. The VAC is responsible for only the handling of the application and as a result, cannot influence the processing. 

While you are waiting for a response, you may perform the Luxembourg tourist visa status tracking by visiting https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track   and entering your reference number and date of birth.

Once you have this visa, you must keep in mind the following points to ensure that you have a pleasant journey. 

• Keep note of the expiry date, duration of stay, as well as the number of entries mentioned on the visa sticker. You must not stay longer than the allowed stay duration. 
• Carry all the travel documents before travelling. 
• Ensure that you travel to Luxembourg within 6 months of the issue date, or as mentioned. After this date, your permit will become invalid and you will not be able to enter the country. 
• While you are travelling within the country, carry a copy of your travel documents with you. If you are travelling to other countries within the Schengen, you will have to carry your original travel documents.
• While you are on a tourist permit, you cannot work. 
• You will not be able to extend the tourist visa in any normal conditions
• You can move freely within the Schengen zone. And depending on your entry type, you may enter or exit the Schengen as permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can i extend my luxembourg schengen tourist visa.

It is not possible to extend the tourist permit under normal conditions. Being a type of the Schengen C category, these are non-extendable. However, in extreme cases such as a Force Majeure, or other humanitarian reasons, you may be granted an extension. In all other cases, you must leave the country if you do not receive an extension.

After Expiring My Luxembourg Tourist permit, How Long Can I Stay?

Being a short term visa, there is no grace period for the tourist permit. As a result, you cannot stay back any longer after your permit expires. You must leave Luxembourg before the expiry date. Staying back after this period is considered an offence and can get you deported or even be banned from re-entry into the Schengen region. 

What is the Medical Test for Luxembourg Schengen Tourist Visa?

Since the permitted duration of stay will only be less than 90 days, there are no mandatory medical test requirements. However, for the long term categories, there may be medical requirements. In both cases, it is suggested that you get a medical checkup before travelling to a new country. 

Can I Convert My Luxembourg Schengen Tourist Visa into Work permit?

It is not possible to convert a short term permit into a work permit. Schengen short term visas are non-convertible. You are also not allowed to work while you are on this permit. If you do require a work permit, you must apply for one once you are back in your home country. 

Can I Travel other Schengen and European country on Luxembourg tourist permit?

Yes, you are allowed to visit other Schengen countries with this. Being a Schengen country themselves, Luxembourg takes part in the visa-free arrangement. As a result, you can enter other Schengen countries as long as you meet their individual entry requirements. However, you cannot visit all of the European nations. You can only visit the European countries that are a part of the Schengen. Apart from this, you may visit certain countries that permit you entry with a Schengen visa.  Eg: - Croatia.

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Now, Indian citizens eligible for multi-entry Schengen visa for longer validity: Here’s all you need to know about the new rules

The new rules, adopted on april 18, have been made in the context of "strengthened relations" under the eu-india common agenda on migration and mobility.

The European Union (EU) has updated visa rules which now allow Indian nationals to get multiple-entry Schengen visas with an extended validity period. Known as t he “cascade” system, the new regime aims to simplify the visa application process for frequent travellers with proven travel history, provided their passport validity allows it.

The new rules, adopted on April 18, have been made in the context of “strengthened relations” under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which aims to enhance the relationship between the EU and India by promoting greater interaction between their people. The agenda also emphasises the importance of a collaborative approach to migration policy between the EU and India.

“According to the newly adopted visa “cascade” regime for India, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after having obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years. The two-year visa will normally be followed by a five-year visa, if the passport has sufficient validity remaining. During the validity period of these visas, holders enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals,” according to a press statement on the EU website.

Hervé Delphin, ambassador, delegation of EU to India, also posted on X in this regard.

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What is a Schengen visa?

A Schengen visa is a type of entry permit that allows the holder to visit any of the countries that are part of the Schengen area for a short period of time. It permits the holder to travel freely in the designated area for up to 90 days within 180 days, although they do not grant the right to work.

What are the new rules for Indians?

According to the new rules, if an Indian national has used two visas legally within the past three years, they will be eligible for a long-term, multi-entry Schengen visa, valid for two years.

If the requirements are met and their passport has enough validity, they may be granted a five-year visa. During the validity period of these visas, the holders can travel freely within the Schengen area for short stays, similar to the travel rights of visa-free nationals.

What are the countries under the Schengen visa?

The Schengen area is a region comprising 29 European countries, including 25 EU states such as Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. In addition to these, it also includes non-EU countries such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

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Why apply for a Luxembourg Visit Visa?

• Luxembourg produces famous wines.
• Luxembourg is considered the wealthiest country in the European Union.
• Safest country to visit and stay.
• It has a top-rated health system and attractive salaries.
• Low-level employment rate.

The Luxembourg tourist visa allows all travellers to enter and stay in Luxembourg for up to 90 days within six months. This tourist visa is best for tourism, business, and family visits.

Benefits of Luxembourg Visit Visa

• You can do short courses or training for 90 days.
• Attend conferences or meeting
• Meet family or friends
• You can do tourism and cultural activities.
• Visa can be extended if you wish to stay

Types of Luxembourg Visit Visa

Short term visa.

The purpose of a short-term Schengen visa is for short stays in the Schengen Area. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days.

Transit visa

The Luxembourg transit visa is permission given to travellers who wish to enter the Schengen area only to switch their means of transport.

Eligibility for a Luxembourg Visit Visa

• Valid passport, The passport should have a validity of 6 months and 2 blank pages.
• Sufficient balance should be there in the bank for themselves and for their family.
• Should not intend to get a job
• No criminal records.

Luxembourg Visit Visa Requirements

• 2 Passport-size photographs.
• Completed Application form.
• Proof of employment
• Academic certificates
• Proof of bank balance
• Business proof
• An invitation letter stating that you are visiting any family members or friends.

How to apply for a Luxembourg Visit Visa in 2023

• Step 1: Choose the type of visa you require
• Step 2: Complete the online application form
• Step 3: Give your fingerprint and 2 Photo
• Step 4: Submit all the necessary documents
• Step 5: Pay the required fees.
• Step 6: Schedule an appointment to submit the form.
• Step 7: Attend Luxembourg visa interview
• Step 8: If eligibility criteria are met, you will get a Luxembourg tourist visa.

Luxembourg Visit Visa Processing time

The waiting time for a Schengen visa will take at least 15 days to be processed; it completely depends on you. Sometimes, in certain areas, the processing time will be 30 days, and also in extreme cases, it can be more than 60 days.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR LUXEMBOURG VISA 1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Luxembourg Visa. 2. Person wishes to travel to Luxembourg for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Luxembourg is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge. 3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Luxembourg. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.  DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Business: 1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable. 2. 1 Application Form, with pax mobile number (Each page to be printed on separate A4 Sheet) 3. 2 Photograph in matt finish (Latest one passport size, colored with white background, 35 mmX45 mm with 80% face coverage). 4. Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Luxembourg on Company Letterhead with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause 5. Original Invitation Letter. 6. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. 7. Return Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors 8. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id) 9. Original Letter from your bank stating credit limit on your credit card 10. Income Tax Return for Last 2 years. 11. Original updated Personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank with his name and the signatures and Designation. 12. Original updated Company bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank with his name and the signatures and Designation. 13. Occupation proof        In case of Employee  -

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       a) proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)          If the applicant is retired -

        a) Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. Tourist: 1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable. 2. 1 Application Form, with pax mobile number (Each page to be printed on separate A4 Sheet) 3. 2 Photograph in matt finish should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5 mm x 4.5 mm). 4. Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Luxembourg mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable 5. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. 6. Return Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors 7. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id) 8. Original Letter from your bank stating credit limit on your credit card 9. Income Tax Return for Last 2 years. 10. Original updated Personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank with his name and the signatures and Designation. 11. Occupation proof        In case of Employee  -

      a) Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 3 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc. are required.         For student -

       a) leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.         If the applicant is sponsored  -

       a) proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)         If the applicant is retired -

       a) Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.         If applicant is travelling for honeymoon  then Marriage certificate or Marriage Card and Engagement /Marriage photographs are required.         If minor  is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a WRITTEN CONSENT certified by public Notary from other/both parents with their passport copy. 14. BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below) PROCESSING TIME Minimum 10 working days excluding the day of submission at VFS  PAYMENTS Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR. *  Note: Charges will be applied. LUXEMBOURG VISA COST

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR FAST TRACK VISAS NOTE 1. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview  2. All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa "For all category visa minimum Validity of passport should be 6 months"  JURISDICTION Delhi, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, GOA, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, Pondicherry, Arunachal Pradesh ,Assam ,Bihar ,Chhattisgarh ,Haryana, Himachal Pradesh ,Jammu and Kashmir ,Jharkhand ,Madhya Pradesh ,Manipur ,Meghalaya ,Mizoram ,Nagaland ,Orissa ,Rajasthan ,Sikkim ,Tripura ,Uttar Pradesh , Uttarakhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands ,Chandigarh ,Dadra and Nagar Haveli ,Daman and Diu ,Lakshadweep CONSULATE Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Address: 84, Jor Bagh, New Delhi, 110003  New Delhi -110021 City: New Delhi Country: India Telephone: 011-49986600 Fax: 011-41525201 Submission Details : Applications are submitted through VFS  Submission Timings Up to 04 applications - 0800 hours - 1000 hours (Monday - Friday) More than 05 applications: Submission through prior appointment only Collection Details : Passports are collected through VFS Collection Timings: 1630 hours - 1730 hours (Monday - Friday) Email: [email protected] 

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EU relaxes Schengen visa norms for Indian nationals; here's what you need to know

I n a promising development for Indian citizens, the European Union (EU) announced on Monday that individuals from India can now seek a multiple-entry visa with extended validity.

The European Commission stated in a release that the regulations, endorsed on April 18, present a more advantageous framework than the previous standard provisions of the visa code.

Under the newly instituted visa 'cascade' arrangement for India, individuals can obtain long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after successfully obtaining and utilizing two visas within the preceding three years.

"The initial two-year visa is typically succeeded by a five-year visa, contingent upon the remaining validity of the passport. Throughout the duration of these visas, holders enjoy travel privileges equivalent to visa-exempt nationals," the statement explained.

EU's statement further pointed out that this decision of theirs aligns with the deepening ties outlined in the EU-India Common Agenda on migration and mobility, which aims for comprehensive collaboration on migration policy between the EU and India.

Taking to X, EU ambassador, Herve Delphin said, "Unlocking Easier Access to Europe! EU Diplomat Hervé Delphin Champions New Schengen Visa Regime, Extending to Indian Frequent Travelers for Up to 5 Years. Strengthening People-to-People Ties!"

Under the Schengen visa, holders are permitted to freely explore the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

While these visas are not restricted by purpose, it's important to note that they do not confer the right to work.

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 EU member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, it encompasses Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

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There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Luxembourg.

Passport validity requirements

To travel to Luxembourg, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements .

To enter Luxembourg (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:

• have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. Passports issued after 1 October 2018 are now valid for only 10 years, but for passports issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added if you renewed a passport early
• have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document, or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

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If you’re a visitor, your passport must be stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area (which includes Luxembourg). Border guards will use passport stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for stays in the Schengen area. If your passport was not stamped, border guards will presume you have overstayed the visa-free limit.

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If you’re travelling to Luxembourg and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.

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If you stay in Luxembourg with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.

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Indian passport holders can get multi-year Schengen visa: How to apply for it?

Adopted on April 18, the new regulations are part of the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which was developed in the framework of "strengthened relations".

What is the Schengen visa “cascade” regime for Indian passport holders?

As per the recently implemented visa "cascade" policy for India, citizens of India are eligible to receive long-term, multiple-entry Schengen visas that are valid for two years, provided they have legally secured and utilised two visas in the preceding three years. If there is still enough validity on the passport, the two-year visa will usually be followed by a five-year visa. The validity period of these visas allows their holders to travel with the same freedoms as citizens of other countries.

This decision is made within the framework of enhanced relations under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which aims to achieve comprehensive cooperation between the EU and India on migration policy. Given the significance of India as an EU partner, one important aspect of this cooperation is the facilitation of people-to-people contacts. 

How to apply for a multi-year Schengen visa?

• According to the India Today report, if you have applied for and been granted two Schengen visas in the last three years, you are eligible to apply for a two-year multiple-entry visa.
• If your passport's validity permits, a five-year visa will then be issued in place of this two-year one.
• You have the same travel privileges as citizens of countries without a visa to enter the region as long as your Schengen visa is valid.

What are the countries under the Schengen visa?

With a valid Schengen visa, an individual can visit any part of the Schengen region without restriction for up to 90 days out of 180 days. Although the visas have no specific purpose, they do not give the ability to work. The Schengen area consists of 29 European countries (of which 25 are EU states): Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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The “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” for citizens of a select list of countries which includes nationals from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has been replaced with a n "e-Tourist Visa" (eTV).

The e-Tourist Visa scheme facilitates nationals of a select list of countries including Luxembourg to travel to India for tourism for a short stay of 30 days.

This facility is available to Foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight- seeing, short duration medical treatment, casual business visit, casual visit to meet friends or relatives etc. and not valid for any other purpose/activities. This will allow entry into India within 30 days from the date of approval of the eTV and will be valid for 30 days stay in India from the date of arrival in India. The eTV cannot be availed more than twice in a calendar year. The facility is available at 28 designated Airports i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Visakhapatnam, and 5 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai and Mumbai seaports). You may depart from any of the Indian Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

The e-Tourist Visa enables the prospective visitor to apply for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission and also pay the visa fee online. Once approved, the applicant will receive an email authorising him/her to travel to India and he/she can travel with a print out of this authorization. On arrival, the visitor has to present the authorisation to the immigration authorities who would then stamp the entry into the country.

The information and instructions for the e-Tourist Visa is available on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html  or can be consulted at the following link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

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New schengen visa rules for india, saudi arabia, oman, bahrain, the new system offers substantial advantages, allowing travellers access to long-term, multi-entry entry permit.

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Travelling to Europe has become much more convenient for GCC and Indian visitors. The European Commission has approved new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and India who live in their home countries.

Under the new system, Saudi, Bahraini and Omanis will now have access to multiple-entry visas, allowing them to travel to 29 European countries using the same visa within five years.

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This implementation has significantly simplified the process of obtaining a Schengen visa, making it much more convenient for eligible applicants, even first-time applicants. They can now look forward to receiving a multiple-entry visa that remains valid for up to five years, relieving them of the stress of frequent visa applications.

"The European Commission has adopted new rules for the issuance of Schengen visas for Saudi, Bahraini and Omani nationals residing in their home country. It is an important step promoting people-to-people contacts and facilitating exchanges between the EU and GCC citizens," the delegation of the European Union in GCC posted on X.

Kuwaitis can be issued with long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for five years. UAE nationals enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen nations, permitting stays of up to three months at a time. However, a Schengen visa is a must for UAE residents.

Additionally, the European Commission adopted specific rules on issuing multiple entry visas to Indians. Under the new regulations, Indian travellers are now eligible to obtain a two-year Schengen visa, a significant enhancement compared to the shorter validity periods previously offered.

To qualify for this extended visa, applicants must have obtained and used two Schengen visas within the last three years in accordance with the regulations. Upon successfully utilising the two-year visa, travellers can typically anticipate eligibility for a five-year Schengen visa, subject to the maintenance of sufficient passport validity.

This decision comes in the context of strengthened relations under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which seeks comprehensive cooperation on migration policy between the EU and India, with the facilitation of people-to-people contacts being a key aspect due to the importance of India as a partner for the EU.

These changes ease the visa application process and facilitate smoother travel experiences.

Schengen visas allow the holder to travel freely in the Schengen area for short stays of a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The visas are not purpose-bound, but they do not grant the right to work. The Schengen area consists of 29 European countries (of which 25 are EU states): Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

ajanta @ khaleejtimes . com

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Indian Visa from Luxembourg

Indian visa requirements for luxembourg citizens, indian e-visa eligibility.

• Luxembourg citizens can apply for an eVisa India
• Luxembourg was a launch member of the India e-Visa program
• Luxembourg citizens should submit the eVisa application at least 4 days before travelling to India
• Luxembourg Passport must be Ordinary or Regular , Diplomatic Passport is not allowed.

Other e-Visa Requirements

• Credit or Debit card (VISA, MasterCard or Amex) is required for payment
• India e-Visa is valid at designated aiports and seaports only
• Tourist e-Visa for India is available for 30 days, 365 days or 5 years
• Business e-Visa for India is valid for 12 months
• Medical e-Visa for India can also be applied online

Process for Luxembourg Citizens to complete the Indian e-Visa Application

The Indian Visa for Luxembourg citizens has been available as online application form since 2014. This is online Indian Visa Application Process which doesn't need any paper based formalities to be completed by the Luxembourg residents.

Indian e-Visa is official document permitting entry into and travel within India to Luxembourg residents and citizens for the reasons for tourism, the travel industry, clinical visits, conferences, yoga, courses, workshops, deal and exchange, humanitarian effort and other business adventures on this new system of Indian e-Visa .

Online Indian Visa from Luxembourg can be procured online and applicants can pay using Euro or any of the 135 currencies using their Debit or Credit card.

Indian Visa for Luxembourg Citizens can be acquired in simple and easy manner. The process is as simple as filling an online form in few minutes, easy to complete payment method to finish Indian Online Visa Application form .

After your Indian Visa Application is submitted, if our staff requires additional proof like your passport copy or face photograph we will request you. You may do so in response to our email or upload it at a future date. Our Indian Visa Help Desk can assist you in 47 languages. You can send us your information online or by email at [email protected] . Government of India now allows eVisa India to be filled for Luxembourg Citizens for visits up to 90 days for multiple entries in India.

Is there a requirement for Luxembourg Citizens to visit Indian Embassy at any stage?

When Indian Visa from Luxembourg is applied online there is no requirement at any stage to visit Indian Embassy or Indian Consulate. Once the eVisa for India is received by email, you are authorised to travel to India. .

You do not have to visit Indian Embassy for any confirmation or stamp on the passport.

Indian Visa Online is recorded in the central computer system of the Government of India , the Immigration Officers can access this information from any Airport of the world. Your name and passport number and Luxembourg Nationality is recorded in the computer system.

Luxembourg citizens are required to either keep a soft copy of email received on Phone/Computer/Tablet or printed copy and carry the eVisa to the airport. There is no stamp requirement on the passport for Luxembourg citizens for the electronic Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) that is sent in an email.

Are Luxembourg citizens required to courier passport / photograph / documents to Indian Embassy?

No, you do not need courier any required or supporting document to obtain Indian e-Visa. Luxembourg Citizens can either send the evidence documents either by email in response to a query by Immigration Officer or Government of India requirement regarding your Indian Visa Application or upload documents on this website in case required to support your India Visa Application. The link to upload documents required for Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) will be sent to the applicant’s email address provided at the time of filing Indian Visa Online. Luxembourg Citizens can also email directly to India e-Visa Help Desk .

What help and support can Luxembourg Citizens get for filing the Indian Visa Online (India e-Visa)?

One of the big advantages of applying Indian Visa Online from this website for the Government of India official immigration Visa is that Luxembourg Citizens can provide us with the supporting documents for your Indian Visa Application either by email or upload on the portal. Additionally, you can email our friendly Indian Visa Customer Support staff in any file format like JPG, TIF, PNG, JPEG, AI, SVG and many more saving you the time and hassle of file conversion or compression of files. This is ideal for customers who are not technically savvy because physical visit to Indian Embassy can result in rejection of the Indian Visa Application because of blurry bad photograph or passport scan copy.

In case the Immigration Officers from the Government of India require additional documents to support Luxembourg Citizens trip to India, then you can click on this link as to what are the Indian Visa Documents Requirements . You can read about requirements for essential documents here - Indian Visa Photograph Requirements and Indian Visa Passport Requirements . You can take a photo of your passport page and of your own face by your mobile phone or a camera and email Indian Visa Customer Support or upload on this website.

Can I apply for a Business Visit to India on Luxembourg passport?

Indian Visa from Luxembourg can be applied for business visits as well as tourist and medical visit under the Indian Government policy of eVisa India (India Visa Online). Business journey to India by Luxembourg Citizens can be for any of the several reasons as described in detail in  Business e-Visa for India .

How long does approval of Luxembourg application take?

In the business as usual circumstances you can get a decision in 3 or 4 days. However this assumes that you have completed the Indian Visa Application Form online correctly and uploaded required documents. Completing the form correctly means putting in correct passport information like first name, surname, date of birth without a mismatch and have also provided any additional supporting application documents like Luxembourg Passport scan copy and Face photograph. In case of a Business Visa you would have been additionally required to provide a Business Card and Business Invitation Letter or a Medical Letter from the hospital in case of Medical e-Visa for India . In some cases however it could take up to 7 business days depending on the correctness of the data in the Indian Visa Application or public holidays scheduled in India at the time of application or the busy holiday season.

What facilities can be enjoyed with regards to the Indian e-Visa by the Luxembourg Citizens?

• Depending on the type of Visa applied for Luxembourg Citizens are eligible to obtain an India Visa Online for up to 5 years in Validity .
• Indian Visa for Luxembourg Citizens can be used to enter India multiple times
• Luxembourg Citizens can utilize eVisa India (Indian Visa Online) for 90 day continuous and uninterrupted entry into India.
• India Visa Online is valid on 31 airports and 5 seaports for rather than land based immigration checkpoints for road travellers.
• This India Visa Online permits passage in all States and Union Territories of India.
• Indian Visa Online can be used for Tourism, Medical and Business Visits by the Luxembourg Citizens

What are the limitations with regards to the Indian e-Visa for Luxembourg Citizens?

There are a few limitations of Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) which are: Luxembourg Citizens cannot pursue journalism, film making, university degree in India or long term paid work on eVisa India (India Visa Online). Additionally, India Visa Online (eVisa India) does not provide the privilege of visiting military or cantonment areas – separate permission is required from the Government of India to visit these protected sites.

What should be Luxembourg Citizens be aware of if coming to Indian on e-Visa?

The guidance provided on this website for the Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) is sufficient for Luxembourg citizens, however the additional guidance and tips will be helpful to avoid the embarrassment of rejection or being refused entry into India. Indian Business Visa and Business Visitor arriving on Indian Business Visa have helpful guidance to prepare you for a successful outcome for your business visit to India.

Try not to Overstay

There is a fine of 300 US Dollars in India for exceeding your stay by as long as 90 days. Also, as much as 500 dollars fine for over staying to 2 years. Indian Government can likewise make legitimate move to impose penalty.

You may likewise impact your reputation for future travel and make it difficult to obtain visa for different nations by over extending your stay in India.

Take printout of Indian Visa sent by Email

While it isn't a necessity to have a paper copy of the Indian e-Visa (Indian Visa Online) for Luxembourg Citizens, it is more secure to do so on the grounds that your mobile phone which has the email confirmation might get misplaced or battery might be depleted and you will be unable to give the proof of having gotten electronic Indian Visa (eVisa India). Paper printout can server as proof of Indian e-Visa approval at the port of entry.

Ensure Passport has 2 blank pages

You have to have 2 empty or blank pages so the immigration officials of the Indian Immigration Department can append section stamp and leave stamp on your Passport at the airport.

Passport validity of 6 months

Your identification travel document which in most cases is an Ordinary Passport must be valid for a half year on the date of application of Indian Visa Application.

Please describe the application process for Indian Visa for Luxembourg Citizens?

• Step 1: Fill out the easy and straightforward Indian Visa Application Form , (Estimated time to complete is 3 minutes for most applicants).
• Step 2: Pay in 1 of 137 currencies using a Debit or Credit card.
• Step 3: Provide additional information , if requested by Government of India , we will email you if any further details are requested from you.
• Step 4: Get an approved electronic Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) by email.
• Step 5: You can go to any Luxembourg or foreign airport to board your flight for India. .
• You do not have to visit Indian Embassy during this process.
• You do not require a stamp on your passport.
• Indian electronic Visa is recorded in the computer system that Immigration Officers can access from any airport in the world.
• You should wait for our email before departing to the airport until we have emailed you an approved electronic Visa for India (eVisa India).

What can Luxembourg citizens do after getting an approved Indian Visa Online by email (eVisa India)?

If the electronic Visa for India (eVisa India) is approved by the Immigration Officers from the Government of India office, then it will be notified to you by secure email. You will find a PDF attachment which you can carry to the airport, alternatively you can take a paper printout of the email electronic Indian Visa Online (eVisa India).

You can go to the airport either in the Luxembourg or any offshore airport and visit India. At no stage do you need a stamp on your passport for Visa nor is there a need to visit the Indian Embassy or Indian consulate.

How many Airports can the citizens of Luxembourg arrive in India?

Citizens of Luxembourg can utilise the eVisa India on Thirty One (31) Airports as on 2024. This list of airports is constantly revised to stay up to date on the Indian Visa Arrival Airports and Seaports. Note that, if your Airport or Seaport is not in the list, then you should book a regular paper Visa at one of the Indian Embassy.

Is Indian Visa for Luxembourg citizens needed if coming by cruise ship?

Electronic India Visa is required if coming by a cruise ship. As of today, however, the eVisa India is valid on the following sea ports if arriving by cruise ship:

Can the Luxembourg Citizens arrive India from any country or only depart from their country of Passport?

You can arrive from any other country, no necessarily commence your flight or cruise from the country of your passport. Additionally, once you have received Indian eVisa by email, you are not required to either visit Indian embassy or get a paper stamp on your passport.

When do I need to contact Embassy?

During the Online electronic Visa process for India, at no stage are you required to visit or call Embassy of India.

However, if your eVisa is rejected for some reason, which is very rare case, then, you may be asked to apply for a regular paper Visa at the Indian Embassy. Read our guide on how to avoid rejection of Indian Visa .

Can I visit India from any country in the world?

Yes, you can enter India from ANY country in the world into India. You need not be living in that country as a resident.

However, there is a limitation on which ports you can enter from and which ports you can exit from. Designated airports and seaports are allowed for Entry into India on eVisa. While Airports, Seaports, Railway Ports and Land Ports are allowed for Exit from India on eVisa .

11 Things To Do and Places of Interest for Luxembourg Citizens

• Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh
• Sail through the Scenic Marble Rocks in Bhedaghat
• Go for Adventurous Camping at Sailani Tapu
• Enjoy a bird's eye view of Jaipur
• Lohagad Fort Night Trek
• Taste Tea, Kerala
• Go Birdwatching in Kumarakom, Kerala
• Revel in Pongal celebrations
• Valley of Flowers, Nainital
• Jama Masjid, Delhi
• Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi

Summary of Indian eVisa for Citizens of Luxembourg

Citizens of Luxembourg need to keep the following into consideration:

• Several types of Indian eVisa are available for your citizenship like Tourist , Medical, Business and Conference
• eVisa for India is also valid for travel by sea , refer to cruise ship visit
• Upload or email us your face photograph as per photo specifications , this can be taken by any mobile phone
• Passport must have two empty pages and also valid for six months
• Documents will be required for business and medical visa such as business invitation letter in case of Business eVisa and hospital letter for the patient in case of Medical eVisa
• Majority of airports and seaports are covered, however eVisa is not valid for entry by Land into India
• Thirty days eVisa is sufficient for most cases but there is a five years multiple entry eVisa for Tourist who intend to visit India frequently
• Go through our handy tips for business visitors for business trips
• Ensure you answer everything truthfully to avoid rejection of eVisa
• In case of any doubt contact Indian eVisa Help Desk and customer support staff

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