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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

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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 by any visa application including the taking of the photograph and the taking of the fingerprints are mandatory for the examination of a visa application. Failure to provide such data will result in the application being inadmissible.

The responsible authorities

Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes 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 relevant authorities of the Member States [1] and processed by those authorities for the purposes of a decision on a visa application.

The data and data concerning the decision taken on an application or a decision whether to annul, revoke, or extend a visa issued will be entered into, and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for a maximum period of five years, during which it will be accessible to the visa authorities and the authorities competent for carrying out checks on visas at external borders and within the Member States, immigration and asylum authorities in the Member States for the purposes of verifying whether the conditions for the legal entry into, stay and residence on the territory of the Member States are fulfilled, of identifying persons who do not or who no longer fulfil these conditions, of examining an asylum application and of determining responsibility for such examination.

Under certain conditions the data will be also available to designated authorities of the Member States and to Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences.

Third Country and international organisations

Personal data might also be transferred to third countries or international organisations for the purpose of proving the identity of third-country nationals, including for the purpose of return. Such transfer only take place under certain conditions [2] . You can contact the authority responsible for processing the data to obtain further information on these conditions and how they are met in your specific case.

Transparency and rights of the data subject

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

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://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/sites/homeaffairs/files/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy/how_to_apply/docs/links_to_ms_websites_en.pdf

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, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein 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 the exchange of data on short-stay visas between Schengen States. The main objectives of the VIS are to facilitate visa application procedures and checks at external borders as well as to enhance security. 

The purpose of this global VIS introduction process is to better protect applicants against identity theft and to prevent document fraud and so-called "visa shopping". Fingerprints are widely used within the EU as a more secure means of identification. The use of biometric data for identification purposes of a visa holder is a faster and more accurate way to identify a visa holder by border police.

The VIS consists of 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 connected to the national visa systems of all Schengen States via the national interfaces to enable competent authorities of the Schengen States to process data on visa applications and on visas issued, refused, annulled, revoked or extended.

The VIS is composed of two systems, first the VIS database with alphanumerical searching capabilities and an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) that compares received fingerprints against the database and returns a hit/no hit response, along with matches.

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

The VIS processes continuously the information collected by Schengen States' Consulates. For example, the information entered locally by the visa authorities can be available within a few minutes in the VIS. The VIS supports swift services for verification of visa holders at the border crossing points. For example, a verification takes only a few seconds.

The Commission was in charge of the development of the central database, the national interfaces and the communication infrastructure between the central VIS and the national interfaces. Each Schengen State is responsible for the development, management, and operation of its national system.

The Agency for the management of large-scale IT systems (eu-LISA) is the Management Authority of the VIS.

What is the legal basis for the VIS?

The main acts constituting the VIS legal framework are:

• 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 always have to appear in person when lodging the application in order to provide their photograph and fingerprints.

The photograph will be digitally taken at the time of the application at a later stage – it is currently scanned from an existing paper photograph.

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

Nevertheless, it has to be underlined that in case of reasonable doubt regarding the identity of the applicant, the Consulate shall 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).

When arriving at the external border of the Schengen area, visa holders will have to provide their fingerprints for comparison with those registered in the VIS, if requested by Schengen States' border control authorities. The searches in the VIS by Schengen States’ border guards are carried out using the visa sticker number in combination with the fingerprints, except in a limited set of circumstances (for instance due to the intensity of traffic).

Visa holders whose fingerprints were not collected at the time of application, because they were exempted from this, will not be requested to provide fingerprints at the border.

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

Unfortunately, a person will not be issued a Schengen visa if he/she fails to provide biometric data. There are, however, in accordance with Article 13(7) of the Visa Code several categories of citizens, who do not have 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, the owners of biometric passports also have to show up in person when applying for a short-stay Schengen visa.

How is my biometric data protected in the VIS?

Strict data protection rules are defined in the VIS-related rules and are subject to the control of national and European data protection authorities.  

Data is kept in the VIS for maximum 5 years starting from the expiry date of the visa, if a visa has been issued; or on the new expiry date of the visa, if a visa has been extended; or on the date when the negative decision is taken by the visa authorities. 

Any person has the right to obtain communication of the data recorded in the VIS related to him/her from the Schengen State which entered the data into the system. Any person may also request that inaccurate data related to him/her be corrected and that data unlawfully recorded be deleted.

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

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

Which data are registered in the VIS?

Schengen States' visa authorities register in the VIS data relating to short-stay visa applications (i.e. applications for stays in the Schengen area up to 90 days). Data on national long-stay visas are not yet registered in the VIS.

On receipt of an application, the visa authorities of the competent Schengen State will create an application file in the VIS and will register the alphanumeric data contained in the Schengen visa application form, the digital photograph, and the 10 fingerprints taken flat of the applicant. 

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

When a decision has been taken on the application (issuance / refusal of the visa) or subsequently (annulment, revocation, extension), the information is registered in the VIS by the visa authorities of the competent Schengen States. When the visa is issued and if all the applicant's data - including his/her fingerprints - was registered in the VIS, a code 'VIS' 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 both for entering and consulting the data. The data on the application and on the decisions related thereto are entered in the VIS by the visa authorities of the Schengen State competent for examining the application or for taking the decision. Data entered by one Schengen State may then be consulted by the visa authorities of all other Schengen States, for instance when examining another application from the same applicant.

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

The national border authorities have access to the VIS for the purpose of verifying the identity of the visa holder, the authenticity of the visa, and whether the conditions for entry to the territory of the Schengen States are fulfilled. Checks in the VIS at the external borders of the Schengen area with systematic fingerprint verifications are compulsory, except in a limited set of circumstances.

The national authorities responsible for carrying out identity checks within the territory of the Schengen States have access to the VIS for the purpose of verifying 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 are fulfilled.  

The competent national asylum authorities have access to the VIS for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application in accordance with Regulation (EC) n° 343/2003 and for the examination of such an application.

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

The national law enforcement authorities have access to VIS data for the same purposes, providing that certain legal conditions are fulfilled: access to VIS data must be necessary in a specific case and there must be reasonable grounds to consider that the consultation of the data will substantially contribute to the prevention, detection or investigation of terrorist and other serious crimes.

As a rule, VIS data cannot be transferred or made available to a third country or an international organization. By way of derogation, certain data registered in the VIS (name, nationality, travel document number, residence) may be communicated to a third country or an international organization when necessary in an individual case for proving the identity of a third country national, including for the purpose of return. 

In the exercise of its public interest mission, the General Department of immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs collects and uses your personal data to allow the processing of your file according to the provisions of the amended law of the 29 August 2008 on the free movement of persons and immigration.

The data collected by the General Department of immigration can also be used to update your data in the National Register of Natural Persons as well as for statistical purposes. The data can also be used to verify the regularity of your stay under the provisions of the amended law of August 29, 2008 mentioned above, by other administrations and ministries in the context of other procedures, such as the procedure of acquisition of the Luxembourg nationality at the Ministry of Justice.

The data processed, or part of them, necessary for the accomplishment of a public mission, might be communicated or made accessible to other authorities, who are authorized to access it according to a legal provisions (National Reception Office, Health Directorate, Ministry of Justice).

The data are kept for the duration of the processing of the file at the General Department of immigration and for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above.

You have a right to access, rectify and delete your data, as well as a right of objection and a right to demand the limitation of treatment, under certain conditions and unless the treatment is necessary for the administration to carry out a public interest mission.

If you wish to exercise these rights or for any request relating to data protection, you can contact the General Department of immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs (B.P.752, L-2017 Luxembourg) by postal mail accompanied by a proof of identity. Complaints may be addressed to the Data Protection Officer (Commissaire à la protection des données auprès de l’Etat, 43, bd Roosevelt L-1450 Luxembourg).

Complaints may be lodged with the National Commission for the Protection of Data (CNPD) (15, Boulevard du Jazz L-4370 Belvaux).

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

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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 will 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 General Department of immigration .

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 visa, third-country nationals must apply, from their country of origin, for a temporary authorisation to stay at the General Department of immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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 type D visa, third-country nationals must apply, from their country of origin, for a work permit / authorisation to stay for trainees at the General Department of immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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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Visa Information

Last updated: 30 June 2023

Do I need a Visa?

Please check here whether you require a Visa for Ireland or not.

Please note that Ireland is not in the Schengen Area and a  Schengen visa  or a Luxembourg/EU residence permit  (titre de séjour - carte bleue européenne/ carte de résidence/carte de séjour)  does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

How can I apply for a Business Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Business Visa are available here

The list of the supporting documents for this Visa is available here

How can I apply for a Tourist Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Tourist Visa are available here

How can I apply for a Visit Family/Friend Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Visit Family/Friend Visa are available  here

The list of the supporting documents for this Visa is available  here

For information on other Irish visas, please visit the  Irish Immigration Service website .

All Visa applications must be done online . At the end of the online process you will be asked to print out an application summary which you then submit to this Embassy along with your supporting documents.

Visa applications must be sent to the Embassy by registered post or courier or submitted to the Embassy in person.

The Embassy works on appointment only.

Once you've applied online you can  contact the Embassy  (please indicate your application reference number) to arrange an appointment to submit your full application to this Embassy.

Payment details for applications submitted to this Embassy are indicated below. Certain nationalities are fee exempt from visa fees (see  here ).

Processing Time: 6-8 weeks (from the day your application summary incl. full documentation has been received at the Embassy). Applications are processed in the order they are received. There is no express service for Visa applications. 

Once a decision has been made on your application, you will be contacted by e-mail. In order to ensure that resources can be used to best effect,  delivery confirmations and status updates on applications will not be provided. 

  NOTICE FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS AND RESIDENTS OF UKRAINE SEEKING TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND

Ukrainian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. If you are a Ukrainian national or if you are fleeing Ukraine, more information is available from the  Department of Justice . 

  NOTICE FOR HOLDERS OF CONVENTION TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

In July 2022, the Government  announced  the temporary suspension for 12 months of visa free travel for holders of Convention Travel Documents issued to refugees. This means  holders of the Convention Travel Document issued by Luxembourg ( see example ) require a visa for Ireland .

Who needs a Visa

Whether you need a visa to travel to Ireland depends on what country you're from. Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland.

Information on visa requirements for transiting through Ireland is available here

Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does  not  entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

Unless you qualify for the  Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme  or the British Irish Visa Scheme a valid UK visa does  not  entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa. Further information on these schemes is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service .

Note : A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse entry even if you have a visa.

Remember…

If you're a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.

Types of Visa and Documentation

Full information on the different types of visas, required documentation, and how to apply can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service . 

Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa is available here .

Information on coming to work in Ireland is available here .

Information on coming to study in Ireland is available here .

Information on coming to join family in Ireland is available here .

Visa Appeals

If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision.

Further information on appealing visa decisions is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service

All appeals are handled directly by the Irish Immigration Service

How to Apply

You need to:

• Complete the  online application form  

This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.

• Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee.
• Submit your application

To complete the process, you must submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. Where you submit your application depends on where you are living. The summary application form will direct you to the relevant Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre.

Check the website of the relevant Embassy or Consulate for further information on how to submit your application for processing

If you applied at an Embassy or Consulate, they will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.

If you applied directly to an Irish Immigration Service Visa Office or if your application was referred to the Irish Immigration Service for a decision, you can check the Irish Immigration Service  Visa Decision Weekly Listing   using your reference number.

On Arrival in Ireland

Further information on what to expect on arrival in Ireland can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service .

Information on entry for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals is available here . 

Information on entry for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals is available here .

Information on travelling with children is available here .

Information on transiting through Ireland is available here .

Check the website of the Irish Immigration Service for information on preclearance and entry visa fees, including information on visa fee exemptions.

You can also contact your local Embassy or Consulate for more details on fees and payment methods

Payment Details

We accept the following forms of payment:

The Embassy of Ireland in Luxembourg does not accept cash or credit card payment in respect of Visa Fees and payment must be done on the following account:

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IRELAND, LUXEMBOURG

IBAN LU16 0030 1825 7358 1000

Please ensure that the  applicant's full name and the Visa Application Reference Number  is included in the communication field so that we can identify your payment.

Visa applications without proof of payment will not be accepted.

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Required documents for a luxembourg schengen visa.

Documents for a Luxembourg  Schengen visa application must be filled in using capital letters and completed or translated through an official translator into English, French, or German.

• At least 2 blank pages
• With the applicant’s signature
• Not more than 10 years old
• Valid for at least 3 months after the expiration of the requested visa
• Previous passport, if applicable
• Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
• Plain white background
• Taken within the past 6 months
• Forward-facing with facial features visible and clear
• Completed application form
• Biometric data (Fingerprints)
• Luxembourg Visa fee
• Travel Itinerary or plan
• Proof of return to the country of residence or forward ticket to another country
• Reason for travel to Luxembourg
• Flight reservations
• Proof of financial means (bank statements over the last 3-month period, personal properties, and/or other assets)
• Proof of accommodations (with booking reference number, location, and contact number of the hotel)
• Valid through the entire visa period
• Valid in all Schengen countries
• A minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR must be purchased
• Insurance conditions such as validity, duration, and extent of your coverage to be clearly stated on the confirmation letter or insurance document
• Name and address of employer
• Nature of employment
• Starting date of employment
• Purpose of travel
• Duration of time off from work for travel
• Personal-ID page of passport.
• Older Schengen visas (if relevant).
• Residence permit (if relevant).
• If the minor applicant is adopted, adoption documents are required
• If the minor applicant's parents are divorced, divorce papers are required
• If the minor applicant's parents are deceased, death certificates are required
• Letter of consent from both parents or legal guardians
• Passport copies of both parents or legal guardians
• It may also be necessary to submit supplementary documents in relation to your travel visa application.

Luxembourg Visa Fees

The standard fee for the application of a Luxembourg Schengen visa is 80 EUR. However, there are particular applicants who are exempted from fees, such as most student visas and visas for children below the age of 6. Applicants will probably have to pay a separate, non-refundable service payment with their application.

Luxembourg Visa Application Steps

• Prepare all the required documents.
• Select “Tourism” as the reason for travel on the visa application form.
• Decide the number of entries needed to Luxembourg or the Schengen area.
• Application procedures for a Luxembourg Schengen visa may vary, depending on where you are applying. Check your selected consulate’s website to determine the procedures for submitting an application.
• Applicants can complete, and print the online form which can be accessed here .
• Submit the paper copy to the Luxembourg Consulate or visa processing center.
• Most applications require an in-person appointment at the nearest Luxembourg Consulate or visa center in order to submit the application. Alternatively, applications may be submitted without a prior appointment during normal operating hours. Contact the Luxembourg Consulate or visa center to determine if there is a need to schedule an appointment.
• Note: Applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the date of travel but not earlier than 6 months before the date of travel.
• Generally, applications must be submitted in person to the Luxembourg Consulate or visa processing center. However, there may be a few differences in the submission procedures.
• Applicants will likely be required to submit their fingerprints (biometric data). Children below the age of 12 are exempted from biometric data collection. Applicants who have submitted their fingerprints within the last 59 months will most likely not be asked to resubmit.
• Applicants may also be asked to come back on another date for an interview regarding their trip.
• Pay the visa application fee.

When to Apply for Luxembourg Schengen Visa

Visa applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the travel date but no earlier than 6 months before the travel date.

Where to Apply

Applications should be submitted personally either through the Luxembourg Consulate, or the consulate of a country that represents the consular affairs of Luxembourg.

In countries without any Luxembourg consulate, applications may be submitted through a Schengen state consulate representing the interests of a Luxembourg consulate.

Applications should be submitted only in the country of citizenship or residence.

A valid reason is needed for applicants who must submit through a consulate or visa processing center in a country where they are currently legally present but not a resident. Valid reasons include legally staying in a country on a valid permit or visa and that the consulate in that country has accepted the reason for applying through them and has decided to process your application.

Applicants can check for the locations of Luxembourg Consulates and visa application centers here . Please note that the website is in French.

Luxembourg Visa Processing Time

Generally, it takes approximately 15 days to process Luxembourg Schengen visa applications. However, in some cases it might take as long as 45 days.

For approved visa applications:

Applicants must ensure that the information on the visa is complete and valid upon collection.

Applicants who have received their Schengen Visa for Luxembourg should remember the following things:

• Inform the Luxembourg Consulate or visa application center of any change to your itinerary after submission is completed.
• The approval of a Schengen visa does not guarantee entry upon arrival to Luxembourg or other countries in the Schengen area.
• Additional documents pertaining to your financial means or accommodation may still be required to gain entry to Luxembourg or other Schengen areas.

For denied Luxembourg visa applications:

• If your application for a Luxembourg Schengen visa was rejected, you or your legal representative have the right to appeal the decision within 3 months.
• The appeal process begins by picking up the standard-issued visa refusal form which also has the details of the reason for the rejection and the procedures of the appeal process.
• Appeals must be filed with a court lawyer at the administrative tribunal.
• A non-refundable fee must be paid for the appeal to be processed.

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Luxembourg visa policy.

Luxembourg is an EU country but is also a member of the Schengen zone, which shares the same passport-free policy. This shared policy involving more than two dozen countries allows for the free entry and exit of fellow citizens without a passport. Citizens from member states can visit Luxembourg with their ID cards and stay indefinitely for as long as they wish. They are also free to pursue any interest they may have as long as it is legal.

This privilege is not extended to non-EU citizens coming from abroad. Under the current Schengen policy, all visitors who are not from EU countries are placed in two groups; the first group is the non-visa-exempt group, and the second is the visa-exempt group.

Schengen Visa For Non-Visa Exempt Visitors

If you are not an EU citizen and your country is not on the visa-exempt list, you must apply for a Luxembourgian visa. There are two types of visas: the national visa for long stays and the popular Schengen visa. Citizens of more than 150 countries can apply for this visa, recognized by all Schengen countries in the zone.

The visa is issued by embassies and consulates abroad and is valid for 180 days from the issue date. The holder can visit Luxembourg and any other country in the zone for up to 90 days. Schengen visa is a multiple entry visa that can be used for business, transit, or tourism. Patients seeking medical attention in Luxembourg may also use it for entry. Applicants must possess passports with a minimum of six months validity and travel with the passport used for the Schengen visa application and the visa issued.

ETIAS Online Authorization For Visa-Exempt Visitors

Being a member of the Schengen zone and the European Union, Luxembourg also operates on h same visa waiver policy for selected nationalities. Previously, visitors from eligible countries could visit Luxembourg with just their passports but not anymore. The EU has floated a new entry program for visa-exempt visitors. Under the new arrangement, such visitors must apply for travel authorization online before they are granted access to Luxembourg or any other Schengen country, for that matter.

The online authorization is called the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

This online system pre-screens applicants before approving their visit to the zone using security databases. 

This policy will go into force in 2024, and without ETIAS, visitors from visa-exempt countries will not be allowed to visit Luxembourg. The application form has sections for your personal itinerary and passport information. It also has a section for security questions which must be answered accordingly. The application will be processed automatically, and applicants will know their date within minutes.

The purpose of ETIAS is to increase the security levels of EU countries to prevent dangerous elements from breaching their borders. ETIAS will be valid for three years, and visitors may visit and stay for up to three months within a six months cycle.

Note:  Luxembourg currently has no visa bans on any foreign country.

Key Information About Luxembourg ETIAS and Travel Tips

Eligibility:  What is most important to note is that ETIAS is not for everyone coming to Europe; it is only for visa-exempt countries. If you currently enjoy visa-free entry into any Schengen country because of your passport, you will be required to get this approval from 2024, but if a Schengen visa is a requirement for entry, you will not be eligible for ETIAS. You must visit the nearest Luxembourg foreign mission to get a Schengen visa.

Passport:  Your ETIAS will be linked to your passport, so endeavor to always travel with it anytime you visit the region; if you visit with a different one, you will not be allowed into Luxembourg. Also, note that the ETIAS approval expires once the passport it is linked to also expires.

Duration of Stay:  The maximum duration you can stay in Luxembourg or any other Schengen country with your ETIAS permit is 90 days, but this is not in isolation. Visa-exempt foreigners can spend up to 90 days in 180 days. The time starts counting from the very next day after they arrive in any Schengen country, so be mindful of this. This rule applies to visitors coming to single or multiple countries.

Purpose:  Remember that you are only allowed to use this online authorization for short-term, not long-term, visits. Persons looking to study, work or engage in any activity extending for more than 90 days should opt for a long-stay visa instead.

Multinationality:  The concept of multi nationality also applies to ETIAS like it does to Schengen visas. Etias permit holders will be allowed to visit as many countries as they wish within the Schengen zone in 90 days. Currently, 27 Schengen countries and close to ten other non-Schengen countries in Europe will accept ETIAS as an entry document. The only caveat is that visitors coming to non-Schengen countries must visit a Schengen country first before making a detour.

Non Schengen Countries:  As far as ETIAS is concerned, some countries accept and do not accept this authorization permit that is not part of the Schengen zone. Once ETIAS becomes active, you can’t visit the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland with Schengen as these countries have distinct visa policies and do not subscribe to the policies of the European Commission. On the other hand, you will be able to visit non-Schengen countries like Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus. Macedonia and Albania are some of the other countries on the continent you can visit, but provided you have visited other countries in the Schengen zone first. Consult travel advisory to know more.

Luxembourg e-Visa Online – Get your Luxembourg e-Visa with VisaHQ

Luxembourg is one of the EU countries that has signed the Schengen Agreement to allow for an open border policy with other member states. If you are planning a trip to Luxembourg, you will need an entry permit in the form of a visa or an online travel authorization, regardless of which country you come from.

How To Apply For ETIAS With VisaHQ

Applicants will be able to apply for ETIAS with VisaHQ once it becomes mandatory in 2024. You can complete the application in a few minutes by following these steps.

Complete the online application form: The ETIAS online form must be completed. Please answer all the security questions and provide your travel, transit, and passport information as they appear on your travel documents.

Upload travel documents:  The next step is to upload your travel documents in scanned copies. Ensure that they are clear and readable.

Pay the fee: The application fee must be paid online using a credit or debit card. After making the payment submit the application for processing.

Get Approved:  Unlike visa applications that take a few days, ETIAS will be processed in minutes, so you will know soon after whether you are cleared to travel or not. If you are cleared, the ETIAS system will send you a confirmation email to that effect.

Why Use VisaHQ 

If you are still unsure about using VisaHQ for your online applications, here are some reasons why you should

• We have more than two decades of experience facilitating online applications for clients
• We are present on two continents
• We have experts that will offer you guidance and technical support for your application
• You can apply for multiple visas and online travel authorizations using our site
• You can track your application status online
• Your information is protected at all times
• User-friendly platform for first-time users

Using VisaHQ for your application is smart; send us your inquiries or apply now.

Luxembourg COVID-19 travel restrictions

• Entry is open Luxembourg is open to all countries. Prior to arrival requirements Valid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure. Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply. Upon arrival restrictions 😷 Masks is required when social distancing can't be maintained.

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