Luxembourg is the smallest country in Europe, yet one of the most prosperous countries in the world. The pristine nature and beautiful sceneries have made the place an attractive tourist destination.

Indian citizens often pay visits to this country for vocational purposes. However, to visit the country, Indians need to have a visa for Luxembourg, which is also a Schengen visa, and a valid travel insurance (mandatory as of May 2022). Keep scrolling to learn about the visa policy of Luxembourg and other important details.

Depending on the stay duration, there are primarily two types of Luxembourg visas. These are short-term and long-term visas. However, under these two categories, there are different types of visas for other purposes. So let’s have a look at them.

•  Schengen Visa: This visa applies to all Schengen countries and is valid for a 90-day stay for a 6-month duration. Additionally, this visa is applicable for both single and multiple entries.
• National Visa: A national visa allows Indian citizens to stay up to 91 to 180 days in Luxembourg. This visa can be issued for multiple reasons; however, it is not only for researchers, short-term workers, students, volunteers, among others.
• Business Visa: An option for a business visa is also available for Indian citizens who are willing to visit the country for business purposes, for example, attending seminars or visiting a company.
• Tourist Visa: A tourist visa is also available for Indian tourists who are willing to visit Luxembourg for the purposes like tourism, visiting relatives, visiting family or friends etc.

The eligibility criteria for Indians to apply for a visa for Luxembourg are as follows,

• Indian citizens with a valid Indian passport
• Must have a travel insurance
• No Indian citizen can apply for an employment purpose

The necessary documents that Luxembourg visa policies include are as follows,

• Fully completed visa application form
• Passport with a validity of at least six months
• 2 copies of passport-size photos
• Confirmed return flight ticket
• A covering letter from the traveller’s end that will have the complete travel plan and the letter should be authorised by a local authority
• Last 3 years' income tax statement
• Original bank statements for the previous 6 months
• Complete details of the residence or the hotels you are going to stay
• Medical insurance policy

However, there are other specific needs for documents for a business visa. These are listed below,

Business Visa

• A valid passport that is not older than 10 years and at least has validity for 3 months more than the period you want to stay.
• The copy of the application form printed on an A4 sheet with a pax mobile number
• 2 copies of passport-size matt finished coloured photographs on white background with 80% face coverage
• A covering letter from the company’s end on company letterhead addressing the Visa officer of the Embassy of Luxembourg, explaining the purpose of the visit, duration, and expenses.
• Invitation letter
• Travel insurance adhering to the Schengen policies with the risk coverage of $ 30,000.
• Confirmed return tickets that cover all the sections
• Hotel booking confirmation with complete hotel details such as an address, phone no, email address, etc.
• Credit card limit and other important details stated by the bank
• Ast 2 years’ income tax file statement
• Last 3 months’ pay slip
• In the case where he or she owns a company, proof of  proprietorship registration
• Proof of sponsorship, if applicable
• Proof of retirement, if applicable

Tourist Visa

• Evidence of hotel booking or accommodation
• Evidence of occupation, for example, salary slip
• For students, a NOC from concerned institutions
• Income tax proof for last 6 months
• Evidence of sufficient fund backup

The processing fee of different types of Luxembourg visas for Indians are listed below,

• 84.23 Euro for  a short term business visa

• 84.23 Euro for a short term tourist visa

Disclaimer: The visa fees are subject to change, based on new immigration rules, the country in which you apply, the local currency and currency exchange rates.

The process of offline application are as follows -

Step 1: Visit your nearest visa application centre

Step 2: Fill out the application form

Step 3: Submit it along with necessary documents to the application centre

Step 4: Collect your application token from the centre

Step 5: Collect your visa from the nearest Embassy

The approval of a Luxembourg visa generally needs 15 working days; however, depending on the situation or the consulate, it may extend.

Travel insurance is mandatory for visiting Luxembourg. Further, it should cover a considerable amount of money so that it actually helps when it is needed. However, this travel protection is mainly health insurance. So apart from its legal needs, it is important for individuals' safety in this foreign country.

Therefore, if you are planning your next trip to Luxembourg, consider this guide on visa for Luxembourg for a smooth application process. For further details you can visit your visa application centre and clear all your doubts.