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Luxembourg visit visa: Schengen tourist, business, and family
A Luxembourg visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa that lets Indian travellers enter the Grand Duchy for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. It covers tourism, business, visiting family or friends, and cultural or sport events, and lets you travel across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study. A border officer decides entry.
Data current as of June 2026
What the Luxembourg visit visa covers
A Luxembourg visit visa, the Schengen short stay visa, lets Indian travellers come to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. One visa type covers many purposes.
It covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business, and conference, cultural, or sport events. Because Luxembourg is in the Schengen area, the same visa lets you travel across all the Schengen countries, so the key is showing your real purpose and that you will return to India.
The visit visa does not allow paid employment in Luxembourg or a long study program, which needs a long term Type D visa. Travel insurance of at least 30,000 EUR including repatriation is mandatory. All Indian files are decided by the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, and there is a short transit time for your file between VFS and the embassy. This page is a full guide: the options, the costs, the documents, the insurance rule, the timing, the application steps, what to do before you fly, and what to do once you arrive.
What you can visit Luxembourg for
All short visits to Luxembourg run through one Schengen short stay visa. These are the main purposes Indian travellers apply under.
Tourist visit
Holidays and sightseeing across Luxembourg City, its fortifications, castles, and the Moselle valley.
90 in 180
Business visit
Meetings, conferences, training, and trade fairs with a company invitation. No paid work.
90 in 180
Family and friends
Visiting relatives or friends with an invitation and the host’s identity or residence proof.
90 in 180
Cultural or sport event
Attending a cultural, artistic, or sport event for a short, defined period.
90 in 180
Medical treatment
Arranged treatment at a Luxembourg facility, with a confirmation, a cost estimate, and proof you can pay.
As approved
Child or dependant
A child applies for their own Schengen visa, with a birth certificate and power of attorney where needed.
90 in 180
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Luxembourg short-stay visa options compared
Most short visits use the same Schengen short stay visa for different purposes. This table compares the main options for Indian travellers.
| Option | Who it is for | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visit visa | Holidays, sightseeing, travel | 90 days in 180 |
| Business visit visa | Meetings, conferences, training | 90 days in 180 |
| Family or friends visit | Visiting relatives or friends | 90 days in 180 |
| Cultural or sport event | Attending a defined event | 90 days in 180 |
| Medical or child or dependant | Treatment, or children with family | As approved |
| Schengen travel | Onward to 29 Schengen countries | Within the 90 days |
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu), Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs (maee.gouvernement.lu), and VFS Global Luxembourg guidance, current for 2026. The tourist, business, family, event, medical, and child or dependant routes all use the Schengen short stay visa, which also allows travel across the Schengen area. The 90 days in any 180-day period is shared across all Schengen countries. Rules can change.
For most travellers one Schengen visa serves several purposes and many countries, so the key is showing your genuine reason and your funds. We match you to the right option.
How your file reaches the embassy
Luxembourg has one logistical detail many applicants miss. All files are decided in New Delhi, so your file travels to the embassy and back, which takes a little time on each side.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu), current for 2026. All Luxembourg visa files are decided by the Embassy in New Delhi. After you submit at VFS, the file travels to the embassy and back, taking between 1 and 4 days each way depending on your location. This is separate from the up to 15 calendar day processing time, which starts when the embassy receives your file. Applying early absorbs the transit comfortably.
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Funds and insurance you must show
Two requirements decide many Luxembourg applications: enough genuine funds, and Schengen-compliant insurance. Here is what to prepare.
Luxembourg does not fix a single published figure for funds and assesses each case, but a common guideline is about 67 EUR for each day of your visit per person. You show this through bank statements stamped and signed by your bank for the last three months, plus income tax returns for the last two years and proof of income. A steady balance helps, and large unexplained deposits raise questions, so explain any in your cover letter.
Travel, health, and accident insurance is mandatory, with a minimum of 30,000 EUR including repatriation for medical reasons, valid across the whole Schengen area for your travel period. Family members of EEA or Swiss citizens exercising free movement are exempt from this insurance requirement. Without valid insurance, your application is refused.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and VFS Global Luxembourg guidance, current for 2026. Luxembourg does not publish a single fixed daily figure; about 67 EUR per day per person is a commonly cited guideline, assessed case by case, so confirm what fits your trip. The insurance minimum of 30,000 EUR including repatriation is the Schengen rule. Figures can change, so confirm them before you apply.
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Documents you need for a Luxembourg visit visa
A complete, consistent file is the single biggest factor you control. This table shows the core documents and the extras for each purpose.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport and photos | All applicants | Valid 3 months beyond stay, two blank pages |
| Schengen application form | All applicants | Completed and signed for Luxembourg |
| Travel insurance | All applicants | Min 30,000 EUR, includes repatriation |
| Funds, ITR, itinerary | All applicants | Bank-stamped statements, 2 years ITR |
| Invitation or company letter | Family and business visits | Host or company, with dates and proof |
| Birth certificate, power of attorney | Child or dependant | Certified, where a minor travels |
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and VFS Global Luxembourg checklist guidance, current for 2026. Bank statements should be stamped and signed by your bank for the last three months, with income tax returns for the last two years and proof of your economic, family, and social roots in India. Bring originals plus a photocopy. Requirements vary by case. Confirm the current checklist before you apply.
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Luxembourg visit visa fees
Government fees for a Luxembourg visit visa are set under Schengen rules and paid at VFS in Indian rupees. The table shows the main charges to plan for.
| Charge | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa fee, adult | EUR 90 | Paid in INR; non-refundable |
| Child 6 to 11 | EUR 45 | Reduced fee; under 6 free of visa fee |
| VFS service charge | Varies | Includes GST; per application |
| Travel insurance | From about EUR 30 | Min 30,000 EUR, includes repatriation |
| Other costs | Varies | Photos, courier, optional call-back |
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and VFS Global Luxembourg fee guidance, current for 2026. The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children 6 to 11, with under 6 free of the visa fee, paid in Indian rupees, non-refundable. The VFS service charge includes GST and applies per application, and insurance, courier, and an optional call-back service are extra. Charges can change, so confirm current amounts before you apply.
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When to apply, and the 15-day cut-off
Timing matters more for Luxembourg than for many countries, because applying too late can make your file inadmissible. Here is the window to aim for.
Aim for this
4 to 6 weeks before travel
The Embassy recommends applying at least 4 weeks before your travel date, and 6 weeks during the peak season from March to June. You can apply as early as 6 months ahead.
Never do this
Inside 15 calendar days
If your application is received less than 15 calendar days before travel, the Embassy can deem it inadmissible and send it back unprocessed. Do not leave it that late.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and VFS Global Luxembourg, current for 2026. Applications can be lodged up to 6 months before travel and no later than 15 calendar days before. A file received inside 15 days can be deemed inadmissible. Timings can change, so confirm them when you apply.
What to do before you travel to Luxembourg
A smooth trip starts before you fly. Get your documents, money, and plans in order so the border officer sees a genuine, well-prepared visitor.
Pack these
- Passport valid for your trip, with your visa sticker.
- Schengen insurance for at least 30,000 EUR with repatriation.
- Itinerary, accommodation, and return ticket.
- Bank-stamped funds proof or your host invitation.
Check these
- Your total Schengen days stay within 90 in 180.
- You do not overstay the duration of stay on the sticker.
- Your insurance covers the whole trip and all Schengen.
- You carry printed copies for the border officer.
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The Luxembourg visit visa application process
You prepare your file, submit at a VFS centre in India, and the application goes to the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi for the decision. Follow the steps in order so nothing is missed.
Complete the form
Fill the Schengen application for Luxembourg and gather the checklist documents.
Buy insurance
Schengen cover of at least 30,000 EUR including repatriation.
Show your funds
Bank-stamped statements for three months, plus two years of tax returns.
Book VFS
Appointment at the VFS Global centre for Luxembourg that serves your city.
Give biometrics
Attend in person, give fingerprints and a photo, pay the fees, and submit.
Decision
The Embassy in New Delhi decides, then you collect your passport from VFS.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu), Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs (maee.gouvernement.lu), and VFS Global Luxembourg, current for 2026. Steps and fees are set under Schengen rules and can change, and processing usually does not exceed 15 calendar days from when the embassy receives the file, plus 1 to 4 days transit each way. A visa does not guarantee entry, since a border officer decides at arrival. Confirm current details before you apply.
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Luxembourg visit visa dos and donts
Small mistakes cause many refusals. These dos and donts keep your application honest and strong.
Do the right things
- Apply 4 to 6 weeks before travel, never inside 15 days.
- Show bank-stamped statements and two years of tax returns.
- Buy Schengen insurance of at least 30,000 EUR.
- Explain any large deposits in your cover letter.
- Match every date across all your documents.
- Respect the duration of stay on your visa sticker.
Do not do these
- Do not apply inside 15 days, since the file can be rejected.
- Do not work in Luxembourg or earn money there.
- Do not overstay the duration of stay on the sticker.
- Do not give false information or fake bookings.
- Do not hide a past visa refusal from any country.
- Do not buy non-refundable tickets before approval.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. Applying inside 15 calendar days can make a file inadmissible, and false information or overstaying can lead to refusal and a ban across all Schengen countries. Rules can change, so confirm current details. Following them protects your record.
What to do once you are in Luxembourg
A visit visa lets you do more than sightsee, within clear limits. Here is what you can and cannot do as a visitor.
You can
- Travel, sightsee, and visit family and friends.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and cultural or sport events.
- Take a short course of less than 90 days.
- Get medical treatment you have arranged.
- Travel onward to other Schengen countries.
- Stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Luxembourg.
- Study a long or degree program.
- Overstay the duration of stay on your sticker.
- Extend except for serious or exceptional reasons.
- Treat the visa as permission to settle.
At the border, an officer asks about your visit and checks your documents, so keep them ready. Read your visa sticker carefully, since you cannot overstay the duration of stay even if the validity period has not ended.
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period applies across the whole Schengen area, and the duration of stay on the sticker is the firm limit. Extension is exceptional and decided by the authorities. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
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How long you can stay and entry types
A Schengen short stay is limited and shared across the whole area. This table explains the stay, entry types, and multiple-entry options for frequent travellers.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum stay | 90 days in 180 | Shared across all Schengen countries |
| Duration of stay | On the sticker | Cannot overstay, even within validity |
| Entry type | Single, double, multiple | Follows the Visa Code cascade rules |
| Frequent travellers | Up to 5 years | Longer multi-entry for clean history |
| Extension | Exceptional only | Force majeure or serious reasons |
Source: Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period is calculated across the whole Schengen area, not just Luxembourg, and the duration of stay on the sticker is firm. Entry validity follows the Visa Code cascade rules, with revised cascade rules for India from April 2024, and a multiple-entry visa can be valid for up to five years, assessed by the Embassy and not guaranteed. Rules can change.
The short stay visa is for short visits, not for settling. If you want to work, study long term, or stay longer, a long term Type D visa and an authorisation to stay are needed. We explain the entry options and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for, and refusal reasons
A Luxembourg visit visa is approved when you show a genuine short visit, enough funds, valid insurance, and strong ties to India. Knowing what the Embassy of Luxembourg checks helps you prepare.
Common refusal reasons include weak or unstamped financial documents, funds that look insufficient or have unexplained large deposits, short or missing insurance, a vague itinerary or purpose, gaps in accommodation, unclear ties to India, or doubts about your intention to return. Applying too close to travel can also make a file inadmissible. Many cases can be reapplied with a stronger file.
A Luxembourg visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa, applied for through VFS Global with biometrics and decided by the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, costing EUR 90 for adults. It needs travel insurance of at least 30,000 EUR including repatriation and genuine funds, covers tourism, business, family, events, medical, and child or dependant travel, and allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study.
Factual overview, verified against the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (newdelhi.mae.lu), the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs (maee.gouvernement.lu), and VFS Global Luxembourg, current for 2026. Fees, stay periods, and rules are set under Schengen rules and can change at any time. A visa does not guarantee entry.
Meeting the criteria improves your chances, but the final decision rests with the Embassy of Luxembourg and the border officer. We give you a realistic view and help you build the strongest possible application.
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