Luxembourg tourist visa
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries, yet this visa opens the whole continent. It is the Schengen short-stay visa (Type C, also called the uniform visa): up to 90 days in any 180-day period, with the freedom to travel across all 29 Schengen countries on a single sticker. For applicants in India, the decision sits with the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, handled through its Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (BPVL).
Apply through Luxembourg's mission only when it is your sole destination, your main one by length or purpose of stay, or the first Schengen country you enter. Files are lodged at VFS Global visa application centres in India, where your fingerprints and photograph are captured. A decision normally comes within 15 calendar days, though it can stretch to 45 in some cases; the consulate takes the final call.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian nationals, and nationals of other countries legally residing in India, may apply from India
- ✓Luxembourg must be your sole or main Schengen destination (by length or purpose), or the first Schengen country you enter
- ✓Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area, issued within the previous 10 years, with at least two blank pages
- ✓Proof of sufficient funds and clear economic, family and social ties to India to show intent to return
- ✓Travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area for the entire trip, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 including repatriation for medical reasons
- ✓Non-residents may apply in India only if legally present and able to justify applying here rather than in their country of residence
Visa options for Luxembourg
Tourism and sightseeing
Short-stay Type C visa for leisure travel and holidays in Luxembourg and the wider Schengen area.
Visiting family or friends
Short-stay Type C visa to visit relatives or friends, typically supported by an invitation and proof of the host's status.
Business (short stay)
Short-stay Type C visa for meetings, negotiations or conferences; supported by an invitation from the Luxembourg company.
Cultural, sports or event participation
Short-stay Type C visa to attend or take part in a cultural, sporting or similar event, supported by organiser documents.
Documents typically required
- ✓Completed Schengen visa application form, signed
- ✓Two recent passport photos to ICAO standards
- ✓Passport valid at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area, issued within the previous 10 years, with two blank pages (plus older passports if any)
- ✓Flight tickets and a day-by-day travel itinerary
- ✓Confirmed accommodation (hotel bookings) covering the full stay
- ✓Travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area with minimum cover of EUR 30,000, including emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
- ✓Personal bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds
- ✓Income Tax Returns and salary slips (salaried), or business registration and financials (self-employed)
- ✓Employer's leave-approval letter, or proof of business / studies
- ✓Cover letter stating the purpose and dates of travel
- ✓Proof of ties to India (employment, property or family) supporting return
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Apply through Luxembourg only when it is your sole or main Schengen destination, or your first point of entry; if you will spend more days in another Schengen country, apply through that country's mission instead. In India, Luxembourg applications are handled by VFS Global centres in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Cochin and others. Lodge no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before travel; the embassy advises applying at least 4 weeks ahead, or 6 weeks in the March to June peak season.
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee the visa?
Honestly, no one can. The decision rests solely with the Embassy of Luxembourg and its Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office. What we do is read your profile candidly and build the strongest, best-documented application possible. Over the last 2-3 years, our applications have carried a 97% success rate.
How long does a Luxembourg Schengen visa take?
For a complete, admissible application, the consulate usually decides within 15 calendar days. If extra checks or documents are needed, that can run to 30, or 45 in some cases. Add another 1-4 days each way while your file travels between the VFS centre and the embassy. Lodge it at least 4 weeks before you fly, or 6 weeks in the March to June peak.
Where do I apply for a Luxembourg tourist visa in India?
Through VFS Global visa application centres, which serve the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi. You will find them in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh and Jaipur. You attend in person to submit your documents and give biometrics — fingerprints and a photo.
Can I travel to other Schengen countries on this visa?
Yes. A Luxembourg Schengen Type C visa lets you travel across the whole Schengen area — 29 countries — for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the entry and validity dates on the visa. The one catch when applying: Luxembourg must be your main destination or first point of entry to go through its mission.