Luxembourg Visa Appointment in India: Booking Step by Step

The rules below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. The Embassy's Visa Section in New Delhi decides short- and long-stay visas for Indian citizens and foreign nationals legally resident in India, while VFS Global runs the centres where you hand in your file. Apply to Luxembourg only if it is your main Schengen destination. For documents and visa types in detail, see our Luxembourg visa page for Indians.

When should you book your Luxembourg visa appointment?

Your appointment date must fall inside a window set by the Embassy. Pick the date first, then look for a slot.

The inadmissibility rule refers to applications received less than 15 calendar days before travel. Files lodged outside Delhi also spend 1 to 4 days in transit to the Embassy, so leave a clear margin rather than booking at the edge of the window.

Which VFS centres accept Luxembourg applications?

VFS lists 16 locations for Luxembourg, but the Embassy marks three as currently closed.

• Open: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune.
• Currently closed per the Embassy: Gurgaon, Pondicherry, Trivandrum.

If your usual centre is on the closed list, book at another open centre instead. Our record does not hold centre addresses or opening hours, because the VFS page used for this check does not publish them, so confirm them on the VFS Global Luxembourg India page when you book.

Can someone else attend the appointment for you?

Whoever lodges the paperwork, all Schengen applicants must appear in person at VFS for biometrics. Plan the trip to the centre even if an agent is handling a business file.

How do you book and attend, step by step?

1. Confirm the category. Short-term options are tourist visit, family or friends, business, cultural or sport event or conference, and family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss national. Stays over 90 days use the long-term visa.
2. Fix your travel dates and check they sit inside the window above.
3. Choose an open centre close to where you live.
4. Book on the VFS Global Luxembourg site, selecting your category and centre. Decide on optional services at this point, for example Prime Time Submission at INR 3,500 or Premium Lounge at INR 3,600; none of them is compulsory.
5. Fill and sign the application form, date it, and paste (do not staple) one white-background photo, less than 6 months old.
6. Prepare the file on A4 sheets, in English or with a sworn English translation, including your bank statement, ITR acknowledgments and pay slips.
7. Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the visa fee and VFS service charge.

What will you pay at the appointment?

The official pages disagree on the short-stay fee. VFS lists INR 9,330 for adults and INR 4,665 for children aged 6 to 12, while the Embassy page states EUR 90 (9900 INR) and EUR 45 (4950 INR). The INR figure changes with the exchange rate at every month end, so check the VFS figure in force in the month you apply.

Applicants at centres other than New Delhi pay an additional courier charge for transfer of the file to New Delhi and back. The visa fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.

What happens after your appointment?

The Embassy's decision should not exceed 15 calendar days from receipt, and can take up to 45 calendar days if further checks or documents are needed. The consular post may request additional documents or call you for an interview. European Commission data shows that 23.0% of Schengen applications lodged at Luxembourg consulates in India in 2025 were not issued (814 of 3,684), compared with 15.7% in 2024; the figure describes all applicants, not your chances.

Booking mistakes to avoid

• Booking at a centre the Embassy lists as closed.
• Sending a travel agent to lodge a tourist file.
• Choosing Luxembourg when another Schengen country is your main destination.
• Booking a non-refundable ticket before the decision; the checklist states a paid ticket is not required, and a flight reservation meets the transport requirement.
• Using a handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passport issued after 01.04.2010, which is not accepted.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for Luxembourg visa files. Packages range from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter); WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I call the Luxembourg Embassy about my appointment?

The Embassy's Visa Section in New Delhi takes calls on +91 11 4998 6612 between 12:00 and 13:00, Monday to Friday, and can be reached at Newdelhi.Consulat@mae.etat.lu. Luxembourg's honorary consuls have no role in visas.

Is there a doorstep option instead of visiting a Luxembourg VFS centre?

VFS lists a VAYD/ODMV service at INR 9,900 per person, or INR 7,500 per person for groups of 2 to 10. Biometrics are still required for all Schengen applicants, so check the service details with VFS before booking.

Do I need a confirmed flight ticket for my Luxembourg appointment?

No. The checklist asks for proof of means of transport as a reservation or booking and states that a paid ticket is not required. Include the intra-Schengen connection to Luxembourg if you are not flying in directly.

Can I book a Luxembourg appointment if I live in India but am not Indian?

Yes. The Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi is competent for Indian citizens and foreign nationals legally resident in India, for both short- and long-stay visas.