Luxembourg Visa Fee from India 2026: Every Charge in Rupees

Below is every charge that can appear on a Luxembourg visa file lodged in India, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. The visa fee belongs to the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, which decides applications for the whole of India. The service charge belongs to VFS Global, which runs the Luxembourg Visa Application Centres. For the full application process, read our Luxembourg visa guide for Indian citizens.

How much is the Luxembourg visa fee in rupees?

The short-stay (Schengen C) fee depends on the applicant's age and family status, not on the purpose of travel. A tourist, a business traveller and someone visiting family pay the same amount. VFS Global lists the fee in rupees; the Embassy lists it in euros with its own rupee figure.

The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. VFS says its rupee amounts follow the current exchange rate and are subject to change every month end, so the figure on your appointment day may differ slightly from the one in this table.

Why do VFS and the Embassy show different rupee amounts?

Both quote the same euro fee: EUR 90 for the standard short-stay visa and EUR 45 for a child aged 6-12. The gap comes from the conversion. The VFS page converts at the current exchange rate and shows INR 9330 and INR 4665. The Embassy page shows 9900 INR and 4950 INR. Long-stay visas follow the same pattern: INR 5185 at VFS against EUR 50 / INR 5500 on the Embassy's long-term visa page, updated 6 October 2026.

The VFS page is not fully consistent on its own charge either. Its short-term fee section gives a service charge of INR 2281 per application, inclusive of GST, while another passage on the same page states INR 1605. Check the amount shown when you book on the VFS Global Luxembourg page, and carry enough to cover the higher figure.

What does VFS Global charge on top of the visa fee?

The service charge applies to every application lodged at a Luxembourg Visa Application Centre. Everything else in this table is optional; you can submit a complete file without buying any of it.

One extra catches applicants outside Delhi. Applicants at centres other than New Delhi pay an additional courier charge for the transfer of the file to New Delhi and back. The courier service charge at New Delhi is INR 276. The VFS page does not state the amount for other cities, so ask at the centre when you book.

What do Luxembourg work and student visas cost?

Long-stay visas (type D, for stays over 90 days) carry one fee for all applicants, including children: EUR 50 / INR 5500 according to the Embassy, or INR 5185 on the VFS page, plus the VFS service charge of INR 2281. The same fee applies to the student visa and to work visas for salaried workers and EU Blue Card holders.

The procedure changed on 1 October 2026. You now apply directly for the long-stay visa D through the Luxembourg embassy or VFS, instead of first applying separately for a temporary authorisation to stay with the Directorate General for Immigration. Files lodged on or before 30 September 2026 follow the old procedure, according to the Embassy of Luxembourg's long-term visa page.

Some routes add costs outside the visa. A nurse with a diploma awarded outside Luxembourg needs professional recognition from the Ministry of Research and Higher Education before applying for the authorisation to practise; that recognition costs EUR 75. The official pages we checked do not list a separate rupee figure for residence permit charges in Luxembourg, so confirm them with the Luxembourg authority before you budget.

Do you get the fee back if Luxembourg refuses the visa?

No. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. Refusals are not rare for Indian applicants. European Commission statistics show a refusal rate of 23.0% for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Luxembourg consulates in India in 2025 (814 visas not issued; 3,684 applications lodged), up from 15.7% in 2024.

After a refusal you have two options. An administrative appeal is a formal letter, manually signed by you, sent within three months of notification to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office. A legal appeal before the Administrative Tribunal must be introduced by a lawyer within 3 months. A new application is treated as a fresh file, with its own fee.

Which other costs should you budget for?

• Travel medical insurance: valid for all Schengen countries for the whole stay, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 including repatriation. The Embassy publishes a list of approved Indian insurers; the premium depends on the insurer you choose.
• Flight proof: the checklist asks for a reservation or booking, including your intra-Schengen connection to Luxembourg. A paid ticket is not required.
• Accommodation and itinerary: proof of accommodation and a travel itinerary showing dates and places to be visited.
• Bank letters: tourists submit an original bank statement for the last 3 months, stamped or signed, and an original letter from the bank stating the credit card limit. Some banks charge for these letters.
• Photos and translations: one recent colour photo of 35-45 mm on a white background, and a sworn English translation of any document not in English.

How do you avoid paying the fee twice?

• Apply at least 4 weeks before travel, or 6 weeks in the March-June peak season. Files received less than 15 calendar days before travel can be deemed inadmissible.
• Apply to Luxembourg only if it is your main destination; otherwise the file belongs with another Schengen state.
• Do not buy a non-refundable ticket before the decision. A verifiable flight reservation meets the checklist.
• If you have obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas in the previous three years, you can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa under Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434, which covers later trips without a new fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Luxembourg visa fee the same for tourist and business visas?

Yes. VFS Global lists one short-term fee of INR 9330 for all applicants not covered by a visa facilitation agreement, whatever the purpose of travel. The Embassy states the same fee as EUR 90 (9900 INR). Children aged 6-12 pay INR 4665.

Do children under 6 pay a Luxembourg visa fee?

No fee is listed for children aged 0-6 or for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss citizens. Minors still need notarised consent from their parent(s) or guardian(s) and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at submission.

Where do I submit my Luxembourg visa application and pay?

All Luxembourg visa applications from India are lodged at a Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global, not at the Embassy. VFS lists 16 centre locations, but the Embassy says Gurgaon, Pondicherry and Trivandrum are currently closed.

Does a multiple-entry Luxembourg visa cost more?

VFS lists a single short-term fee and no separate multiple-entry rate. Multiple-entry applicants must sign an additional insurance declaration covering further journeys, in addition to insurance for the first trip.