# Luxembourg Work Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees) > A Luxembourg work visa (long-stay visa D) costs EUR 50, shown as INR 5500 by the Embassy and INR 5185 by VFS, plus INR 2281 service charge. Optional extras and timelines. _Published: 2026-10-28 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1104_ ## TL;DR The Luxembourg long-stay visa D for salaried workers and EU Blue Card holders costs EUR 50, which the Embassy publishes as INR 5500 and VFS as INR 5185. VFS adds a service charge of INR 2281 per application, and optional services cost extra. Decisions take up to 3 months for a Blue Card and 4 months for a salaried worker. ## Key takeaways - Work visa (long-stay visa D): EUR 50 / INR 5500 per the Embassy, INR 5185 per VFS. - VFS service charge: INR 2281 per application, inclusive of GST (one passage on the same page says INR 1605). - Applicants outside New Delhi pay an extra courier charge for transfer to the Embassy and back. - Nurses also pay EUR 75 for professional recognition by the MESR. - Guichet.lu: up to 3 months for a Blue Card decision, 4 months for a salaried worker. **According to the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, the long-stay visa D for work, whether as a salaried worker or EU Blue Card holder, costs EUR 50, published as INR 5500. The VFS Global page lists INR 5185 for long-term visas plus a VFS service charge of INR 2281. The rupee amount changes with the exchange rate.** ## Article One fee covers both work routes, so the bigger questions are which rupee figure to expect, what VFS adds and what you pay outside the visa itself. The amounts below come from the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, VFS Global and Guichet.lu, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For the hiring process and other visa types, see our Luxembourg visa page for Indians. ### How much is the Luxembourg work visa fee in INR? ItemEmbassy of Luxembourg figureVFS Global figureLong-stay visa D for work (salaried worker or EU Blue Card)EUR 50 / INR 5500INR 5185VFS service chargeNot applicableINR 2281 per application, inclusive of GSTFor comparison: short-stay Schengen visa (business trip, not work)EUR 90 (9900 INR)INR 9330Note that the long-stay work visa costs less than a short-stay Schengen visa. The short-stay visa is for visits only and cannot be used to start a job. The work visa fee is also identical for both work routes; what differs between a salaried-worker file and a Blue Card file is the salary the job must pay and how long the decision takes. ### Why do the Embassy and VFS quote different rupee amounts? Both figures convert the same EUR 50. The Embassy published INR 5500 on its long-term visa page, updated 6 October 2026. VFS lists INR 5185 and says its rupee amounts follow the exchange rate and are subject to change at every month end. The VFS service charge also appears twice on the same VFS page: INR 2281 in the short-term fee section and INR 1605 in another passage. The official pages do not say which of the two applies on a given day. Check the VFS Luxembourg page shortly before your appointment and keep your payment receipt. ### Which optional VFS charges can you add? None of these are required for a work visa application. Pick only what you need, such as courier return if you cannot collect the passport in person. Optional serviceChargeCourierINR 800Courier assuranceINR 1200SMS updatesINR 400Auto call backINR 400Premium LoungeINR 3600Prime Time CollectionINR 800Prime Time SubmissionINR 3500VAYD/ODMVINR 9900 per person (INR 7500 per person for 2 to 10 people)One charge is not optional for everyone. Applicants at centres other than New Delhi pay an additional courier charge for transfer of the file to New Delhi and back. The courier service charge at New Delhi is INR 276. ### What do you pay outside the visa fee? - Professional recognition for nurses: a nursing diploma awarded outside Luxembourg must be recognised by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education (MESR) before you can get an authorisation to practise. The recognition fee is EUR 75. - Criminal record extract: both work routes ask for one from your country of residence, less than 3 months old. Luxembourg does not publish the Indian cost, so check with the issuing authority. - Travel medical insurance: valid in all Schengen states for the duration of the visa. The premium is not an official figure. - Translations: documents for nurse recognition that are not in English, French, German or Luxembourgish need a sworn translation. - Residence permit after arrival: you apply for it before the visa D expires. Its fee is not in our dataset; check Guichet.lu before you travel. ### Do family members pay the same fee? Yes, on the published figures. The VFS page lists INR 5185 for long-term visas for all applicants, including children, and the Embassy lists EUR 50 / INR 5500 for all applicants. A spouse or child joining you applies for a long-stay visa D under family reunification, so budget one visa fee and one VFS service charge per person. The family route has its own evidence: the sponsor's payslips or proof of stable income, proof of appropriate accommodation in Luxembourg, the sponsor's signed consent form and a criminal record extract for adults. ### How long will you wait after paying? ApplicationOfficial timeframeEU Blue Card, long-stay visa from 1 October 2026In principle 3 months maximumSalaried worker, long-stay visa from 1 October 2026In principle 4 months maximumOld procedure: D visa on an approved authorisation, filed by 30 September 2026Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missingGuichet.lu notes that if there is no reply within the 3-month or 4-month period, the application can be treated as a refusal. ### Fee mistakes to avoid - Paying for a short-stay Schengen visa (INR 9330) to start a job. Luxembourg has no job-seeker visa, and a visit visa does not lead to a work permit. - Paying before your employer is ready. A salaried-worker file needs the employer's ADEM certificate and a contract paying at least EUR 2,771.33 a month (unskilled) or EUR 3,325.59 (skilled); a Blue Card needs at least EUR 65,652 a year. - Booking at a closed centre. VFS lists 16 Luxembourg centres, but the Embassy marks Gurgaon, Pondicherry and Trivandrum as currently closed. - Treating the rupee amount as fixed. It moves with the exchange rate. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages range from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation with hotel, itinerary and cover letter. Contact us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Which visa do I need for a job interview in Luxembourg? A short-term Schengen business visa, which VFS lists at INR 9330 and the Embassy at EUR 90. You need an invitation signed by the Luxembourg company on company paper, stating the programme, dates and who covers the expenses. It does not allow you to start work. #### Is the Luxembourg student visa fee the same as the work visa fee? Yes. The student visa is also a long-stay visa D at EUR 50 / INR 5500 according to the Embassy, or INR 5185 plus the INR 2281 VFS charge on the VFS page. Guichet.lu gives in principle 60 days maximum for a student decision. #### Where can I submit a Luxembourg work visa application in India? At a Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global, such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or Pune. The Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi decides applications from all of India. #### Is the Luxembourg visa fee refunded if my application is refused? VFS states that the short-term visa fee is non-refundable if refused. It does not publish a refund rule for long-stay visas, so check with VFS before you pay. ## FAQ ### Which visa do I need for a job interview in Luxembourg? A short-term Schengen business visa, which VFS lists at INR 9330 and the Embassy at EUR 90. You need an invitation signed by the Luxembourg company on company paper, stating the programme, dates and who covers the expenses. It does not allow you to start work. ### Is the Luxembourg student visa fee the same as the work visa fee? Yes. The student visa is also a long-stay visa D at EUR 50 / INR 5500 according to the Embassy, or INR 5185 plus the INR 2281 VFS charge on the VFS page. Guichet.lu gives in principle 60 days maximum for a student decision. ### Where can I submit a Luxembourg work visa application in India? At a Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global, such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or Pune. The Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi decides applications from all of India. ### Is the Luxembourg visa fee refunded if my application is refused? VFS states that the short-term visa fee is non-refundable if refused. It does not publish a refund rule for long-stay visas, so check with VFS before you pay. ## Sources 1. [Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi – Long-term National Visa (last update 06.10.2026)](https://newdelhi.mae.lu/en/service_citoyens/visa-immigration/long-term-national-visa.html) — Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi 2. [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Luxembourg in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global 3. [Guichet.lu – Residence permit for third-country salaried workers](https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/vivre/non-luxembourg/immigration/pays-tiers/salarie/salarie-pays-tiers.html) — Government of Luxembourg (Guichet.lu) 4. [Ministry of Research and Higher Education - Professional recognition: nurse (updated 03.07.2026)](https://mesr.gouvernement.lu/en/demarches/reconnaissance-professionnelle/autres-professions-de-sante/infirmier-gradue.html) — Luxembourg Ministry of Research and Higher Education