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Luxembourg visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Luxembourg visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short term — all applicants not covered by a visa facilitation agreement is INR 9330. Processing time (Short term (Schengen)): Should not exceed 15 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; up to 45 calendar days if further checks or documents needed. VFS-Embassy transit 1-4 days one way depending on location. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai and Cochin (11 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Luxembourg visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 9330Short term — all applicants not covered by a visa facilitation agreement
Processing time
Should not exceed 15 calendar days from receipt at the EmbassyShort term (Schengen)
Where to apply
16 locations listedAhmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Luxembourg visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

The Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi is competent for visa applications from Indian citizens and legal residents of India (short and long term); all visa applications must be lodged at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global. Apply to Luxembourg only if it is your main destination. Tourist visa applicants must submit in person (no representatives or travel agents); for business, family/friends, cultural and long-term categories an authorised company representative or travel agent may submit. All Schengen applicants appear in person for biometrics. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel (6 weeks in peak season March-June); applications received less than 15 calendar days before travel can be deemed inadmissible, and no more than 6 months before travel.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi and others listed below.

  3. 3

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Luxembourg visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short term — all applicants not covered by a visa facilitation agreement

    INR 9330

    VFS page; embassy page states EUR 90 (9900 INR). INR as per current exchange rate, subject to change every month end; non-refundable if refused

  • Short term — children between 6-12 years

    INR 4665

    Embassy: EUR 45 (4950 INR)

  • Family members of EU/EEA and Swiss citizens / children 0-6 years

    No Fee

  • Long term — all applicants (incl. children)

    INR 5185

    VFS page

  • Optional VFS services

    Courier INR 800; Courier assurance INR 1200; SMS INR 400; Auto call back INR 400; Premium Lounge INR 3600; Prime Time Collection INR 800; Prime Time Submission INR 3500; VAYD/ODMV INR 9900 per person (INR 7500 per person for 2-10)

    Applicants at centres other than New Delhi pay additional courier charge for transfer to New Delhi and back; Courier Service charge at New Delhi INR 276

Service fee: INR 2281 per application (VFS short-term fee section; another passage on the same page states INR 1605), inclusive of GST

Checklist

What documents are required for a Luxembourg visa from India?

All applicants

11 items
  • Application form duly filled, dated and signed by the applicant
  • 1 recent passport size colour photograph on white background, pasted (not stapled) on the form, less than 6 months old, non-edited, no filter
  • National passport valid at least 3 months beyond date of return, at least 2 blank pages, not older than 10 years, + 1 copy of the data page; handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passports issued after 01.04.2010 not accepted
  • Copies of Schengen visas obtained during the last 5 years, if applicable
  • Proof of means of transport (reservation or booking; paid ticket not required), incl. intra-Schengen connection to Luxembourg
  • Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
  • Original bank statement for the last 3 months (stamped/signed by the bank); ITR acknowledgment for last two assessment years; payslips/pension statements for last three months
  • Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000 incl. repatriation
  • Evidence of economic, family and social roots in home country
  • Minors: notarised consent of parent(s)/guardian(s) and copy of their ID documents; minors accompanied by parent/guardian at submission
  • All documents on A4 sheets, in English or with sworn English translation

Tourist (VFS checklist)

8 items
  • Complete travel program including itinerary, dates and places to be visited
  • Covering letter on business letterhead (original) from employer/company/school stating position, length of service and leave granted
  • Salary/pension slips of last 3 months
  • Employment contract (employees) or company register excerpt / GST registration (self-employed)
  • Status of personal bank account for last 3 months in letter from bank signed by branch manager (original)
  • Letter from bank (original) stating credit card limit
  • Income Tax Return for at least 2 years
  • For multiple entry visas, an additional insurance declaration covering further journeys must be signed

Visit of family and friends (embassy)

3 items
  • Informal letter of invitation with address of residence in Luxembourg + copy of inviting person's ID
  • If insufficient own means: formal obligation (prise en charge) subscribed by the sponsor in Luxembourg
  • Proof of relationship with the host

Business (embassy)

3 items
  • Invitation signed by the inviting Luxembourg company on company paper with business programme, travel dates, invitee details and who covers expenses
  • Cover letter from employer (position, length of service)
  • Proof of employment (if required); self-employed: company register excerpt

Airport transit (embassy)

2 items
  • Copy of visa for the onward journey (if required)
  • Copy of flight tickets

Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals

1 item
  • Proof of meeting the free-movement family member criteria; exempt from travel insurance obligation

Photo

What are the Luxembourg visa photo specifications?

Size
35 - 45 mm; 30-36 mm from chin to top of hair (embassy: ICAO, colour, 35x45 mm)
Background
White
  • Max 6 months old, colour, printed on normal photographic paper
  • Full face, taken straight forward, mouth shut
  • No sunglasses; no hat/head covering unless for religious reasons
  • Spectacles without toned/reflecting glasses; frame must not cover eyes
  • Write name and surname on the back
  • Non-edited, no filter

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Luxembourg visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole stay, minimum EUR 30,000 covering accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation; approved Indian insurers list published. Multiple-entry applicants: cover for first trip plus signed declaration. Family members of EEA/Swiss citizens exempt.

Processing

How long does Luxembourg visa processing take?

Short term (Schengen)
Should not exceed 15 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; up to 45 calendar days if further checks or documents needed. VFS-Embassy transit 1-4 days one way depending on location.
Long term
Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missing

Visa types

Which Luxembourg visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa

  • Tourist Visit
  • Family or Friends
  • Business
  • Cultural, Sport Event or Conference
  • Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss national

Long Term Visa

  • Long Term Visa (more than 90 days, with authorization to stay — e.g. work permit, family reunification, study)

Schengen visa types (embassy)

  • Uniform visa
  • Visa with limited territorial validity
  • Airport transit visa

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Luxembourg visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bangalore
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Delhi
  • Goa
  • Gurgaon (currently closed per embassy)
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • Pondicherry (currently closed per embassy)
  • Pune
  • Trivandrum (currently closed per embassy)

FAQ

Luxembourg visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Luxembourg visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short term — all applicants not covered by a visa facilitation agreement: INR 9330; Short term — children between 6-12 years: INR 4665; Family members of EU/EEA and Swiss citizens / children 0-6 years: No Fee. 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 2281 per application (VFS short-term fee section; another passage on the same page states INR 1605), inclusive of GST.

What documents are required for a Luxembourg visa from India?

Application form duly filled, dated and signed by the applicant; 1 recent passport size colour photograph on white background, pasted (not stapled) on the form, less than 6 months old, non-edited, no filter; National passport valid at least 3 months beyond date of return, at least 2 blank pages, not older than 10 years, + 1 copy of the data page; handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passports issued after 01.04.2010 not accepted; Copies of Schengen visas obtained during the last 5 years, if applicable; Proof of means of transport (reservation or booking; paid ticket not required), incl. intra-Schengen connection to Luxembourg; Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary. Plus 5 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 5 visa categories.

How long does Luxembourg visa processing take for Indians?

Short term (Schengen): Should not exceed 15 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; up to 45 calendar days if further checks or documents needed. VFS-Embassy transit 1-4 days one way depending on location.; Long term: Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missing.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Luxembourg visa?

Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Gurgaon (currently closed per embassy), Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pondicherry (currently closed per embassy), Pune, Trivandrum (currently closed per embassy).

What photo size is required for a Luxembourg visa?

Size: 35 - 45 mm; 30-36 mm from chin to top of hair (embassy: ICAO, colour, 35x45 mm). Background: White.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Luxembourg visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries for the whole stay, minimum EUR 30,000 covering accident, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation; approved Indian insurers list published. Multiple-entry applicants: cover for first trip plus signed declaration. Family members of EEA/Swiss citizens exempt.

Which Luxembourg visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa, Long Term Visa and Schengen visa types (embassy). 9 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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