# Luxembourg visa for Indian citizens

> 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 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/luxembourg
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global
VFS Global: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/index.html
Embassy / official site: https://newdelhi.mae.lu/en/service_citoyens/visa-immigration/short-term-schengen-visa.html

## Overview

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. Multiple-entry visas follow the EU rules for India (Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 of 18 April 2024): Indian nationals living in India who have obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas in the previous three years are issued a two-year multiple-entry visa (ending three months before passport expiry if the passport runs out sooner), while consulates may shorten validity in individual cases or issue visas valid up to five years in justified cases.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: the Embassy states that citizens of India require a visa to visit Luxembourg, so Indians must obtain a Schengen visa through the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) before travel.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: Luxembourg has no eVisa for Indian passport holders; Schengen (C) and long-stay (D) visa applications, including for work, are lodged at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global, and Schengen applicants attend in person for biometrics.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: the Embassy lists India among the countries whose citizens require a visa to visit Luxembourg, a Schengen state.

## Visa fees

- **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
- **Long-stay visa (D) – embassy page:** EUR 50 / INR 5500 — All applicants; Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi long-term visa page (updated 6 October 2026), INR as published by the Embassy, October 2026. The VFS page lists INR 5185 for long term
- **Student visa (long-stay visa D for a 'student' residence permit):** EUR 50 / INR 5500 — Long-stay visa fee for all applicants as published in INR by the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi (page updated 6 October 2026). The VFS one-pager lists INR 5185 for long-term visas plus the VFS service charge of INR 2281; INR changes with the exchange rate (VFS: every month end).
- **Work visa (long-stay visa D: salaried worker or EU Blue Card):** EUR 50 / INR 5500 — Same long-stay visa fee for all applicants (Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi, updated 6 October 2026); VFS lists INR 5185 plus the VFS service charge of INR 2281. Applications are lodged at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre (VFS Global).

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

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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)

- 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)

- 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)

- 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)

- Copy of visa for the onward journey (if required)
- Copy of flight tickets

### Family member of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals

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

### After arrival on a long-stay visa D

- Declare your arrival at the commune (municipality) of residence
- Undergo a medical check
- Apply for the residence permit before the long-stay visa expires

### Refusal: appeal options

- Administrative appeal against a short-stay visa refusal: a formal letter manually signed by the applicant, within three months of notification, sent to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (service.visas@mae.etat.lu) for applications lodged with a Luxembourg or Belgian consulate
- Legal appeal before the Administrative Tribunal, introduced by a lawyer within 3 months of notification of the refusal

### Biometrics and interviews

- All Schengen applicants appear in person at VFS for biometrics; tourist applicants must submit in person
- During examination the consular post may in individual cases request additional documents and call the applicant for an interview; long-term applicants may also be asked to appear for a personal interview at the Embassy

### Airport transit

- Indian nationals are not on the common EU list of nationalities that always need an airport transit visa (the Embassy lists Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka)
- Some Member States require an ATV from Indians; the European Commission's member-state list (June 2026) marks India only for Czechia and Romania, not Luxembourg

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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.

## 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.
- **Long term – D visa issued on an approved authorisation to stay (procedure for applications filed by 30 September 2026):** Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missing
- **Work – EU Blue Card (long-stay visa application from 1 October 2026):** In principle 3 months maximum; no reply within that period can be treated as a refusal (Guichet.lu, updated 1 October 2026)
- **Work – salaried worker (long-stay visa application from 1 October 2026):** In principle 4 months maximum; no reply within that period can be treated as a refusal (Guichet.lu, updated 1 October 2026)
- **Student visa (long-stay visa D, 'student' residence permit; applications from 1 October 2026):** In principle 60 days maximum; the period is suspended while missing information or documents requested by the minister are awaited; with no reply within 3 months the application can be considered rejected (Guichet.lu, updated 1 October 2026).

## Visa categories

### 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

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### EU Blue Card (highly qualified salaried worker) (Work)

For highly qualified workers with a Luxembourg job offer; Indians apply for a long-stay visa (D) for an EU Blue Card at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in India.

- Employment contract for a highly qualified job lasting 6 months or more, dated and signed by both parties
- Gross annual salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand-Ducal regulation: currently EUR 65,652 (Guichet.lu, updated 1 October 2026; MAEE checklist, September 2026)
- Diplomas and professional qualifications required for the job, plus CV
- Criminal record extract from the country of residence, less than 3 months old
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay and issued within the last 10 years
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the duration of the visa

Source: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/vivre/non-luxembourg/immigration/pays-tiers/hautement-qualifie/salarie-hautement-qualifie.html

### Salaried worker residence permit (Work)

For non-highly-qualified jobs; the employer must first get an ADEM certificate allowing it to hire a person of its choice, then the worker applies for a long-stay visa (D) through VFS Global in India.

- Employment contract with a gross salary at least equal to the monthly social minimum wage in force: EUR 2,771.33 a month for an unskilled worker aged 18+, EUR 3,325.59 for a skilled worker (from 1 June 2026)
- ADEM certificate authorising the employer to recruit the person of its choice (available if no suitable local candidate is proposed within 3 weeks of declaring the vacancy)
- Diplomas or proof of professional qualifications, CV, criminal record extract less than 3 months old
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the duration of the visa

Source: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/vivre/non-luxembourg/immigration/pays-tiers/salarie/salarie-pays-tiers.html

### Job seeker visa (Work)

Not available: the Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi states that Luxembourg does not have a 'job seeker' visa category and warns that a work permit cannot be obtained within 5 days.


Source: https://newdelhi.mae.lu/en/service_citoyens/visa-immigration.html

### Student visa (long-stay visa D for a 'student' residence permit) (Study)

For full-time higher-education studies in Luxembourg (University of Luxembourg, BTS programmes or accredited private institutions; doctoral candidates count as students). Since 1 October 2026 Indians apply directly for a long-stay visa D, lodged at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in India; after arrival they declare arrival at the commune, take a medical check and apply for the residence permit before the visa expires.

- Proof of admission to a higher education institution in Luxembourg for full-time studies
- Sufficient resources for living and return costs: at least 80% of the social inclusion income (REVIS) in force, shown by a scholarship or student-loan certificate, a bank attestation in your name (or your parents' solvency for at least 12 months), a guarantor's undertaking of support, free accommodation, or a job contract of up to 15 hours a week in Luxembourg
- Criminal record extract from the country of residence less than 3 months old (adults), or a sworn affidavit if it is impossible to obtain
- Parental authorisation if under 18
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole visa period (medical, hospital, repatriation and death costs)
- Signed national visa application form; ICAO photo less than 3 months old; full passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay and issued within the last 10 years; documents not in French, German or English need a sworn translation
- While studying: paid work allowed up to an average of 15 hours a week over a month (not limited in holidays); the employer must declare it to the Directorate General of Immigration

Source: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/vivre/non-luxembourg/immigration/pays-tiers/etudiant/etudiant-pays-tiers.html

### Family reunification (long-stay visa D for a 'family member' residence permit) (Family)

For a spouse, minor child or dependent parent joining a sponsor living in Luxembourg; applied for as a long-stay visa D through the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre in India.

- Sponsor's payslips or proof of stable income, and proof of appropriate accommodation in Luxembourg (lease or deed stating the surface area; landlord consent if the lease limits occupancy)
- Sponsor's signed consent form (guichet.lu) with a copy of the sponsor's passport
- Criminal record extract less than 3 months old (adults)
- Spouse: legalised copy of the marriage certificate; minor child: birth certificate and custody judgment or the other parent's notarial consent where relevant
- Dependent parent: proof of relationship, own income, no family support in the country of origin, and regular transfers from the sponsor for at least one year
- Signed national visa application form, ICAO photo less than 3 months old, passport valid 6 months beyond the stay and issued within 10 years

Source: https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/visa-long-sejour/en/checklist/checklist-visa-d-09-membre-de-famille-en.pdf

### Au pair (long-stay visa D for an 'au pair' residence permit) (Other)

For young people placed with a host family; the au pair must first be approved by the minister responsible for youth affairs, then apply for a long-stay visa D.

- Aged between 18 and 30
- Approval as a young au pair issued by the Minister responsible for youth affairs
- Criminal record extract less than 3 months old (or sworn affidavit)
- Signed national visa application form, ICAO photo less than 3 months old, passport valid 6 months beyond the stay and issued within 10 years

Source: https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/visa-long-sejour/en/checklist/checklist-visa-d-11-jeune-au-pair-en.pdf

### Nurse or other regulated health profession (Work)

Working as a nurse in Luxembourg needs an authorisation to practise from the Ministry of Health; holders of a diploma awarded outside Luxembourg must first obtain professional recognition from the Ministry of Research and Higher Education (MESR). The work residence route itself is the salaried-worker long-stay visa D.

- Professional recognition of a non-Luxembourg nursing diploma by the MESR before applying for the authorisation to practise (fee EUR 75; may require an aptitude test or adaptation period as compensatory measures)
- Recognition file: diploma and supporting certificates, proof of professional experience if any, identity document; non-EU applicants must also include a copy of a valid Luxembourg residence permit
- Documents not in English, French, German or Luxembourgish need a sworn translation
- Authorisation to practise from the Ministry of Health after recognition

Source: https://mesr.gouvernement.lu/en/demarches/reconnaissance-professionnelle/autres-professions-de-sante/infirmier-gradue.html

## Where to apply in India

- 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)

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of Luxembourg, New Delhi – Visa Section (84 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003; tel. +91 11 4998 6612, 12:00–13:00 Monday–Friday; Newdelhi.Consulat@mae.etat.lu):** All of India: Indian citizens and foreign nationals legally resident in India (short- and long-stay visas), lodged at any Luxembourg VFS centre; Luxembourg's honorary consuls have no role in visas

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
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. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Luxembourg consulates in India (2025):** 23.0% — 814 visas not issued; 3,684 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Luxembourg consulates in India (2024):** 15.7% — 498 visas not issued; 3,233 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-10-01:** New long-stay visa procedure: third-country nationals now apply directly for a long-stay visa (D) through the Luxembourg embassy or VFS, replacing the earlier separate application for a temporary authorisation to stay with the Directorate General for Immigration; applications filed on or before 30 September 2026 follow the old procedure. — https://newdelhi.mae.lu/en/service_citoyens/visa-immigration/long-term-national-visa.html
- **2026-06-01:** Monthly social minimum wage, the salary floor for salaried-worker permits, set at EUR 2,771.33 (unskilled, 18+) and EUR 3,325.59 (skilled) from 1 June 2026. — https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/outils/parametres-sociaux.html
- **2026-04-10:** The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational and replaces passport stamping for short-stay non-EU travellers, including Indian Schengen visa holders. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en
- **2025-10-12:** Progressive start of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen external borders. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. 5 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 9 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 – D visa issued on an approved authorisation to stay (procedure for applications filed by 30 September 2026): Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missing; Work – EU Blue Card (long-stay visa application from 1 October 2026): In principle 3 months maximum; no reply within that period can be treated as a refusal (Guichet.lu, updated 1 October 2026).

### 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).

### Can Indians get a Luxembourg visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: the Embassy states that citizens of India require a visa to visit Luxembourg, so Indians must obtain a Schengen visa through the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) before travel. eVisa — Not available: Luxembourg has no eVisa for Indian passport holders; Schengen (C) and long-stay (D) visa applications, including for work, are lodged at the Luxembourg Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global, and Schengen applicants attend in person for biometrics. Visa-free entry — Not available: the Embassy lists India among the countries whose citizens require a visa to visit Luxembourg, a Schengen state.

### 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.

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- [MAEE - Visa D checklist: Au pair](https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/visa-long-sejour/en/checklist/checklist-visa-d-11-jeune-au-pair-en.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MAEE - Visa D checklist: Family member](https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/visa-long-sejour/en/checklist/checklist-visa-d-09-membre-de-famille-en.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [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) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Member-state airport transit visa list (Annex 7B, June 2026)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/7337515c-60a1-4510-b639-80de714f543e_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lux/ returned HTTP 403; data from VFS one-pager on www.vfsglobal.com
- Fee conflict: VFS INR 9330 / 4665 vs embassy EUR 90 (9900 INR) / EUR 45 (4950 INR)
- VFS service charge stated as both INR 2281 and INR 1605 on the same VFS page
- Long-stay visa fee: Embassy EUR 50 / INR 5500 vs VFS INR 5185
- Guichet.lu Blue Card page shows both EUR 65,562 and EUR 65,652; EUR 65,652 used (matches the MAEE checklist)
- Category checklists for business/family/cultural short stays not extracted (long-stay student, family and au pair checklists now added)
- Student funds threshold published only as 80% of REVIS; no EUR amount stated on the student page (not computed)
- VFS Visa Application Centre addresses and opening hours not published on the fetched VFS one-pager
- No official Luxembourg statement on language requirements for work visas found

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