# 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 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/luxembourg
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
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.

## 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

**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

## 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:** Generally 15 days; up to 45 days if documents are missing

## 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

## 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)

## 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.

## 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. 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

- [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Luxembourg in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Luxembourg India — Required Documents for Tourist Visa](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/pdf/embassy-of-luxembourg-tourist-01-New.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Luxembourg in New Delhi — Short-term Schengen Visa (last update 15.09.2026)](https://newdelhi.mae.lu/en/service_citoyens/visa-immigration/short-term-schengen-visa.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### 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-term visa embassy page fetched but not extracted in detail; category checklists for business/family/cultural PDFs not extracted (embassy list used)

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