Luxembourg Tourist Visa

Luxembourg, despite being the second-smallest nation in Europe, is one of the richest nations worldwide. The nation is a tourism haven because of its extensive history.

You must obtain a short-stay Schengen visa if you intend to travel to Luxembourg. You have 180 days to enter the country with this visa, and you can stay there for no more than 90 days. The visa may be granted for one entry or for several entries.

You can travel freely throughout the Schengen countries, including Luxembourg, with this visa because Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Accord.

About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a country in northwest Europe that is known as the Gibraltar of the North.

Germany borders Luxembourg to the northeast and east, France borders it to the south, and Belgium borders it to the north and west.

One of Europe's historical crossroads, where numerous people have influenced the nation's culture. The language of the country is Luxembourgish. The official languages of the administration are French and German.

Luxembourg has a sizable immigrant population living inside its boundaries. Nearly half of Luxembourg's population is foreign-born, making up German, French, Portuguese, Belgian, and Italian nationals.

Prominent tourist destinations –

·       Luxembourg, the Capital City

·       Guttland, charming villages with old farmhouses

·       Éislek region (Luxembourg Ardennes)

·       The Moselle

·       Minett, the land of the red rocks

·       Mullerthal, the Little Switzerland of Luxembourg

Why Visit Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is worth a visit for a number of reasons. Among them are:

  • A sense of an ancient medieval town
  • A mini-European microcosm, packing the best that Europe has to offer
  • An impressive path network that places it among the densest pedestrian networks in Europe, a miniature European microcosm that embodies everything that Europe has to offer. International routes link Belgium and Germany with Luxembourg.
  • Castles from fairy tales
  • Because Luxembourg is only 999 square miles in size, it is quite easy to go around and takes very little time to get from Luxembourg City to anyplace else.

Eligibility Requirements to Apply for Tourist Visa:

  • Completed application form
  • Passport with a validity of at least six months
  • 2 passport size photos
  • Return air tickets
  • Covering letter with details of the traveler, purpose of visit and duration of stay. The letter should be signed by an authorized signatory
  • Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
  • Original bank statements with details of transactions of the last six months
  • Details of the hotel where you will be staying
  • Medical insurance policy

Visa Processing and Approval:

The approval of your visa is based on the consulate's decision, and it will be handled within 15 working days.

Make sure you meet the prerequisites and have the necessary travel documents before applying for a tourist visa.

Make sure the fees for the visa are paid.

Here Are the Details of the Total Visa Fees for Different Categories:

Category Fees
Adults Rs.12878.82
Child (6-12 years) Rs.11078.82

How AIS Overseas Can Help You?

  • Give you advice regarding the necessary paperwork
  • Give you advice on the necessary finances to be shown.
  • Complete the application forms.
  • Examine your applications for a visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

To enter or exit the Schengen Area, you must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (Visa C). Your stay may be interrupted or prolonged for up to 90 days within any 180 days. The "90/180 Schengen Visa Rule" is another name for this.

Moreover, this visa gives holders access to other Schengen nations. You won't be restricted from entering or leaving any of the Schengen nations, either. Thus, in addition to being granted for a single entry, the Schengen Visa C can also be obtained for two or more entries.

The label named "Entry Limit" indicates how many entries are permitted on your Schengen visa.   

  • NUMBER OF ENTRIES 

  • NOMBRE D’ETNREES 

  • ANZAHL DER EINREISEN 

A "MULT" label in this case denotes multiple entries. A "1" label indicates a single entry, whereas a "2" label indicates two entries.

Single-entry visa

A single-entry visa entitles its holder to one entry into the Schengen Region during the specified time frame, as shown on the visa sticker affixed to their passport. Even though the number of days authorized by the embassy providing the visa has not been used, once the visa bearer leaves the Schengen zone, they will not be able to return.

Double entry visa

Generally speaking, a double-entry visa operates similarly to a single-entry visa. A double-entry visa is identical to a single-entry visa except that it allows you to reenter the Schengen area after you have already left.

You must use extreme caution to ensure that the number of days and the duration of your stay in the Schengen Zone are not exceeded.

Visa A: Airport Transit Visa allows the holder to travel through or transit the international zone of a Schengen country without entering the Schengen Area as such.

A Schengen transit visa is mandatory for those travelling from one of the non-Schengen states to any other non-Schengen state with a changeover of flights in a Schengen country.

Visa C: Short Stay Visa allows the holder to stay in Schengen Area for a specific period, based on the validity of the visa.

There are three categories under this visa:

· Single-entry visa,

· Double-entry visa

· Multiple-entry visa

All applicants for a visitation visa to Luxembourg must have travel medical insurance. There should be a minimum of EUR 30,000 in cover offered. If you are traveling with a Schengen visa, you must have travel insurance coverage that abide by the laws of the Schengen nation. Travel interruptions, injuries, lost luggage or passports, and medical requirements may all be covered by Schengen travel insurance packages.

If you overstay for any reason, you may be subject to penalties like -   

  • Being fined 

  • Future Schengen visa applications are to be reviewed further than the usual scrutiny and might be refused altogether 

  • Processing time for future visa applications to be extended, from anything between 30-60 days 

  • You also stand the risk of being banned from entering the Schengen Area for 2-5 years.

Each Schengen member state has its own set of sanctions for overstaying, even if there isn't a single, uniform regulation in place.

As a result, the consequences of overstaying in Schengen, about your visa or the 90 days granted to nationals of the nations covered by the visa waiver program, mostly depend on how long you overstayed and in which nation you did so.

Yes. The Schengen visa charge will be EUR 80 beginning on February 2, 2020. At the moment, the cost is 60 EUR. Below are some further details:

Visa Category Visa Fee in INR Visa Fee in Euro
Schengen Visa (Adult) 4400 60
Schengen Visa (Child between 06-12 years of age) 2600 35

No. The fee is non-refundable as the visa fee covers the costs incurred for the examination of the visa application.

Yes. You have the option to appeal the decision to deny your visa. You will be officially informed of the precise reason your visa was denied in standard form. You have the option to contest the denial by sending an Appeal Letter for the Schengen Visa denial. You must include specific justifications for your belief that the judgment was made wrongly and why you believe it should be overturned.

Remember that you can only request an extension for a visit visa to Luxembourg if you have a compelling reason to do so.  

The only acceptable reasons for seeking an extension of the Schengen short-stay visa are –  

  • Force majeure
  • Important personal reasons
  • Late entry
  • Humanitarian reasons

short stay The laws of the European Parliament and Council (E) provide renewals of Schengen visas. However, your chances of receiving an extension are quite slim if you do not have a valid reason to apply.

Preparing your application, which differs from the usual Schengen visa application, is the first step towards extending your visa and staying longer in the Schengen Zone. The first step in the application process is determining your motivation for wishing to renew your Schengen visa. You can move to the other steps after finding that out.

No. Your passport should be valid for at least another 3 months from the date that your requested visa expires.

Since the permitted stay will be less than ninety days, there are no medical exams that need to be done. For the long-term categories, there can be medical limitations. In both cases, getting a health examination before to visiting a foreign nation is advised.