Luxembourg Visa for Indians

Luxembourg is a beautiful destination for anyone who loves history, and trekking and wishes to get a unique European experience on a budget. Being an Indian citizen you need a visa for Luxembourg from India. It allows you to enter and live in the country for up to 90 days. The country comes in the Schengen zone, which states that through this visa permit, you can travel to other Schengen countries as well. The country provides several times of visas for short-term and long-term stays, depending on your visiting purposes such as business, tourism, employment, transit, or more. Applying for a Luxembourg visa for Indians can be difficult because of arranging several documents and following specific needs. However, with proper guidance and assistance, this process can easily completed. At, Visament, we believe in easing the complex visa application process by helping our customers throughout the process. With this, currently, we can assist you with only two types of visas i.e. business and tourist.

• Luxembourg Business Visa: This visa falls under the category of short-term Schengen visas. It allows entry into Luxembourg and other Schengen areas for business-related purposes including attending conferences, events, meetings, or exploring business options. With this visa, you can stay up to 90 days in the country or other Schengen areas within a 180-day period.
• Luxembourg Tourist Visa: The Luxembourg tourist visa permits a foreign individual to enter and stay in the country and other Schengen countries for tourism, leisure, or meeting friends/family. It allows a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period, regardless of whether you have a single or multiple-entry visa. Below is the meaning of single and multiple-entry visas.
• Single-Entry Visa: Through this visa, you can enter the country once during your visa validity.
• Multiple-Entry Visa: This visa allows you to enter and exit the country multiple times till the validity of your visa. Through this visa, you can also enter other Schengen countries.

If you want to avoid any potential situation of visa rejection and wish to get your Luxembourg visa from India on time before your planned travel date, then you should consider the following things when applying for a visa for Luxembourg from India. It further helps in not delaying things.

• Book your return or onward flight tickets in advance to confirm your return to your home country or another destination after the expiry of your visa.
• Have a valid Indian passport by your side with a minimum of six months of validity and at least two blank pages in it for entry and exit stamping.
• Should have a clear criminal record to show your trustworthiness and prove that you do not pose any risk to national security or public safety. Also, be in good health. 
• Buy travel health insurance as it is compulsory for a Luxembourg visa for Indians. It should cover your entire stay duration in the country. In addition, should be valid throughout other Schengen areas also.
• Have proper proof to convince the customs officer that you will return to your home country before the expiry of your Luxembourg Schengen visa. For this, you can provide a cover letter containing all the details of your trip, return flight tickets, and more.
• Make a detailed checklist of the documents needed during the Luxembourg visa application and gather them accordingly. Also, be sure that you fulfill all the visa requirements to avoid any further delay in the Luxembourg visa processing time. It provide you a hassle-free visa application process.
• Try to apply for your Luxembourg Schengen visa at least one month prior to your planned travel date. It provides enough processing time for visas in case of fulfilling the requirement of any additional document.
• Apply for the right visa type according to your visiting purpose and stay duration. In addition, as per that prepare yourself for the trip accordingly. 
• Make sure that you fill out the Luxembourg visa application form correctly without making any mistakes as it may result in visa rejection. Also, the Luxembourg visa fee for Indians and other nationals is non-refundable. So, consider avoiding errors during the visa application. 
• Have proof of having sufficient funds by your side to manage all your expenses during your stay in the country. The amount depends on your stay duration, whether you are living with your family/friend or any paid accommodation. 

The Luxembourg visa fee for Indians may vary depending on the visa type and age of the applicant. In addition, apart from the government visa fee you need to pay additional costs i.e. service charges of Visament to process your visa application. The amount to avail of our service may also vary depending on your specific circumstances and visa type. To provide you with an idea, here is the visa fee charged by the government:

• Applicants aged between 0-5: Free of cost
• Applicants aged between 6-12: Rs. 3500
• Applicants aged 13 or above: Rs. 7000

When applying via Visament the Luxembourg visa processing time takes 15 business days after application submission. However, the processing time may vary depending on the individual circumstances, the increased number of visa applications, and the peak traveling season. Therefore, it is advisable to apply at least one month before your planned travel date to avoid further delays that may obstruct your journey to Luxembourg. 

To have a memorable and exciting experience journey in Luxembourg, you must keep the following things in mind when you arrive there from India:

• Keep copies of your all important documents such as your Luxembourg visa, passport, and more both digitally and physically for safe and future use in case of theft or loss.
• To experience a smooth journey and avoid any legal issues or penalties, follow the local rules of the country.
• When arriving in the country keep your declaration form in your hand for verification at the airport.
• Note down the emergency contact numbers of the country for a safe side. 
• When traveling within the country do not forget to carry some cash to pay for tips and smaller purchases and use when online payment options are not available.
• Consider buying a SIM card there for a reliable network and to avoid expensive roaming charges. It will help you save money and provide you with access to good internet, navigation, and other online apps.
• Exchange your Indian currency for Euro as it is the official currency of Luxembourg. To get access to any service in the country you need to pay the local currency. In addition, it is advisable to exchange the larger amount within the city to get better rates.
• Have information of the public transport to travel within the country.
• Stay mindful of the local customs of Luxembourg to build good relations and prevent any misunderstanding. It further assists you in showing respect towards the culture and traditions of the country.
• Avoid carrying any item that is forbidden in the country or that can create a breach of peace such as audio, books, and more.