How Indian passport holders get a visa for Luxembourg: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global
- Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ~₹1,650. Total ~₹9,650 per adult.
- Processing time: 15 working days standard. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 40/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form (signed)
- Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background)
- Confirmed return flight reservation
- Hotel bookings / accommodation proof
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical, valid in all Schengen states
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
- Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
- Employer NOC or business registration
- Cover letter
How & where to apply
Apply through VFS Global Luxembourg application centres in India. There is no Luxembourg embassy in India — VFS Global is the only authorised channel. VFS Global — Luxembourg visa India (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Luxembourg Findel (LUX) does not require a Schengen visa for connections to non-Schengen destinations.
How Luxembourg compares in Schengen Europe
With an ease score of 40/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Luxembourg requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global | €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ~₹1,650. Total ~₹9,650 per adult. | 15 working days standard. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel. |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — via Denmark embassy + VFS in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024). Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS Global service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Royal Danish Embassy New Delhi (which represents Iceland). Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 8 weeks during the May–September peak. |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via BLS International in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024) — collected in INR (~₹9,599 for adults; ~₹4,799 for children 6–12; under 6 free). BLS International service charge extra (~₹1,802). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 10–15 working days at the Spanish Embassy New Delhi or Consulate General Mumbai. Realistically 2–4 weeks; longer during May–August peak. |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; up to 8 weeks in May–August aurora and summer peak. |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~₹2,000–2,400. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Danish Embassy New Delhi. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; allow 4 weeks minimum in March–September peak. |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge (~₹2,000 / €20). Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 45 working days in peak. Add 2 days courier from Delhi, 4–6 days from other cities. |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~€19 / ~₹1,800–2,000. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
No Luxembourg embassy in India — all applications go through VFS Global. Standard Schengen process. Most Indians visiting Luxembourg for short tourism will be in transit from another European hub. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/index.html
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Luxembourg?
Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global. No Luxembourg embassy in India — all applications go through VFS Global. Standard Schengen process. Most Indians visiting Luxembourg for short tourism will be in transit from another European hub. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Luxembourg visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages; Completed Schengen visa application form (signed); Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background); Confirmed return flight reservation; Hotel bookings / accommodation proof; Detailed travel itinerary; Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical, valid in all Schengen states; Bank statements (last 3–6 months); Income tax returns (last 2–3 years); Employer NOC or business registration; Cover letter
How long does a Luxembourg visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 15 working days standard. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel.. Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ~₹1,650. Total ~₹9,650 per adult.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area..
How do Indians apply for a Luxembourg visa?
Apply through VFS Global Luxembourg application centres in India. There is no Luxembourg embassy in India — VFS Global is the only authorised channel. Official source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/luxembourg/india/english/index.html
Is a Luxembourg visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 40/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Luxembourg visa online or on arrival?
Luxembourg requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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