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Luxembourg Study Visa (Long-Stay, Type D)

Luxembourg Long-Stay D Visa for Indian students enrolled in full-degree or programmes longer than 90 days at the University of Luxembourg, LUNEX, Sacred Heart University Luxembourg, or other approved Luxembourg institutions. Authorization to Stay required.

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No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Luxembourg visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.

Luxembourg — Schengen member · Embassy New Delhi (84 Jor Bagh) · Authorization to Stay rules everything

One Luxembourg visa = all 29 Schengen countries. But Tourist must submit in person, and Long-Stay D Visas need an Authorization to Stay first.

All India applications are decided by the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, New Delhi (84 Jor Bagh, ND-110003) through VFS Luxembourg centres. The Embassy is the single jurisdiction for India + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka + Maldives. For Long-Stay D Visas (Work / Study / Family Reunification / Researcher / EU Blue Card), the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg issues an Authorization to Stay (applied for at guichet.public.lu) BEFORE the D Visa — the original letter is required at VFS.

29 Schengen countries

Full Schengen member since 1995 — Luxembourg visa unlocks the whole zone, not just Luxembourg.

Regional jurisdiction

Embassy New Delhi covers India + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka + Maldives. Nepal residents route via VFS Kathmandu (Long Term only).

15 calendar days (up to 45)

Apply 4 weeks ahead (6 weeks during March–June peak). Files received <15 days before travel can be deemed inadmissible.

The Luxembourg rule the rest of Schengen doesn't share

  1. Tourist visa = applicant-only. Tourist is the ONLY Luxembourg category where reps / travel agents / company reps cannot submit for you. Plan to attend VFS in person. All other categories accept authorised representatives.
  2. Visit Family/Friends → Prise en Charge. The Luxembourg sponsor fills + signs the Formal Obligation, then gets it signed/stamped by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg (MAEE). Original or digital copy is mandatory — Indian-side affidavits are NOT a substitute.
  3. Long-Stay D Visa → Authorization to Stay first. Apply at guichet.public.lu for the substantive decision. Once issued, the ORIGINAL Authorization triggers the D Visa at VFS. Field n°31 (Employment) or n°30 (Family Reunification) of the form is mandatory.
  4. Then book your VFS appointment, attend with biometrics + original documents, pay visa fee + ₹2,359 VFS service charge in cash / Visa / Mastercard / RuPay.

Three details Indian sites get wrong: (1) The Prise en Charge MUST carry the MAEE stamp from inside Luxembourg — sponsor-signed alone is not enough. (2) €0 visa fee for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens under Directive 2004/38/EC (relationship certificate must be apostilled / legalised; VFS service charge still applies). (3) VAYD/ODMV doorstep biometrics available at ₹9,900 solo / ₹7,500 each for 2–10 applicants — useful for cities outside the 11 VFS hubs.

Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Maldives residents: Long-Stay D Visa applications can be sent directly to the Embassy of Luxembourg, New Delhi via prepaid courier — the regional jurisdiction routes through Delhi rather than a local VFS centre. Nepal residents apply at VFS Kathmandu (Long Term only).

Note: SureshotVisa handles the 5 Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) categories — Tourist, Business, Visit Family/Friends, Cultural/Sport/Conference, Family of EU/EEA/Swiss — plus Airport Transit (Type A) end-to-end through VFS. Long-Stay D Visas (Work / Study / Family Reunification / Researcher / EU Blue Card / Investor) require an Authorization to Stay decision inside Luxembourg first — we handle the India-side VFS submission once that's in hand. Call us for category-specific guidance.

Processing

15 calendar days standard at the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, New Delhi

Stay Duration

D Visa valid up to 90 days entry; student residence permit aligns with course duration

Starting Fee

₹5,360

Apply At

12 VFS centres

Done-for-you · End-to-end filing

Your whole Luxembourg Study Visa, handled for one honest price.

A strong Luxembourg file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.

All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges

₹24,999–₹34,999all-in · GST incl.

File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents

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Everything below — included, nothing extra

  • Document checklist
  • Application form guidance
  • Document review
  • Cover letter
  • Purpose of travel structure
  • Financial proof review
  • Sponsor document guidance
  • Submission & appointment support
  • Post-submission guidance
Licensed consultant files it Govt/VFS fees paid direct — never marked up

Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.

Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.

Your fee, justified

₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?

Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Luxembourg visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.

Before we prepare your Luxembourg visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.

  • Purpose of travel
  • Employment or business background
  • Monthly income & savings
  • Funds available for the trip
  • Family ties in India
  • Property / assets, if any
  • Previous travel history
  • Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Luxembourg, if any
  • Previous visa refusals, if any
  • Planned trip duration
  • Who is paying for the trip
  • Whether the trip is realistic for your profile

A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.

We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:

  • Salaried
  • Business owner
  • Self-employed
  • Farmer / agriculture income
  • Student or minor
  • Retired parent
  • Housewife / dependent
  • Family visit
  • Tourist visit
  • Business visitor
  • Previous refusal
  • Sponsor-supported
  • First-time traveller

This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.

We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:

  • Passport & photographs
  • Bank statements
  • Salary slips
  • ITR / Form 16
  • Employment & leave-approval letters
  • Business / GST / registration proof
  • Income proof
  • Property documents, if any
  • Family & marriage documents, if applicable
  • Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
  • Previous refusal letter, if any
  • Travel history, itinerary & stay proof

Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:

  • Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
  • Average balance vs trip cost
  • Sudden large deposits that need explaining
  • Salary / business income vs bank statement
  • ITR vs income profile
  • Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
  • Whether sponsor support is properly explained
  • Whether funds look genuine and traceable

We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.

We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.

A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.

We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:

  • Who you are and why you want to visit
  • How long you'll stay and where
  • Who is paying for the trip
  • What you do in India
  • Which financial documents are attached
  • Your family ties in India
  • Why you'll return after the visit
  • If previously refused — what has changed since

This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.

The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Luxembourg after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:

  • Job continuity or business ownership
  • Regular income source
  • Spouse / children / parents in India
  • Dependents and family responsibilities
  • Property or assets in India
  • Education or business commitments
  • Previous travel compliance, if any

If someone in Luxembourg is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:

  • Invitation letter
  • Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
  • Sponsor employment & income proof
  • Sponsor bank statement, if needed
  • Relationship & communication proof
  • Who bears expenses & stay arrangement

A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.

We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Luxembourg), and check consistency between the form and your documents:

  • Personal, passport & travel-history details
  • Employment & education history
  • Family information
  • Purpose of visit & funding details
  • Sponsor information, if applicable
  • Previous-refusal declarations
  • Background questions
  • Correct document categories

Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.

How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Luxembourg process:

  • Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
  • Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
  • Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
  • Guiding the visa-fee payment
  • Final review before submission or your VFS visit
  • What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
  • Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
  • What happens after submission

After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:

  • Biometrics Instruction Letter
  • VFS appointment booking
  • Documents to carry
  • What to expect at the VFS centre
  • How biometrics update in your application
  • What to do once biometrics are done

Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.

Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:

  • How to check application updates
  • What official messages mean
  • What to do if more documents are requested
  • What to do after a Passport Request
  • VFS passport submission & courier return
  • Decision-update explanation
  • Next steps after approval
  • Basic guidance if refused

What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)

  • Government / embassy visa fee
  • Biometrics fee
  • VFS service charges
  • VFS courier & SMS charges
  • VFS premium-lounge charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Hotel bookings
  • Translation charges
  • Notary / attestation
  • Medical exam, if ever required
  • Any other third-party charges

No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.

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Good to know before you apply

Rules that apply to every Luxembourg visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.

  • 1Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, New Delhi (84 Jor Bagh, ND-110003) is the single jurisdiction for India + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka + Maldives. Nepal residents route through VFS Kathmandu (Long Term only). Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Maldives residents can post Long-Stay D applications to the Embassy directly via prepaid courier.
  • 2MAIN-DESTINATION RULE: apply via Luxembourg only if Luxembourg is your main Schengen destination (longest stay or main purpose). If splitting nights evenly across Schengen states, apply through the country of first entry.
  • 3TOURIST VISA = APPLICANT-ONLY SUBMISSION: the Tourist category is the ONLY Luxembourg visa where representatives, travel agents, or authorized company reps cannot submit on the applicant's behalf. All other categories (Business / Family-Friends / Cultural / Long-Term) accept authorized representatives.
  • 4PRISE EN CHARGE for Visit Family/Friends: the Luxembourg-side sponsor fills the formal obligation, signs it, and gets it stamped by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg (MAEE). The original (certified true copy) or digital copy is mandatory at VFS. Indian-side affidavits are NOT a substitute.
  • 5LONG-STAY D VISA: an Authorization to Stay (original) issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg (applied for at guichet.public.lu) is mandatory BEFORE the D Visa. The D Visa is the entry vehicle, not the substantive decision. On arrival, the applicant must register with the local commune within 3 working days and apply for the residence permit (titre de séjour).
  • 6Photo specification: 35mm × 45mm in colour on a white background, face 30–36mm chin to top of hair, dated within the last 6 months, no edits / filters. Photo pasted (not stapled) on the form. Name and surname written on the back of the print.
  • 7Travel medical insurance: EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, valid for ALL Schengen countries, covering accident / urgent medical attention / emergency hospital treatment / repatriation. Must cover the entire trip including arrival and departure. Multi-entry visa applicants sign an additional declaration covering further journeys. NOT required for Long-Stay D if the applicant is covered by an insurance through the future employer / spouse / family member (e.g. Caisse Nationale de Santé).
  • 8Indian passport must be machine-readable (handwritten Indian passports issued after 01.04.2010 are NOT accepted), issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond Schengen departure (6 months for Long-Stay D), with at least 2 blank pages. Submit the data page copy.
  • 9Apply at least 4 weeks before travel (6 weeks during March–June peak). Files received less than 15 calendar days before travel can be deemed INADMISSIBLE and returned with the passport, unprocessed.
  • 10Biometrics: fingerprints + digital photograph captured in person at VFS. Re-used for 59 months (5 years minus a day) — first-time applicants and re-applicants after 5 years must attend in person. Children under 12, applicants whose fingerprinting is physically impossible, and certain heads-of-State / national-government delegations are exempt.
  • 11Indian Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgements are mandatory for short-stay categories: last 2 assessment years. Long-Stay D categories generally need 3 years (verify with the Embassy by category).
  • 12Modes of payment at VFS: cash, Visa, Mastercard, RuPay. Optional services: SMS Facility ₹400, Premium Lounge ₹3,600, Prime Time Submission ₹3,500, VAYD/ODMV doorstep biometrics ₹9,900 (solo) / ₹7,500 each (2–10 applicants), courier facility ₹800 + courier assurance ₹1,200.

Who Can Apply

  • Indian students enrolled in Bachelor's / Master's / PhD programmes at the University of Luxembourg or other approved institutions
  • Full-degree exchange students staying longer than 90 days
  • Holders of an Authorization to Stay for Studies issued by the Immigration Department

Not eligible under this visa:

  • Short courses, summer schools, internships, or Erasmus+ visits UNDER 90 days — apply for a Schengen Type C Study visa
  • Anyone WITHOUT a confirmed enrolment and Authorization to Stay

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What it costs

Government & VFS fees

Paid directly to Luxembourg / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.

ItemAmount
Long-Stay D Visa fee — all applicants (any age)₹5,360
VFS service charge — per application₹2,359
Optional courier facility (one-way)₹800
Optional courier assurance₹1,200

Visa fees are set by the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in INR and tied to the EUR / INR exchange rate — they are revised every month-end. All fees and VFS service charges are non-refundable in case of refusal. VFS service charges are inclusive of CGST 9% + SGST 9%. Optional services: SMS Facility ₹400, Premium Lounge ₹3,600, Prime Time Collection ₹800, Prime Time Submission ₹3,500, VAYD/ODMV doorstep biometrics ₹9,900 (solo) or ₹7,500 each (2–10 applicants). Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens applying under Directive 2004/38/EC pay zero visa fee — but the VFS service charge still applies.

What to gather

Documents required

Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.

Personal Documents

5 items
  • Visa application form (duly filled, dated, and signed)Required

    Schengen short-stay form for Type C; Long-Stay D form for Type D. Download from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lux/.

  • One recent passport-size photograph — 35mm × 45mm, white backgroundRequired

    Colour, full face, less than 6 months old, non-edited and no-filter. PASTED (not stapled) on the form. Name and surname written on the back.

  • Valid national passport + 1 copy of the data pageRequired

    Machine-readable (handwritten Indian passports issued after 01.04.2010 NOT accepted), issued within last 10 years, valid ≥3 months beyond Schengen departure (≥6 months for Long-Stay D), ≥2 blank pages.

  • Copies of Schengen visas obtained during the last 5 years (if applicable)
  • Non-Indian residents in India: residence permit + supporting permit

    Required only for non-Indian nationals living in India — present residence permit and any work / study authorisation.

Study-Specific Documents

6 items
  • Original Authorization to Stay (for Studies) issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in LuxembourgRequired

    Mandatory. Applied for at guichet.public.lu after enrolment and acceptance. The ORIGINAL letter is required at VFS.

  • Letter of admission / enrolment from the Luxembourg educational establishmentRequired

    Confirms course, dates, fees, and full-time enrolment.

  • Proof of payment of tuition fees (where applicable)

    Some institutions require fees paid in advance; others bill on arrival.

  • Proof of sufficient financial means — minimum required by Luxembourg authorities for student maintenance (~ EUR 16,000–17,000 per year for living costs)Required

    Bank statements / scholarship award / sponsor's affidavit + financial documents — established via the Authorization to Stay process.

  • Proof of accommodation in Luxembourg — student residence / private rental / family member's addressRequired
  • Qualifications — degrees / diplomas / transcripts (translated and legalised if not in English/French/German)Required

Travel & Insurance

2 items
  • Proof of means of transport — reservation or bookingRequired
  • Travel medical insurance — EUR 30,000 minimum, 3-month minimum durationRequired

    Or proof of equivalent coverage through Caisse Nationale de Santé / university health scheme.

Minor-Specific Documents (if applicable)

4 items
  • Minor with one parent — Notarised written consent from the non-travelling parent

    Plus copy of the non-travelling parent's photo ID bearing their signature.

  • Minor travelling alone — Notarised written consent from BOTH parents/guardians

    Plus copies of both parents' photo IDs bearing their signatures.

  • Sole-custody cases — Court order or other legal proof of sole custody

    Substitutes for the consent of the absent parent.

  • Birth certificate of the minor (legalised official copy)

    Especially for Family Member of EU/EEA/Swiss applications.

Required · optional / if applicable

The journey.

7 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.

  1. 01

    Apply for Authorization to Stay through guichet.public.lu

    The Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg is the substantive decision-maker. The applicant (or the Luxembourg-side employer / institution / family member) files the Authorization to Stay application with supporting documents specific to the category (Work, Study, Family Reunification, Researcher, Highly Skilled, Investor / Self-Employed). This step is SEPARATE from the D Visa — its own timeline runs from several weeks to several months.

  2. 02

    Receive the original Authorization to Stay letter

    Issued by the Immigration Department in Luxembourg. The ORIGINAL letter is required at VFS — copies / scans are not accepted. The Authorization to Stay is the trigger for the D Visa application.

  3. 03

    Download and complete the Long-Stay D Visa application form

    Get the form from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lux/. Complete by hand or digitally, then date and sign. Paste the 35×45mm photograph on the form. Applicants in Work/Employment category fill field n°31; applicants joining a family member fill field n°30.

  4. 04

    Get supporting documents in order

    Original Authorization to Stay + passport (machine-readable, ≥6 months validity, ≥2 blank pages) + Schengen insurance €30,000 (not required if covered by future employer / spouse / family member, e.g. Caisse Nationale de Santé certificate) + category-specific documents.

  5. 05

    Book your VFS appointment online (or use prepaid courier for non-India residents)

    India residents: schedule at visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lux/book-an-appointment. Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Maldives residents: prepaid courier route to the Embassy is open. Authorized representatives, travel agents, and company reps accepted for Long-Stay D categories.

  6. 06

    Submit at VFS + biometrics + visa fee

    Visa fee ₹5,360 (flat for all ages, including children) + VFS service charge ₹2,359 — cash / Visa / Mastercard / RuPay. Biometrics captured at the centre. Generally 15 days at the Embassy; can extend to 45 days if documents are missing.

  7. 07

    Travel to Luxembourg + register with the local commune + apply for residence permit

    Once the D Visa is issued, travel to Luxembourg within the validity. On arrival, declare your address at the local commune within 3 working days, then apply for the residence permit (titre de séjour) at the Immigration Department on the basis of the Authorization to Stay.

What works

4 levers that flip a borderline case.

  • The Authorization to Stay for Studies is filed at guichet.public.lu typically 3–4 months before the course start date — start early.
  • Confirm with the institution whether tuition fees are paid before or on arrival — this affects the financial-means evidence pack.
  • Luxembourg's English-taught programmes (University of Luxembourg, LUNEX, Sacred Heart University) attract many Indian students — verify the institution's accreditation and the programme's language of instruction.
  • On arrival, the student residence permit takes priority — register with the commune within 3 working days and submit the residence permit application to avoid status gaps.

What kills cases

Top 3 refusal triggers we see.

  • 1Authorization to Stay (Studies) original missing
  • 2Financial-means evidence insufficient for Luxembourg's cost of living
  • 3Admission letter from a non-accredited institution

Download official forms

Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.

How to download from VFS:

  1. Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Luxembourg
  2. Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
  3. Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
  4. Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device

VFS Luxembourg India — Visa application form (Schengen Short-Stay / Long-Stay D)

Download the appropriate Schengen (Type C) or Long-Stay (Type D) PDF application form, complete by hand or digitally, then date and sign. Both forms are available from the VFS Luxembourg India website.

guichet.public.lu — Luxembourg's official government services portal (Authorization to Stay applications)

For Long-Stay D Visas (Work / Study / Family Reunification / Researcher / Highly Skilled / EU Blue Card / Self-Employed), the Authorization to Stay is filed through guichet.public.lu before the D Visa is applied for at VFS. Required documents and processing time depend on the category.

Prise en Charge (Formal Obligation) form — for Visit Family/Friends visas

The Luxembourg-side sponsor (family member or friend) downloads, completes, and signs the Prise en Charge. The original (certified true copy) or digital copy is then signed/stamped by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg (MAEE). The applicant submits this signed/stamped document with their visa application — Indian-side affidavits are NOT a substitute.

VFS Luxembourg India — Online appointment booking

Book the VFS appointment after completing the application form. Pay VFS service charge in cash / card / UPI at the centre.

List of Indian Travel Insurance Companies approved for Schengen

Embassy-approved insurance providers — must cover EUR 30,000+ for accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, and repatriation across all Schengen countries.

Harmonised Document List (Schengen)

Standard Schengen-wide harmonised document list — issued by the EU Council, applies across Luxembourg along with the country-specific checklist.

VFS application centres

VFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — New Delhi (HQ)VFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — MumbaiVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — BengaluruVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — ChennaiVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — KolkataVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — HyderabadVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — PuneVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — AhmedabadVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — CochinVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — ChandigarhVFS Luxembourg Visa Application Centre — JalandharEmbassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg — 84 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003 (single decision-maker for India + Bangladesh + Sri Lanka + Maldives; prepaid-courier route open for Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Maldives residents)

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Frequently asked

Questions, answered straight

The University of Luxembourg is the country's main public university — Bachelor's / Master's / PhD programmes in English, French, and German. Private institutions include LUNEX (sports / health), Sacred Heart University Luxembourg (business), and others. Verify accreditation with the Ministry of Higher Education before enrolling. Indian students should target English-taught programmes unless they speak French / German.

Yes — student residence permit holders can work part-time (typically up to 15 hours/week during term and full-time during holidays, with conditions). The exact limits are set by the residence permit and the labour code — verify with the institution and the Immigration Department before taking up part-time work.

Yes for the India-side VFS submission and document-pack preparation once you have the Authorization to Stay. The Authorization to Stay process inside Luxembourg requires institution-side coordination — we can advise on documentation, but the substantive case decision happens there. ₹499 consultation to start.

Luxembourg's Long-Stay D Visas (Work / Study / Family Reunification / Researcher / Highly Skilled / EU Blue Card / Investor) require a substantive Authorization to Stay decision from the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, applied for at guichet.public.lu. The applicant (or their Luxembourg-side employer / institution / family member) needs to obtain this authorization first — the D Visa at VFS is only the entry vehicle once that decision is in hand. SureshotVisa handles the India-side VFS submission, biometrics, and document-pack preparation end-to-end. The substantive Authorization to Stay step inside Luxembourg is initiated by the Luxembourg-side sponsor; we can advise on the documentation and timeline, but the substantive case decision happens in Luxembourg, not in India.

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Before you apply

Two ways to file your Luxembourg visa.

One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.

Do it yourself

The risky route

  • You guess which papers Luxembourg actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
  • You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
  • You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
  • Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
  • One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.

The gamble

One mistake = fee, flights & record gone

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With SureshotVisa

Professionally guided

  • A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
  • We build your Luxembourg file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
  • We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
  • We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
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Typical result

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Why DIY goes wrong

How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.

  1. 1

    You feel ready

    A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.

  2. 2

    You file it yourself

    You submit a sensitive Luxembourg visa file on your own.

  3. 3

    One detail misreads

    A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.

  4. 4

    Refusal

    Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.

Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.

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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Business

Luxembourg Business Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)

Luxembourg Business Visa (Schengen Type C) for Indian professionals — meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and partner visits in Luxembourg. Inviting company letter required from the Luxembourg host.

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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Visiting Family / Friends

Luxembourg Visiting Family / Friends Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)

Schengen Type C visa to visit family or friends in Luxembourg. Prise en Charge (Formal Obligation) from the host — signed by the sponsor AND stamped by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg — is mandatory.

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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Cultural / Sport / Conference

Luxembourg Cultural / Sport Event / Conference Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)

Luxembourg Schengen Type C visa for Indian participants in cultural events, sports competitions, conferences, congresses, fairs, and academic / professional gatherings organised in the Grand Duchy.

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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Directive 2004/38/EC (Family of EU/EEA/Swiss)

Luxembourg Family Member of EU/EEA/Swiss National Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)

Free Luxembourg Schengen Type C visa for non-EU family members of EU / EEA / Swiss nationals travelling under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, registered partner, dependent children under 21 or in ascending line, accompanying the EU/EEA/Swiss family member.

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Schengen Airport Transit (Type A)

Luxembourg Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A)

Luxembourg Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A) for nationals of specific countries transiting through Luxembourg-Findel Airport (LUX) without leaving the international transit zone. Indian nationals are generally NOT required to hold a Schengen Airport Transit Visa.

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Long-Stay (Type D) — Work / Employment

Luxembourg Work / Employment Visa (Long-Stay, Type D)

Luxembourg Long-Stay D Visa for Indian salaried employees taking up employment in the Grand Duchy. Authorization to Stay from the Immigration Department of MAEE is mandatory before the D Visa. INR 5,360 flat fee.

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Long-Stay (Type D) — Family Reunification

Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa (Long-Stay, Type D)

Luxembourg Long-Stay D Visa for non-EU family members joining a Luxembourg resident (Luxembourger, EU national, or third-country resident with sufficient resources). Authorization to Stay from the Immigration Department mandatory. Field n°30 of the application form.

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Source & Disclaimer

Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Luxembourg website and Embassy of Luxembourg. Last verified 2026-05-11. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.

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