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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoNo
AustralianYesNo2
CanadianYesNo2
USAYesNo2
OtherEU1NoNo
JapaneseYesNo2


Note
Luxembourg is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport and visa regulations in the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use This Guide.

Passports
Passport valid for three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries who hold a valid national ID card;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland, providing they hold a valid national ID card.


Note
2. It is advisable to have a return ticket, but not obligatory. If a visitor is not in possession of a return ticket, proof of sufficient means of support may be required.

Visas
Required by all except the following nationals for periods not exceeding three months and as long as the passport is still valid for three months beyond length of stay:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals mentioned under passport exemptions above;
(c) nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, Singapore, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(d) passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 72 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of certain countries who always need an airport transit visa). Please contact the Consulate for details.


Types of visa and cost
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. All Schengen visas, regardless of the duration of stay and whether single- or multiple-entry, are available for approximately £27, although prices are subject to change.

Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Note
Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate is produced) receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).

Validity
Short-stay visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue for single- or multiple-entries of maximum 90 days in total. Transit visas are valid for single- or multiple-entries of maximum five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Long-stay visas are valid for up to one year. Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time.

Application to
Applications must be made in person to the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) of the Benelux country which the applicant will enter first.

Application requirements
(a) One completed application form. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) Passport valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa (with a blank page to affix visa stamp). (d) Proof of the purpose of visit (official letter of invitation/confirmed hotel booking; onward or return ticket). (e) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay. (f) Evidence of medical coverage for the Schengen countries (eg form E111). (g) Fee.

Working days required
Two days to three weeks depending on purpose of visit and nationality.

Temporary residence
Enquire about special application procedures at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.


   
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