Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Europe
Schengen
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is the smallest of the three Benelux countries. The country is a founding member of NATO, the European Union, the OECD. Luxembourg is a landlocked country bordering Belgium to the west, France to the south and Germany to the east. It is one of the smallest countries in the European Union, and also the richest. The capital Luxembourg is home to many institutions. Luxembourg is a small country, but rich in historical and natural attractions. The capital Luxembourg is an amazing historic city that is definitely worth a visit. It is built above the Alzette and Petrusse valleys. Luxembourgers value their natural wealth, which is why there are many national parks. One of the natural gems is Little Switzerland, which hides pure virgin nature. Holidays on bikes can be spent in the Ardennes. The wine-growing area of the Moselle basin with wine trails is also charming. The Lux, as Luxembourg sometimes shortens, also has many rivers. Three of them even form the country‘s border on the east side – they are Moselle, Our and Sûre. Luxembourg is a paradise for lovers of castles, chateaux and ruins, of which there are many, more so than in any other European country.
About Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURGISH CUISINE
Luxembourgish cuisine is very influenced by French cuisine, but it also includes German influences (eg dumplings with cabbage). Unlike neighboring Belgium, Luxembourg cuisine is more calorically rich, which corresponds to the location and climate of the country.
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Typical Luxembourgish dishes
As in Belgium, minute meat preparations and french fries are popular in Luxembourg.
• Träipen is a fried tripe that is often served with apple sauce.
• Judd mat gaardebounen is smoked pork served with cabbage or beans, potatoes and cream sauce. This is the national Luxembourg food.
• Bouneschlupp is a hearty soup based on green beans with potatoes and added sour cream and toasted pieces of sausages.
• Kuddelfleck are beef tripe wrapped in batter and served with spicy tomato sauce.
• Hong am Rèisleck is a chicken dish cooked in white wine with vegetables, spices and mushrooms.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Luxembourg under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Luxembourg.
The visa depends on nationality and purpose. The documents you need to present to the Luxembourgish border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Luxembourgish Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Luxembourg and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Luxembourg that fulfil Luxembourgish Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen. insure and it‘s accepted by Luxembourgish Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
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Applying for a Visa Third country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to stay in Luxembourg for less than 90 days over a period of 180 daysfor the purpose of business, family or tourist visits, etc. must apply for a visa.
Visa applications should in principle be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit and cannot be lodged earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the visa valid for a period of at least 6 months.
The applicant must submit a completed and signed Schengen visa application in person at:
• the Luxembourg diplomatic mission or consulate in their country of residence;
• or, failing that, the embassy or consulate of the country in the Schengen area which represents Luxembourg for the issuance of visas.
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
• 2 recent and identical identity photos;
• a valid passport or a travel document accepted in the Schengen area, which is valid for at least another 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa;
• supporting documents associated with the purpose of the journey, such as:
– legalised formal obligation from the reference person in Luxembourg; It should be noted that the formal obligation (affidavit of support) is not mandatory. But it is strongly recommended to submit this document in order to prove that the applicant is financially supported by a Luxembourg resident.
– official letter of invitation for a business visit;
– a hotel reservation;
– a return airline ticket;
• proof of sufficient means of subsistence (bank account statements, cash, credit cards, etc.); In certain cases, this document can be replaced by a formal obligation from the reference person in Luxembourg.
• proof of legal residence in the usual country of residence;
• schengen health insurance covering the travel period;
Nationals from certain non-EU countries who wish to visit, transit through or work in Luxembourg must, before their departure, have a valid travel document with a visa issued by a consular authority from one of the countries in the Schengen area.
The visa enables free movement in the Schengen area: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.
The nationality of the non-EU national determines whether or not he is obliged to have a visa. Different types of visa exist depending on the duration and nature of the visit.
The Schengen visa must be requested at the consulate of the country the applicant intends to visit, or, if he intends to visit more than one Schengen State, at the consulate of the country of his primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay). If the applicant intends to visit several Schengen states for a stay of equal duration, the visa application must be sent to the consulate of the country whose external borders the applicant will cross first when entering the Schengen area.
As a general rule, the visa application must be submitted in the country in which the applicant legally resides, at a Luxembourg consulate or a diplomatic mission representing Luxembourg. Should there be no Luxembourg consulate in that country and should Luxembourg not be represented there, the application must be submitted at the consulate with territorial competence for visa applications.
About Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURGISH CUISINE
Luxembourgish cuisine is very influenced by French cuisine, but it also includes German influences (eg dumplings with cabbage). Unlike neighboring Belgium, Luxembourg cuisine is more calorically rich, which corresponds to the location and climate of the country.
Typical Luxembourgish dishes
As in Belgium, minute meat preparations and french fries are popular in Luxembourg.
• Träipen is a fried tripe that is often served with apple sauce.
• Judd mat gaardebounen is smoked pork served with cabbage or beans, potatoes and cream sauce. This is the national Luxembourg food.
• Bouneschlupp is a hearty soup based on green beans with potatoes and added sour cream and toasted pieces of sausages.
• Kuddelfleck are beef tripe wrapped in batter and served with spicy tomato sauce.
• Hong am Rèisleck is a chicken dish cooked in white wine with vegetables, spices and mushrooms.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Luxembourg under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Luxembourg.
The visa depends on nationality and purpose. The documents you need to present to the Luxembourgish border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Luxembourgish Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Luxembourg and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Luxembourg that fulfil Luxembourgish Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen. insure and it‘s accepted by Luxembourgish Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Applying for a Visa Third country nationals subject to a visa obligation who wish to stay in Luxembourg for less than 90 days over a period of 180 daysfor the purpose of business, family or tourist visits, etc. must apply for a visa.
Visa applications should in principle be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit and cannot be lodged earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the visa valid for a period of at least 6 months.
The applicant must submit a completed and signed Schengen visa application in person at:
• the Luxembourg diplomatic mission or consulate in their country of residence;
• or, failing that, the embassy or consulate of the country in the Schengen area which represents Luxembourg for the issuance of visas.
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
• 2 recent and identical identity photos;
• a valid passport or a travel document accepted in the Schengen area, which is valid for at least another 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa;
• supporting documents associated with the purpose of the journey, such as:
– legalised formal obligation from the reference person in Luxembourg; It should be noted that the formal obligation (affidavit of support) is not mandatory. But it is strongly recommended to submit this document in order to prove that the applicant is financially supported by a Luxembourg resident.
– official letter of invitation for a business visit;
– a hotel reservation;
– a return airline ticket;
• proof of sufficient means of subsistence (bank account statements, cash, credit cards, etc.); In certain cases, this document can be replaced by a formal obligation from the reference person in Luxembourg.
• proof of legal residence in the usual country of residence;
• schengen health insurance covering the travel period;
Nationals from certain non-EU countries who wish to visit, transit through or work in Luxembourg must, before their departure, have a valid travel document with a visa issued by a consular authority from one of the countries in the Schengen area.
The visa enables free movement in the Schengen area: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.
The nationality of the non-EU national determines whether or not he is obliged to have a visa. Different types of visa exist depending on the duration and nature of the visit.
The Schengen visa must be requested at the consulate of the country the applicant intends to visit, or, if he intends to visit more than one Schengen State, at the consulate of the country of his primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay). If the applicant intends to visit several Schengen states for a stay of equal duration, the visa application must be sent to the consulate of the country whose external borders the applicant will cross first when entering the Schengen area.
As a general rule, the visa application must be submitted in the country in which the applicant legally resides, at a Luxembourg consulate or a diplomatic mission representing Luxembourg. Should there be no Luxembourg consulate in that country and should Luxembourg not be represented there, the application must be submitted at the consulate with territorial competence for visa applications.