Passport complies with the issue-date and validity rules
Bring a travel document issued within the previous decade, containing two blank visa pages and valid for three months after the intended Schengen departure.
Luxembourg Visa from UK
A practical route for UK residents who need a Luxembourg Schengen visa — confirm Luxembourg is responsible for the trip, prepare the application and supporting evidence, then submit directly to the Luxembourg Embassy in London by prior appointment.
Independent support, not an official visa application. Or use the quick form on this page.
- Direct Embassy appointment · London
- Direct Embassy submission and biometrics
- Reviewed September 2026
LuxembourgShort-stay Schengen visa · UK residents
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UK submission pointThe official UK route is a prior appointment at the Luxembourg Embassy in London.
- 15 d
normal decision periodLuxembourg normally uses the 15-calendar-day benchmark once an admissible file enters assessment.
- 45 d
possible extended reviewAdditional scrutiny or consultation can extend Luxembourg’s decision stage toward 45 days.
Check whether you need a Luxembourg visa
For Luxembourg, first check the passport against the visa requirement, then confirm that lawful UK residence makes the Embassy in London the appropriate place to apply.
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British passport holder
British citizens can normally visit Luxembourg visa-free for permitted stays up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period. Longer stays and residence require a different process.
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Visa-required nationality living in the UK
A visa-required applicant should approach Luxembourg in London only as a UK resident and should ask the Embassy if the remaining UK permission is close to expiry.
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Luxembourg must be the responsible country
Use Luxembourg when it is your only or main destination. For equal stays, apply to the country whose external border you cross first; appointment availability does not change competence.
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Luxembourg Schengen visa requirementsfor UK residents
Six checks to align before attending the Embassy.
Qualifying UK residence evidence
Provide proof that you legally reside in the UK. Use current UKVI evidence and a share code where your immigration status is digital.
Luxembourg application finished and signed
Download Luxembourg’s current short-stay form, complete the applicable sections accurately and sign it for the Embassy appointment.
Luxembourg-led itinerary
Provide transport and accommodation that make Luxembourg the genuine main destination by purpose or length of stay.
Funds and UK ties
Give the Embassy recent financial evidence and UK ties that fit the applicant’s actual employment, study, self-employment or sponsorship position.
Schengen travel medical insurance
Insurance should operate throughout Schengen for the complete itinerary and provide a minimum €30,000 of qualifying medical and repatriation protection.
Documents for a Luxembourg tourist visa
Because the UK route is direct, organise the originals and copies for the Luxembourg Embassy itself. Check names, dates, accommodation and funding against the signed form.
- Signed Luxembourg short-stay application
- Recent compliant passport photograph
- Passport and copies required for the Luxembourg file
- Current evidence of lawful UK residence or UKVI status
- Schengen medical policy carrying at least €30,000 cover
- Confirmed transport for arrival, departure and onward travel
- Accommodation records covering every itinerary date
- Recent finances and income evidence relevant to the profile
- UK employment, education or business documentation
- Applicable invitation, sponsorship, family or minor evidence
Tourism, business, private-visit and family-member categories use different evidence. The Embassy can request additional documents or an interview.
Luxembourg Embassy application steps
The Luxembourg Embassy in London receives the application and biometrics, then the competent Luxembourg authority assesses and decides the case.
- 1Confirm Luxembourg is responsible
Compare all Schengen stays and purposes before choosing Luxembourg as the competent state.
- 2Complete the current form
Complete and sign Luxembourg’s official Schengen form before the appointment, using the itinerary and supporting evidence to verify each answer.
- 3Request the Embassy appointment
Email the Embassy’s consular section to request a visa appointment. The Embassy states that walk-ins are not accepted.
- 4Lodge the Luxembourg file and keep the receipt
Attend the London Embassy only at the agreed time with the complete paper file and biometrics where due; this direct route has no VFS submission stage.
Want the Luxembourg file checked?
Share the trip basics and we can help organise the application before the official Luxembourg submission.
What you get from this enquiry
- We confirm which Schengen country you should apply to for your trip.
- We check your document list against the official requirements for your profile.
- We help you organise the application before your official appointment.
No payment is taken with this enquiry. If you want our help, we confirm the fee with you before any work starts.
Luxembourg visa processing time
The time needed to obtain an appointment by email is separate from Luxembourg’s assessment of the application after it has been accepted.
Application windowSix-month Luxembourg application window
A Luxembourg short-stay file can normally be lodged during the six months before the planned journey.
15 daysnormal decision period
The usual 15-day assessment begins after the competent Luxembourg authority receives a complete, admissible application.
Further examinationFurther review can use the extended timetable
Additional evidence, verification or consultation can extend a Luxembourg decision beyond the usual period, potentially to 45 days.
Luxembourg guidance normally expects lodgement at least 15 calendar days before travel. That minimum excludes appointment availability, corrections and passport return, so leave a wider buffer.
Luxembourg visa fees from the UK
The common Schengen fee applies. Because the UK route is direct through the Embassy, there is no separate VFS service fee; verify the accepted GBP amount and payment method.
Adult short-stay visa feeStandard Schengen fee
€90Applicant aged 6–11Reduced fee; confirm eligibility
€45External service-provider feeNot applicable to the direct London Embassy route
NoneOther application costsInsurance, photos, translations or travel to London may cost extra
VariableAny reduced fee or exemption must be supported at the Embassy. Confirm the accepted GBP amount, payment method and refund position when arranging the appointment.
Where to apply for a Luxembourg visa in the UK
Applicants resident in the UK apply by prior appointment at the Luxembourg Embassy in London. The Embassy does not accept walk-ins.
The Embassy is at 27 Wilton Crescent, London SW1X 8SD. Email londres.consulat@mae.etat.lu for a visa appointment before attending.
UK → LuxembourgYour journey
London → Luxembourg CityIllustrative route · not a travel itinerary
Five Luxembourg visa mistakes to avoid
Luxembourg’s direct Embassy route has details that generic Schengen checklists can miss.
- 01Assuming UK residence creates Luxembourg visa-free access
Do not confuse permission to live in Britain with permission to enter Luxembourg; the visa test follows the passport nationality.
- 02Using the UK route without residence evidence
The submission jurisdiction depends on genuine lawful residence in Britain, which must be supported in the format requested by the live checklist.
- 03Turning up without an appointment
The Embassy states that there are no walk-ins. Email its consular section and obtain an appointment before travelling to London.
- 04Choosing Luxembourg for appointment convenience
Luxembourg must be responsible for the real itinerary. A London appointment does not change destination responsibility.
- 05Treating 15 days as the whole end-to-end journey
The Luxembourg assessment clock does not absorb slot searches, provider transfer or the time needed to return the passport.
Luxembourg visa from UK questions
Answers about eligibility, Embassy appointments, UK residence, fees and timing.
Do UK residents need a visa for Luxembourg?
Visa need depends on the travel document’s nationality. UK residence may make the Luxembourg Embassy in London responsible for submission, but does not create a visa exemption.
Do British citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?
British citizens can normally visit Luxembourg visa-free for permitted short stays within the shared Schengen 90/180 limit.
Where do I apply for a Luxembourg visa in the UK?
Apply directly at the Luxembourg Embassy in London by prior appointment. The official page says walk-ins are not accepted and appointment requests must be made by email.
When can a Luxembourg short-stay file be lodged?
The Embassy recommends applying early but no more than six months before travel. The application should normally be lodged at least 15 days before departure.
What UK residence validity does Luxembourg require?
You must prove lawful residence in the UK. Check with the Embassy if your UK permission expires soon, because the exact buffer can depend on the file and travel dates.
How long can a Luxembourg visa take?
A complete Luxembourg application normally follows the 15-day Schengen period. Detailed checking can extend to 45 days, in addition to the separate wait for an Embassy appointment.
How much is the Luxembourg visa fee?
The standard adult short-stay fee is €90 and the fee for children aged 6 to under 12 is €45. Check the current Embassy collection amount and accepted payment method before attending.
Can I apply through Luxembourg for a Belgium or Germany trip?
Only when Luxembourg is genuinely the competent main destination, or the first-entry rule applies to equal stays. Appointment availability alone is not a valid reason.
EXPLORE · Luxembourg
Luxembourg, beyond the application.
Original illustrations inspired by Luxembourg City, Vianden Castle, the Müllerthal trails and the Moselle Valley — itinerary ideas, not document evidence.
Prepare the Luxembourg file before the Embassy appointment
Check the visa requirement, confirm Luxembourg is responsible, keep UK status valid beyond the trip and make every document support the same itinerary.
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Reviewed by Abraham and Tina Zad, 8 years of visa support experience.
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