Embassy
Embassy of Luxembourg in China
Unit 1701, Tower B, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
Luxembourg visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa for Luxembourg, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
CHN
China
Going to
LUX
Luxembourg
Visa needed
This visa is for tourists who cannot enter visa-free.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Luxembourg's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Luxembourg
Visit visa-free if you qualify, or apply for a tourist visa.
Visa required For your passportType C tourist visaThis visa is for tourists who cannot enter visa-free.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Find the consulate for your home and main destination.
- Prepare its checklist, signed form and travel evidence.
- Submit normally at least 15 days before travel.
- Give fingerprints if needed and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport copies and past Schengen visas
- Signed form and recent photo
- Travel plans and accommodation
- Funds and reasons to return
- Schengen health cover: 30,000 EUR
- Child consent documents if needed
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Stay up to 90 days per 180 days across Schengen; fewer may be granted.
- Check visa dates and entries; a visa does not guarantee entry.
Visa not requiredExisting Schengen documentSome Schengen visas and residence permits let you visit without another visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your document covers Luxembourg and remains valid.
- Check remaining entries and Schengen stay days.
- Carry your passport, document and visit evidence.
Documents required
- Passport
- Schengen visa or residence document
- Proof of visit and funds
- Stay up to 90 days per 180 days, within your document's limits.
- An Irish or Cypriot residence permit alone does not qualify.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaBorder staff may grant a visa for a proven, unexpected urgent need.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Normal fees; emergency waiver may apply
How to apply
- Explain why an unexpected emergency stopped you applying earlier.
- Show proof of the emergency and your departure plans.
- Give border staff the documents they request.
Documents required
- Passport
- Application and photo as requested
- Proof of urgent need
- Proof of departure plans
- Insurance unless waived
- Approval is not certain; do not plan an ordinary trip around this route.
- Stay at most 15 days; transit is limited to the time needed.
Sources (41)Last updated 11 November 2026
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- Luxembourg visa-required list; Kosovo entry superseded
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- Current Type D checklist: salaried worker
- Current Type D checklist: European Union Blue Card
- Current Type D checklist: self-employed
- Current Type D checklist: posted employee
- Current Type D checklist: company-group transfer
- Current Type D checklist: seasonal worker
- Current Type D checklist: scientific researcher
- Current Type D checklist: athlete or coach
- Current Type D checklist: family member
- Current Type D checklist: higher-education student
- Current Type D checklist: au pair
- Current school exchange checklist: no participating school stated
- Current Type D checklist: intern or trainee
- Current Type D checklist: volunteer
- Current Type D checklist: private reasons
- Current Type D checklist: medical and other stays without an intended residence-permit application
- Foreign ministry: Working Holiday Programme
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from China
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−7h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageGerman
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Luxembourg trip
Best time to go: May to August is usually the sunniest time. July and August are the busiest months, with outdoor festivals. Spring brings flowers, while autumn brings wine events in the Moselle Valley.
- Luxembourg City's old townExplore cobbled lanes, fortifications and views over deep river valleys. Parts of the old town have World Heritage status from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Cathedral of Notre Dame and Grand Ducal PalaceThese are among the capital's main historic sights. The cathedral has Gothic architecture, and charming cobbled lanes surround the palace.
- Bock casemates and Neumünster AbbeyThese are notable historic sights in Luxembourg City. The capital also has several Second World War memorial sites and museums.
- Chemin de la CornicheThis walk offers beautiful views of the capital. Nearby bridges lead across to neighbouring plateaus.
About Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a landlocked grand duchy between Belgium, France and Germany in Western Europe.
- Capital
- Luxembourg
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- German, French, Luxembourgish
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +352
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Questions
Do chinese citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Luxembourg, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Luxembourg visa?
At Luxembourg's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help chinese citizens enter Luxembourg?
We have no record of Luxembourg relaxing its rules for chinese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do luxembourger citizens need a visa for China?
Luxembourger citizens do not need a visa for China. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Luxembourg?
Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Luxembourg are easier for chinese citizens?
Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina Russia, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Luxembourg?
Find Luxembourg's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Luxembourg?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Luxembourg?
German, French and Luxembourgish.
How strong is the China passport?
It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.
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