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Luxembourg visa on arrival

Luxembourg follows Schengen rules allowing visas at the border in exceptional cases. This is not a routine option for holiday arrivals.

Ways to get a Luxembourg visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional short-stay visa at the border

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who prove that unforeseeable and urgent reasons prevented an advance application and who meet the normal visa criteria.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Explain and document the circumstances at the border checkpoint.
    2. Provide evidence that you meet the usual Schengen visa requirements.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa but could not apply in advance because of unforeseeable and urgent reasons may qualify.

How to apply

  1. Present your request at the border and prove why unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.
  2. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

What to bring

  • Evidence explaining why an advance application was impossible.
  • Documents showing that the normal Schengen visa requirements are met.

Good to know

  • You must meet the regular criteria for a Schengen visa.
  • If other Schengen authorities must be consulted, a border visa is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline can refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • Separate in-principle border provisions apply to qualifying family members of European single-market citizens.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Luxembourg?

Travellers who need a visa but could not apply in advance because of unforeseeable and urgent reasons may qualify.

How long can I stay on a Luxembourg visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days for the exceptional border-issued Schengen visa.

How long is a Luxembourg visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Luxembourg visa on arrival?

Evidence explaining why an advance application was impossible.; Documents showing that the normal Schengen visa requirements are met..

How do I apply for a Luxembourg visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present your request at the border and prove why unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application. 2. 2. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

What rules do I have to follow on a Luxembourg visa on arrival?

You must meet the regular criteria for a Schengen visa. If other Schengen authorities must be consulted, a border visa is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Luxembourg?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Luxembourg visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Luxembourg be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Luxembourg visa on arrival rules?

On Luxembourg's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Luxembourg?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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