Luxembourg family visit visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Luxembourg family visit Schengen visa when you apply from Ireland.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Luxembourg
Type
C · FAMILY
Apply at
IE
Centre
VAC
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Action neededVisiting family / friends — short stay (Type C) · applying from Ireland.
Documents ready00 / 13
Competent authority
Embassy/Consulate General of Belgium in Dublin (representing Luxembourg); Luxembourg Embassy Dublin does not issue Schengen visas.
Application centre
None - in-person by appointment at the Belgian Embassy in Dublin
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
via BelgiumConsular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
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Est. total (adult)
€90
Long stay (Type D)
€50
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in EUR · centre: direct_consulate.
Fee notes
Luxembourg has a Dublin embassy but does NOT issue Schengen visas; represented by Belgium (VisaOnWeb, direct, no VAC). Type D €50 handled directly by Luxembourg authorities.
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
4–14 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Long. Belgian Embassy Dublin advises securing an appointment at least ~3 months (up to ~12 weeks) in advance due to high demand.
Application centre
Belgian Embassy Dublin direct (Belgium represents Luxembourg for Schengen visas in Ireland). The Luxembourg Embassy in Dublin does not yet issue Schengen visas; applicants are directed to the Belgian Embassy Dublin (VisaOnWeb + in-person appointment).
Timeline notes
Luxembourg has no Schengen visa service of its own in Ireland; Belgium handles it via VisaOnWeb. Belgium quotes ~10 working days processing once submitted, but the ~3-month appointment lead time dominates the end-to-end estimate.
Funds to show
medium confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€67
Minimum
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In EUR ≈
as shown
Notes
Reference amount is the daily minimum wage for an unskilled worker, approximately EUR 67 per day of planned stay (figure stated 'as of 1 January 2018' in the notification; the underlying minimum wage has risen since, so the real-world figure may now be higher). Alternative: an endorsed statement of financial liability. Return transport ticket also required.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Minors travellingConsent/authorisation from both parents or legal guardians and copies of their ID/passports required.
- Non-Irish citizens resident in IrelandValid Irish Residence Permit required, valid beyond return date.
- Visa-exempt nationalsNo visa required for visits up to 90 days in 180 days.