Luxembourg long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Luxembourg long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from Canada.
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To
Luxembourg
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
CANADA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from Canada.
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Competent authority
Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal (representing Luxembourg for all Canada) affixes the national (Type D) visa after the Luxembourg Immigration Directorate grants the temporary authorisation to stay. Prior authorization from Luxembourg authorities is mandatory before applying.
Application centre
Applies directly via Belgian Consulate Montreal (biometrics in person). VFS Global involvement unverified.
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)
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Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in CAD · centre: unknown.
Fee notes
No resident Canadian visa consulate; Belgium (Montreal/Ottawa) processes Luxembourg Schengen visas. Channel/fee unverified.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
4–10 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Approximately 1 month (per official Belgian consulate guidance).
Application centre
Consulate-direct via the Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal (Belgium represents Luxembourg); form filed online through VisaOnWeb — no VFS/TLS/BLS.
Timeline notes
Luxembourg has no visa-issuing mission in Canada; the Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal is the exclusive provider for all of Canada. Complete VisaOnWeb, then book in Montreal — official appointment wait ~1 month drives total time.
Funds to show
medium confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
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
- Work (employee, EU Blue Card, self-employed, trainee, au pair, sportsperson)Additional: signed employment contract / work authorisation, employer documents, diplomas and CV.
- Study / researchAdditional: enrolment/admission or hosting agreement from a Luxembourg institution, proof of resources and health insurance.
- Family reunificationAdditional: proof of family relationship, sponsor's residence permit, proof of income and accommodation in Luxembourg.
- Working HolidayA separate Working Holiday Program arrangement is available for eligible Canadian applicants.
- All D-visa applicantsTemporary authorisation to stay must be granted before the visa application; applications lodged from country of residence.