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 United States.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Luxembourg
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from United States.
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Competent authority
Embassy/Consulate of Luxembourg by residence (Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco) affixes the national (Type D) visa; Florida residents via Netherlands Consulate General Miami. Temporary authorisation to stay must first be granted by the Luxembourg Immigration Directorate.
Application centre
None - direct with Luxembourg consulate (Visa Long Stay application; email pre-review then appointment)
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
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
$0
Est. total (adult)
$100
Long stay (Type D)
€50
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in USD · centre: direct_consulate.
Fee notes
Direct at Luxembourg Embassy DC / Consulates SF, NY by jurisdiction. No VAC fee. D commonly ~€50 (approximate).
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
5–11 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Per the Embassy, the internal visa calendar is often booked 4-8 weeks ahead. Typically the binding constraint.
Application centre
Consulate-direct: Embassy Washington DC, Consulate General New York, and San Francisco. Biometrics may be collected by external providers but appointments booked with the consulate. Luxembourg must be the primary destination.
Timeline notes
Embassy publishes: appointment calendar booked ~4-8 weeks out, then 10-15 business days from the appointment. Small network (3 US posts).
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
—
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 letter 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.
- Applicants on B1/B2 visitor statusLong-stay applications should be lodged from the country of legal residence; verify eligibility with the consulate.