Luxembourg visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Cape Verdians visiting Luxembourg

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Luxembourger Visa.

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the applicant's entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Luxembourg Visa for Cape Verdians

Facts about Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a country popular for camping, hiking and cycling. The country has a good road, rail and air connections with the rest of Europe which makes it easily accessible to foreigners. The country has historical castles where foreigners can visit to witness a piece of Luxembourger history.
 
Tourism in Luxembourg is a very important industry in the country. The industry is responsible for employing 11.7% of the working population and contributes about 8.3% to the country’s GDP. Over 900,000 foreign visitors pick Luxembourg as their favored tourist destination each year who stay in hotels, hostels and camping sites for an average of 2.5 nights.
 
You will not be allowed entry to the country if you are in possession of more than €10,000 or its equivalent.

Types of Luxembourg Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Work visa 15 days 1 year

General Requirements for Luxembourg Visa

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the applicant's entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
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Luxembourg Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for Cape Verdean visa applicants who wish to enter into Luxembourg for business reasons.
  • This visa allows its holders a maximum stay of 90 days.
  • The Luxembourg business visa is issued based on single-entry for those who wish to enter the country only once and multiple/double-entry for persons who wish to enter Luxembourg more than once.
  • Applicants are to provide an invitation letter from the inviting company in Luxembourg.
  • This letter must also contain the detailed address of the company, accompanied by the date and purpose of your trip.
  • A letter granting allowance/permission of the applicant's business trip by the employer is to be submitted for the application.
  • If you are going for conferences, seminars, or lectures, you are to provide a registration certificate of the event or an invitation letter from the sponsors/organizers of the event.
  • The applicant's bank statements for the last 6 months are to be submitted.
  • If the applicant is self-employed, the company's registration license and bank statements are to be submitted also.
  • This visa is processed within 15 days so the applicant has to apply for the visa between 15 days to 3 months before the planned trip.
  • A letter stating coverage of the applicant's expenses for their entire trip is to be provided also.

Luxembourg Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for Cape Verdean students who wish to travel to Luxembourg for the purpose of studying in any of the educational institutions in the country. 
  • This visa is a long term visa which means that its holder is allowed to stay in Luxembourg for a long time.
  • This visa will not be issued to students who have not been given admission to an institution in Luxembourg.
  • Applicants of this visa must have applied to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg for ‘temporary authorization to stay’ . 
  • This temporary authorization to stay is valid for a period of 90 days only after which the applicant can then apply for a student visa.
  • Proof of enrollment as a full-time student in one of Luxembourg’s institutions for higher education must be submitted for this application.
  • Proof of payment of complete tuition fees for the course of study is to be submitted. 
  • Medical insurance for the applicant's entire stay in Luxembourg must be submitted also.
  • The medical insurance must have an insurance coverage of at least 30,000Euros and must be valid throughout the Schengen area.
  • The applicant must show proof of at least 500Euros per day for their entire stay.
  • A valid proof of accommodation should be submitted. 
  • This could either be a dormitory contract (signed between you and an official of a dormitory in Luxembourg) or a Rental Agreement (a contract with a property owner in Luxembourg, specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord).

Luxembourg Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Luxembourg tourist visa is for applicants who wish to travel to Luxembourg for tourism and sightseeing purposes.
  • This visa also allows its holders to visit friends and relatives while in the country.
  • Applicants who will be visiting relatives/friends are to provide proof of the relationship between them and the host.
  • The host is to provide a letter stating their home address and contact details.
  • The Luxembourg tourist visa is valid for only 90 days. 
  • The visa is issued for single or multiple entries into the country. 
  • In cases of multiple entries, the visitor is allowed a stay of 90 days within a 6 months period.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of the applicant's stay is to be provided. 
  • The applicant is to have at least 75Euros daily.
  • Proof of individual medical travel insurance valid is to be provided.
  • The insurance is to have a minimum coverage of 30,000Euros and must be valid throughout the Schengen area.
  • This visa does not grant its holders the right to attend educational institutions/courses.
  • The visa is also not to be used for business needs.

Luxembourg Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for Cabo Verdeans who have been given employment opportunities in Luxembourg.
  • This visa is not to be used to look for jobs/employment in Luxembourg.
  • Applicants are to provide a copy of their employment contract to the embassy.
  • Applicants of this visa are to apply for a Luxembourg resident permit.
  • Applicants are advised to apply for a residence permit as early as possible, ideally as soon as they have been offered the employee job contract.
  • It might take a few months to process your application, so applicants are to carefully select what address receives their work permit. 
  • Applicants of this visa are to apply for a work permit at least 2 months before their planned trip to Luxembourg.
  • The Luxembourg work visa is valid for 1 year but can be extended. 
  • You can apply for an extension of this visa after the previous one has expired.

Luxembourg Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Work visa

60.00 (EUR)

Luxembourg Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Cape Verde

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Cabo Verdeans who wish to visit Luxembourg are to visit the Switzerland embassy in Senegal which is used for Schengen states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luxembourg safe?

Luxembourg is one of the safest countries to visit. The only thing tourists might be exposed to is petty crimes like purse snatching and pick-pocketing. Tourists should also be very careful in extremely crowded public places and in Bus parks.

What is Luxembourg's official currency?

The official currency in use in Luxembourg is the Euro and it will be safe to have enough Euros with you at all times. As you might not get a store or restaurant that accepts USD.

What is the official language in luxembourg?

There are three official languages in Luxembourg and they are Luxembourgish, French, and German. However, a good number of Luxembourgers speak English so English speaking tourists have nothing to worry about.

Can I drink tap water in Luxembourg?

The water everywhere in Luxembourg is safe for drinking, However, people in Luxembourg drink bottled mineral water because of taste preference.

What do you call people from Luxembourg?

Someone from Luxembourg is called a Luxembourger.