How to get a Luxembourg visa from Cape Verde

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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 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.