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How to get a Luxembourg visa from Central African Republic

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Central African passport holders travelling to Luxembourg.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Luxembourg.

Business visa

Processing time12 working days
Validity90 days

Student visa

Processing time12 working days
Validity3 months- 5 years

Tourist visa

Processing time12 working days
Validity90 days

Application requirements

Documents Central African applicants need to provide.

  • A Central African 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 (45 mm x 35 mm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • The Luxembourg tourist visa is issued to Central Africans traveling for tourism purposes.
  • Luxembourg is a Schengen country, so applicants can apply for a Schengen visa.
  • The Luxembourg tourist visa is a short stay visa which is also known as Type C visa or Schengen visa. It permits a visitor to enter Luxembourg for the purpose of tourism, visiting friends and relatives or participating in a conference or business meet.
  • You must provide your complete travel program for the entire duration of your stay in Luxembourg, including itinerary, dates and places to be visited.
  • You must provide a formal statement of your financial situation from your bank for the last 3 months and the statement must be signed by the bank manager.
  • You must provide a copy of your Income Tax Return papers for the last 2 years.
  • You must show proof of having individual medical travel insurance that is valid in all the Schengen countries and it must have a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
  • It must cover costs for your emergency medical treatment or urgent hospitalisation or transportation back to your home country if required and must cover the entire duration of your stay in Luxembourg.
  • If you are a minor under the age of 18 years and intend to travel alone to Luxembourg, you will have to provide a written consent from your parents or guardians who have your custody and it must be certified by a public notary.
  • If you have a sponsor, you need to provide:
    • Your sponsor’s recent bank statement.
    • Recent tax forms.
    • If your sponsor lives in Luxembourg, proof that he/she is a legal resident.

Business visa

  • Central Africans traveling to Luxembourg for business purposes can apply for the business visa.
  • Nigerians traveling to Luxembourg for business purposes can apply for the Luxembourgian tourist visa.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days.
  • If you will be traveling a lot and not only in one Schengen country it’s recommendable to fill in the “multiple entry” gap in the application form. This way you will be able to enter and leave Schengen Zone as you please for the amount of time allowed on your visa issued.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Luxembourg company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required. If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • The earliest time to apply for a business visa is three months before your planned trip.
  • Applicants should also bring the following documents:
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Company bank statements of the last year. This should be signed by the bank branch manager.
    • Tax clearance certificates
    • Company certificate of registration.
  • Evidence that you can financially support yourself must be provided in the following forms:
    • Letter of employment
    • Salary slips for at least 6 months
    • Recent bank statement
    • Pension slips (For retired applicants).

Student visa

  • Central Africans visiting Luxembourg for the purpose of pursuing the educational courses in Luxembourg for more than 90 days will have to obtain a student visa.
  • The Luxembourg student visa is a long-term visa granted to students who have already been accepted for admission by a recognized higher educational institute in Luxembourg.
  • The student visa must be obtained before entry into the country.
  • Before you apply for Luxembourg student visa, you must obtain a ‘temporary authorization to stay’ by applying to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg. This temporary authorization to stay is valid for a period of 90 days only. You will have to apply for your student visa within this 90 day period.
  • To be eligible for a Luxembourg student visa, you must provide proof of being enrolled as a full-time student in one of Luxembourg’s institutions for higher education.
  • You must also provide proof of full payment of tuition fee for the course. Your medical insurance must cover the total number of days you will be staying in Luxembourg as a student. The insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries for a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
  • Students are required to have 500 Euros monthly to cover their finances.
  • A proof of accommodation should be submitted. This could be either a dormitory contract (signed between you and an official of a dormitory in the country where you will be staying) or rent agreement (a contract with a property owner in this Schengen state, specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord).

Where to apply

Luxembourg embassy & visa application centers in Central African Republic.

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AddressLuxembourg currently does not maintain an embassy in Central African Republic. Citizens of Central African Republic are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Luxembourg located

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. The country shares international borders with Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south.

Do they speak English in Luxembourg

English and Portuguese were each used by about one in five people. The national statistics agency reported that 71% of the population spoke Luxembourgish, 56% spoke French, 31% spoke German, 21% spoke English, 20% spoke Portuguese and 6% spoke Italian.

Is Luxembourg worth visiting

If you have the time and transportation, it is definitely worth a visit, Luxembourg is a beautiful and historic country. Fortress Luxembourg has been central to Western European history north of the Alps since Roman times.

What is Luxembourg famous for in food

Perhaps the most traditional of all Luxembourg meat dishes is Judd mat Gaardebounen, smoked collar of pork with broad beans. Served in copious slices together with the beans and boiled potatoes, it is considered to be the national dish of Luxembourg.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Luxembourg visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.