How to get a Luxembourg visa from Djibouti

• The Luxembourg tourist visa is issued to Djiboutians who intend to go to the country for tourism and leisure.
• People with the intention to attend business meetings and conferences are also issued this visa.
• Applicants are expected to get a Schengen visa. This is a short-stay visa that allows a stay of up to 90 days during a period of 180 days from the application date.
• You must apply for the visa of the country that is your primary destination during your stay i.e. Luxembourg.
• Applicants are expected to have a valid passport that must have been issued in not more than ten years from the application period. It should also be valid for at least 3 months from the application date.
• One or more passport photos are also required along with the application form. The photos must have been taken within 6 months to the application period.
• The visa can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. Travellers are allowed to travel to other Schengen countries while their visa is valid.
• For persons under the age of 18 who intend to travel alone, a written consent by the applicant's parents or guardians should be provided. It must be certified by a public notary.
• If you intend to travel with only one parent, the written consent of the other parent or guardian is required.
• Tourist visas for children between 6 to 12 years of age cost EUR 35. Children below that age do not need a visa to travel.
• Applicants are expected to have their valid individual medical travel insurance for use in Luxembourg.
• A letter stating the purpose of the applicant's trip to Luxembourg should be provided. Applicants are also expected to include details such as date of entry, date of exit and travel itinerary.
• Applicants going to Luxembourg for the purpose of business should have an invitation letter from the individual host or host company in Luxembourg.
• Applicants must provide proof of sufficient financial means to support themselves financially during their stay in Luxembourg and for their return transportation.
• For tourists, this can be in form of their letter of employment, salary slips for at least 6 months, recent bank statements or pension slips (For retired applicants).
• For businessmen or businesswomen, this can be in the form of their certificate of registration, tax forms, recent company bank statement or recent personal bank statement.

• This visa is issued to Djiboutians who have been employed in a company in Luxembourg. It is issued as a long-stay visa and is a residence permit.
• Non-EU nationals must have a work permit, usually applied for by their potential employer, to be legally entitled to work in the country. This should be gotten before a residence permit or long-stay visa.
• It is recommended that application for a work permit be submitted several months before the start of work.
• For work in Luxembourg, the employing company has to prove to the Ministry of Labour that a local cannot take up the position offered to the foreigner and also defend the foreigner's qualifications.
• Applicants are required to provide evidence that their employer has applied for a work permit for them. This should also include the applicant's job description, approved contract, and contract duration.
• Applicants must have a valid original passport with at least 3 months validity beyond the planned duration of stay in the country.
• It is required that applicants provide close to 6 passport photos for the application process. The photos should match the passport photo size requirement.
• Applicants should provide certificates of identification such as a legalized birth certificate or legalized copies of marriage or divorce certificates.
• If you are self-employed, evidence of eligibility to practise your trade in the country or a professional card is required. You must obtain permission from the Ministry of Small Businesses to work in the country.
• Note that visas cannot be obtained or changed once the applicant is in Luxembourg.

• This visa is issued to Djiboutian students who intend to study in Luxembourg. This visa is also issued as a long-stay visa.
• A residence permit is required alongside the long term visa.
• There has to be evidence of the applicant's admission to an approved educational establishment in Luxembourg.
• Applicants must provide proof of being enrolled as full-time students in any of Luxembourg institutions for higher education.
• Applicants are to provide an original birth certificate and any other means of identification with their country of origin.
• A medical certificate from a credible health organization in the origin country should also be provided. There should also be certified health insurance for the duration of stay.
• Applicants are to submit a police report stating they have no criminal record.
• Documents of academic achievements and school-leaving certificates should be provided to corroborate other documents submitted.
• A document reflecting financial support from a sponsor or stability on the part of the student should also be submitted. There should be a bank statement backing this up.
• Proof of full payment of tuition fees for the course of study should be provided.

The tiny country of Luxembourg is one of the safest in the world according to reports. Like in many other destinations, tourists' biggest threat in terms of crime is the petty sort, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing. Keep your eyes open especially in transportation hubs and the airport.

The climate in Luxembourg is considered as a moderated continental climate with cold winters and mild Summers. May to August are the warmer months with longer hours of sun, which means that is the best time of the year to visit Luxembourg. Nevertheless, bring warm clothes and raincoats/umbrellas, it usually rains and the summer nights are cold.