How to get a Luxembourg visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Luxembourg for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Luxembourg must carry a valid passport.
• Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Luxembourg.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The Luxembourg tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Luxembourg for business purposes.
• 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.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

• An international student who wants to pursue an educational course 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.
• Citizens of certain countries are exempted from the visa requirement provided that the duration of their stay in Luxembourg is not more than three months.
• The student visa must be obtained before entry into the country.
• 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.

• If you’re planning on taking a job in Luxembourg, you need to get a work permit first.
• Finding jobs in Luxembourg can be easier than in other European countries.
• Some international companies including Amazon, Skype, iTunes and PayPal have all set up European head offices in Luxembourg.
• EU/EEA citizens, as well as Switzerland, do not need a work permit or work visa to work or apply for jobs in Luxembourg.
• Working in Luxembourg as a non-European requires more effort, paperwork and at times determination.
• Internationals coming to Luxembourg through employment by a Luxembourg-based company will use their employee contract as a good start for getting a residence permit.
• Applicants are advised to apply for a residence permit as early as possible, ideally as soon as they have the employee contract.
• It might take a few months to process your application, so be conscious of which address receives your work permit.

The Luxembourgian franc was the first official currency to be used in Luxembourg. It was in circulation from 1854 to 1999. It was replaced by the euro in 2002.

No. The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Accra handles visa applications for The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

According to several reports, the tiny country of Luxembourg is one of the safest places on earth.

Yes. Luxembourg is one of the 26 Schengen countries.

Yes. With the right visa and permit, you can easily get a job in Luxembourg. There are more expats living in Luxembourg than in any other European country.