Luxembourg visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Luxembourg

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

  • Passport which is valid for at least three months after the planned exit date from the country. Your passport must have two blank pages.
  • One copy of a correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The passport should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a sufficient and continuous flow of funds during your time in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Luxembourg.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Luxembourg Visa for Kenyans

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.

Drunkenness and disorderliness in public can result in one night in jail or a hefty fine. The legal drinking age is 16 years.

Types of Luxembourg Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days More than 90 days
Official visa 15 days 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 5 days

General Requirements for Luxembourg Visa

  • Passport which is valid for at least three months after the planned exit date from the country. Your passport must have two blank pages.
  • One copy of a correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The passport should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a sufficient and continuous flow of funds during your time in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Luxembourg.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Luxembourg Tourist visa Luxembourg Business visa Luxembourg Medical visa Luxembourg Student visa Luxembourg Official visa Luxembourg Transit visa

Luxembourg Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • With the tourist visa, Kenyans can visit Luxembourg for tourism purposes which include sightseeing, recreation, and recreation.
  • Kenyans may also visit friends and relatives in the country with this visa.
  • A letter of invitation from your host in Luxembourg is required. The letter should provide information which includes the home address, telephone number, and valid means of identification of the host.
  • Foreigners in Luxembourg on this visa are not permitted to study while they are in the country.
  • If you are interested in attending festivals and events while you are in the country, you are free to do so.
  • A signed letter from your current employer in Kenya is needed. Your position in the company, the number of years you have been employed, the duration of your leave, and the address of the company should be written in the letter.
  • Copy of your stay permit in Kenya is required for non-Kenyans applying from Kenya.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be presented. If you are traveling without your parents or with one of your parents, you are required to have a notarized consent signed by both your parents.
  • Proof of the incentive of returning to your country is required.
  • A receipt which shows that you have made payment for the visa application process is required.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
  • Kenyans are not allowed to seek public funds.
  • Retired persons should possess a pension statement or documents showing other financial support from the last 6 months.

Luxembourg Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Kenyans who apply for the tourist visa have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in Luxembourg.
  • During your time in Luxembourg, you are can meet up with business partners to negotiate and sign contracts.
  • Foreigners with this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits.
  • A signed letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with is required. The letter should contain your data, the duration of your visit, the purpose of your visit, and the contact details of the company.
  • If the responsibility of your finances is to be taken up by your employer or the company in Luxembourg, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.
  • A signed letter of invitation from your current employer in Kenya should be presented. The letter should include your personal data, the term of employment, and purpose of visit.
  • Proof of registration and receipt of the paid registration fee is required for travelers who intend to attend a conference in Luxembourg.
  • Proof of previous business activities with the company in Luxembourg is required if any.
  • The certificate of business registration of your partner company should be provided.
  • Business travelers cannot take up paid or unpaid employment while they are in the country.
  • Kenyans are not allowed to seek public funds in the country.
  • A copy of residence permit for non-Kenyans applying for the visa from Kenya is required.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
  • Foreigners are not permitted to overstay their visa.
  • This visa cannot be extended except on special cases.

Luxembourg Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa allows Kenyans to receive medical treatment in Luxembourg.
  • A letter from the applicant’s medical doctor in Kenya is required. The nature of the illness and the reason the treatment is bet gotten from Kenya should be clearly stated in the letter.
  • Letter from the doctor or hospital in Luxembourg willing to take up your treatment is required. The information on the nature of the treatment, estimated time of recovery, cost of treatment, and confirmation of treatment by the doctor should be provided in the letter.
  • A letter from your employer in Kenya confirming your leave and providing information on the term of employment and granted leave days should be provided.
  • Proof of paid medical fees should be provided.
  • Retired applicants must provide pension statements and other means of financial sustenance of the last 6 months.
  • Minors must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
  • Kenyans who apply for this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
  • At the end of your treatment, you are required to leave the country.
  • Holders are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
  • Receipt of payment of visa application fee is required.

Luxembourg Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is meant for students who have the intention of studying in Luxembourg.
  • Before this visa can be issued to a student, the student must have been accepted into one of the institutions in the country.
  • A letter of admission from the school an applicant has been accepted to should be provided. The course the applicant has been accepted to study, the duration of the study, and the person responsible for taking care of the applicant’s finances should be stated in the letter.
  • Certificates and transcripts from previously attended schools should be provided.
  • A copy of the applicant’s Kenyan residence permit which has a validity of at least three months after the planned duration of stay in the country.
  • This visa allows international students to work for a period of time as long as the student’s education is not affected.
  • An extension to this visa may be granted to cover the duration of your study.
  • Applicants below the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided.
  • You are not permitted to seek public funds during your time in the country.
  • Receipt of paid visa application form is required.

Luxembourg Official Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The official visa is for diplomats and government officials visiting Luxembourg for official purposes.
  • A Kenyan government is required to present a diplomatic note. The purpose of your journey, your status in the government, and the time of your meetings should be stated in the note.
  • An official invitation letter from the government of Luxembourg should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are Heads of State, Consular officers, ministers, and African Union representatives.
  • Head of States may apply for this visa even if the purpose of their visit is not official. Other government officials will no be granted this visa if the purpose of their visit is non-official.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, ensure the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is available. A copy of both parents’ passport should be made available.
  • Government officials can attend meetings and conferences while they are in the country.
  • You are not allowed to take up a course of study in the country.
  • While in the country, diplomats cannot receive payment for the services they render.
  • Diplomats are required to present a valid means of identification.
  • This visa can only be extended in exceptional cases.

Luxembourg Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Foreigners with this visa can make stop-overs in Luxembourg.
  • With this visa, Kenyans can transit through Luxembourg to their destination country.
  • The visa of the destination country should be presented during the visa application process.
  • Applicants should have the flight ticket of their destination country.
  • Minors are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • If you have prior convictions, your application may be refused.
  • Proof of paid visa application fee should be presented.
  • Foreigners cannot study or work while they are in the country
  • The transit visa is valid for 24 hours.
  • This visa cannot be extended.
  • Before the expiry of your visa, you are expected to leave the country.

Luxembourg Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Official visa

60.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Luxembourg Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya

Location

Address

Nairobi

Riverside Drive, Gate 113, Riverside Paddocks, Nairobi, Kenya.

https://www.nairobi.diplo.de

visainfo@nair.diplo.de

+254 20 426 2140

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Luxembourg visa in Kenya?
Luxembourg is a Schengen country, so you can get a Schengen country visa in Kenya if Luxembourg does not have a representation in Nairobi.
calvin

1 year ago

what can i do ineed to work in luxembourg

Do I require a visa for Luxembourg??
Yes, citizens of Kenya require a visa to travel to Luxembourg.
How can I get a Luxembourg citizenship??
You can get a Luxembourg citizenship by living in a regular way in Luxembourg for at least five consecutive years.
What do you call someone from Luxembourg??
The people of Luxembourg are called Luxembourgers.
How many languages are spoken in Luxembourg??
There are three official languages spoken in Luxembourg: they are French, German, and the national language Luxembourgish.
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Milka wanjiku

2 years ago

Hi

Hi,wanted to ask if it is possible to get luxembourg employment visa while being in another country? And how can one apply??
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