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How to get a Luxembourg visa from South Africa
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Luxembourg.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Luxembourg.
Business visa
Processing time21 days
Validity180 days
Tourist visa
Processing time21 days
Validity180 days
Application requirements
Documents South African applicants need to provide.
- Original copy of correctly filled visa application form. The application form should be signed where necessary.
- Two recent copies of coloured passport-sized photographs which should be taken with a white background. The photographs should not be stapled to the visa application form rather it should be stamped.
- South African passport with a validity of 6 months after exit from the country. The passport should have two blank pages.
- Bank statement which covers 3 months before the period of visa application. The bank statement is proof that you can cater for yourself while in the country.
- Confirmed hotel reservation that covers the duration of your stay in the country.
- Return and onward tickets with entry and exit dates.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Tourists who intend to visit Luxembourg for vacation and tourism purposes can do so with this visa type.
- You are allowed to visit friends and relatives during your visit in the country.
- Holders of this visa type are not allowed to take up work while in the country.
- If you need to work, a work permit will be issued to you.
- Part-time or full-time are not allowed for foreigners on this visa.
- A letter of invitation from your host should be presented. Your host’s home address should be indicated in the letter.
- Original copy of your South African stay permit should be provided if you a not a citizen of South Africa.
- If you are not up to the age of 18 years, a letter of consent from your parents should be provided.
- All travelers are required to have a yellow fever and meningitis vaccination certificate.
- You are required to abide by the rules and regulations of your visa.
Business visa
- This visa type allows travelers attend meetings, sign and negotiate contracts with the company they are visiting in Luxembourg.
- Business travelers can attend trade fairs, conferences and business lectures.
- A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with should be provided during the visa application process. The letter should contain the address of the company and the reason of your visit in the country.
- If the company is taking up the financial aspect of your visit in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
- Certificate of business registration of the company is required.
- If you have had previous business dealings with the company, a proof of this is required.
- Letter from your current employer in South Africa stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The duration of the leave should be mentioned in the letter.
- Ensure you have yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- You are expected to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.
- The visa takes 21 days to be processed.
Where to apply
Luxembourg embassy & visa application centers in South Africa.
Johannesburg
Address1st Floor, Fulnam House Hampton Park, 20 Georgian Crescent Bryanston, Ext 5, Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone+27 11 463 1744
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Luxembourg
Yes, you can work in Luxembourg. To work in Luxembourg, you need to acquire a work permit.
Is Luxembourg expensive to live
Yes, the cost of living in Luxembourg is high.
What languages do they speak in Luxembourg
The languages spoken in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish.
What do you call a person from Luxembourg
People living in Luxembourg are called Luxembourgers.
How many cities are in Luxembourg
There are twelve cities in Luxembourg which are; Luxembourg City, Diekirch, Differdange, Dudelange, Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Ettelbruck, Grevenmacher, Remich, Rumelange, Vianden and Wiltz.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Luxembourg visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.