Schengen Business Visa (Type C)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- €80
- Validity
- 6 months typically
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Required for business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, board meetings, and other business-related activities in Luxembourg. This is a Schengen Type C visa allowing travel throughout the Schengen area. The Type C visa does NOT grant the right to carry out paid activities in Luxembourg; only a long-term Type D visa confers that right. Visa-free country nationals may conduct business visits without a visa for up to 90 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For attending business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, board meetings, contract negotiations, or other business activities.
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Employment
Must be employed or self-employed with legitimate business reasons for travel.
Required status: Employed or business owner
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds or sponsorship from Luxembourg business partner.
Minimum funds: Adequate for business trip duration
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background, taken within last 3 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient for business trip; Months required: 3
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen countries; Minimum coverage: €30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, invitation letter stating accommodation arrangements; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation from Luxembourg company on company letterhead stating purpose, business program, dates, traveler details, and who covers travel/accommodation expenses
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Business license, registration certificate, tax documents if self-employed
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form online.
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, employer letter, business invitation, company registration, insurance, bank statements, and accommodation proof.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Luxembourg embassy/consulate or authorized visa application center. Apply between 90 days and 20 working days before departure.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data at appointment if not registered in previous 59 months.
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Document submission
Submit all documents and attend interview.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing decision.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa.