Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- €80
- Validity
- Specific transit date
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of 19 specific countries when transiting through Luxembourg airport without entering the Schengen Area. The common Schengen-wide list (12 countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka) applies to all Schengen airports. Luxembourg adds 7 additional countries to its national list: Angola, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nepal, Sudan, Syria, and South Sudan. Exemptions: holders of a valid Schengen visa, another type of visa or residence card from an EU/EEA member state, or from Andorra, Canada, USA, Japan, or San Marino. Diplomatic passport holders and EU citizen family members are also exempt. If transiting through more than one Schengen airport, a regular Type C visa is required instead.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of specific countries when transiting through Luxembourg airport. Includes 12 common Schengen-wide countries plus 7 additional Luxembourg-specific countries (Angola, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nepal, Sudan, Syria, South Sudan).
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic
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Purpose of visit
For transiting through Luxembourg airport international transit area without entering the Schengen zone.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Schengen area; Minimum coverage: €30,000
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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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Airport Transit Visa Application; Form url: https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html
How to apply
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Online application
Complete airport transit visa application.
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Document gathering
Gather confirmed flight tickets showing transit through Luxembourg, passport, and insurance.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Luxembourg embassy/consulate or representing Schengen state consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit documents.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing.
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Visa collection
Collect transit visa.