TL;DR
To get a Luxembourg Schengen visa from the UK you apply directly at the Luxembourg Embassy in London, by appointment — there's no separate VFS or TLScontact centre. Email the consular section to book, then attend in person to submit documents and give biometrics. The embassy is small, so book early.
| Luxembourg Schengen visa (from the UK) | 2026 |
|---|---|
| UK visa application centre | Embassy of Luxembourg, London (direct, by appointment) |
| Application cities | London |
| Visa fee (adult) | €90 |
| Standard processing | 15 calendar days (up to 45) |
| Official portal | Luxembourg visa info ↗ |
A direct-embassy application — no large visa centre
Most Schengen countries outsource UK applications to a big operator like VFS Global or TLScontact. Luxembourg is different: it accepts Schengen visa applications directly at its London embassy's consular section, strictly by appointment, which you request by email. There's no Manchester or Edinburgh option and no third-party application centre, so everyone applies in London. The upside is there's no separate visa-centre service fee; the trade-off is that this is a small consular section with limited appointment capacity, so you need to email well ahead of your trip.
How to apply
- Email the consular section to request a visa appointment, following the Luxembourg Embassy London visa page.
- Complete the Schengen visa application form the embassy provides and pay the fee.
- Prepare your documents — see the full Schengen document checklist.
- Attend your in-person appointment in London to give biometrics (fingerprints + photo) and submit.
- Wait for the decision — 15 calendar days once your file is complete, up to 45.
When to apply to Luxembourg
Apply to Luxembourg only if it's your main destination — where you'll spend the most nights — or your first point of entry if your trip is evenly split (see which country to apply to). Luxembourg is often part of a wider Benelux itinerary, and many such trips spend more nights in Belgium or the Netherlands — in which case you'd apply to that country instead. Applying to Luxembourg when you'll actually spend most of your trip elsewhere is a common refusal reason.
When to apply — plan around a small consulate
You can apply up to 6 months before travel and at least 15 days before. Because Luxembourg's London consular section is small and runs by appointment only, slots can be limited, so email to request your appointment as soon as your travel dates are firm — see getting an appointment for general timing tips.
What you'll need
The standard Schengen document set: a passport issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond your trip, the embassy's application form, a recent photo, proof of UK residence, confirmed travel and accommodation bookings, an itinerary, recent bank statements, €30,000+ travel insurance, and strong evidence you'll return to the UK — the leading reason these applications are refused for UK-resident non-EU nationals.
Assemble it cleanly
- Checklist generator — your tailored document list
- Bundler and Compressor — assemble and size your file
Want a human to check it before your embassy appointment? See the done-for-you Schengen service. For the overview, see the Schengen visa from the UK hub.
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Common questions
- 01
How do I apply for a Luxembourg Schengen visa from the UK?
Luxembourg handles its UK Schengen visa applications directly at its London embassy rather than through a big visa-centre operator. You email the consular section to book an appointment, then attend in person to submit your documents and give biometrics. You must legally reside in the UK to apply here.
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Who handles Luxembourg visa applications in the UK?
The Embassy of Luxembourg in London runs visa applications directly, by appointment only — there is no separate VFS or TLScontact centre for Luxembourg in the UK. You book by emailing the consular section, and the embassy itself receives the application and collects biometrics.
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How much is a Luxembourg Schengen visa from the UK?
€90 for adults, €45 for children 6–12, and free for under-6s — standard across Schengen. Because you apply at the embassy directly, there's no separate visa-centre service charge, but you'll still need travel insurance with at least €30,000 of cover.
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How long does a Luxembourg visa take and when should I apply?
Standard processing is 15 calendar days once your application is complete, up to 45 in complex cases. You can apply up to 6 months ahead and should apply at least 15 days before travel. Because the embassy is small, appointment availability is limited, so email well in advance.
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Should I apply to Luxembourg if I'm visiting several countries?
Apply to Luxembourg only if it's your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if your time is split evenly. Many Benelux trips spend more nights in Belgium or the Netherlands, in which case you'd apply there instead.
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