Visa

All information on applying for a visa to Belgium and Luxembourg.

Visa for Luxembourg : IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR LONG STAY VISA SINCE 1 OCTOBER 2026 !

Information on applying for a visa to Luxembourg.
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Visa for Luxembourg


The Embassy of Belgium in the Philippines is representing Luxemburg for issuance of visas C (Schengen - short stay - less than 90 days) and visas D (national - long-stay - more than 90 days).

 

  1. Where, when, and how can you submit a visa application?
  2. How much is the visa fee?
  3. Required documents
  4. Insurance companies
  5. Checking the status of your visa application
  6. Contact

 

1. Where, when, and how can you submit a visa application?


Before applying, please ensure Luxembourg is your main destination and that you are very clear on your purpose of travel. Read carefully our chapter on REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

You will first fill in your electronic application form on this official website

Once you have printed and signed this form and gathered the documents in support of your application, you will make an appointment with the Belgian Visa Application Center in Manila. 

The last step is to lodge personally the visa application at the Belgian VAC and eventually come for an interview at the Embassy (if specifically requested).


2. How much is the visa fee?


The Schengen visa fee per person (Short Stay Visa) is 90 euros. For a long-term stay (visa D), the visa fee is 250 euro.

The visa fee is paid in pesos as per the exchange rate communicated by the Embassy of Belgium in Manila. The same is subject to change without notice. The visa fee is non-refundable.

For amounts and rates, kindly refer to the updated consular taxes. Do not pay any additional contribution in Belgium for your visa D application for Luxembourg.

Applicants submitting their files at the Belgian VAC shall be levied service fees from VFS payable together with the visa fees. Applicants that are exempt from the visa fees are not exempt from paying these service fees.


3. Required documents


You will find all conditions on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, the only competent authority for the admittance, stay, residence, and removal of foreigners. Click here for information in French and here for information in German.

For personalized information in English, see here below:


I. SHORT STAY

II. LONG STAY

Long-stay visa D for Luxembourg – General information

From 1 October 2026, the previous procedure based on a separate temporary residence authorization (AST) is no longer used for new applications. Temporary residence authorizations already issued remain valid under the conditions set out in the relevant decision.

Who needs a visa D?

A visa D is required for all third-country nationals intending to stay in Luxembourg for more than 90 days.

Choose your purpose of stay

Determine the main purpose of your stay in Luxembourg and check which documents must be submitted when lodging your application. 

For information on the different purposes of stay and the corresponding supporting documents, please consult the information on residence conditions available at the following address: Living in Luxembourg (more than 90 days) - Guichet.lu - Luxembourg

 

Work and professional activity

• Salaried worker (PDF, 37.13 KB)

• EU Blue Card holder (PDF, 36.93 KB)

• Self-employed worker (PDF, 37.36 KB)

• Posted salaried worker (PDF, 36.92 KB)

• Intra-Corporate transferee (PDF, 37.7 KB)

• Seasonal worker (PDF, 37.37 KB)

• Scientific researcher (PDF, 25.91 KB)

• Athlete or coach (PDF, 25.86 KB)

 

Studies, training and mobility

• Student in post-secondary education (PDF, 25.97 KB)

• Au pair (PDF, 32.62 KB)

• Student in primary or secondary education (PDF, 33.1 KB)

• Intern/Trainee (PDF, 44.16 KB)

• Volunteer (PDF, 32.68 KB)

 

Family and personal reasons

• Family member (PDF, 84.52 KB)

• Private reasons (PDF, 54.24 KB)

• Visa D without intention to apply for a residence permit (PDF, 64.41 KB)

 

 If you are unsure which category applies to your situation, please consult the information on residence conditions available at the following address: Living in Luxembourg (more than 90 days) - Guichet.lu - Luxembourg

Where and how to apply?

  1. The application is completed in Visa on Web.
  2. The application is submitted to VFS.

The applicant must:

  • select the category corresponding to the main purpose of their stay in Luxembourg;
  • consult and print or download the checklist corresponding to that category;
  • complete all mandatory fields of the D visa application form in Visa on Web fully and accurately, and date and sign the form;
  • make an appointment in accordance with the procedures of the competent Belgian diplomatic post or the ESP;
  • appear in person with the form generated by Visa on Web and all documents listed in the applicable checklist;
  • submit the required originals and legible copies, together with any translations, legalisations, or apostilles that may be required.

Documents and formalities at the time of lodging

The documents to be submitted depend on the category selected. The relevant checklist sets out the documents required as well as requirements concerning originals, copies, translations, legalisations or apostilles.

The Belgian post or ESP applies the practical lodging arrangements applicable to visa applications submitted through Visa on Web. It may point out missing elements when the application is lodged and invite the applicant to complete the file. Additional documents may also be requested later by the Luxembourg authorities.

Who examines the application?

The Belgian post or ESP receives the application and carries out the preliminary checks provided for under the applicable lodging procedure. The file is transmitted to the competent Luxembourg authorities. The decision to grant or refuse a long tern visa is taken by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Home Affairs - Directorate General for Immigration except for certain specific categories, such as Working Holiday Visas, for which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has jurisdiction.


4. Insurance companies


General information on accredited Schengen Travel Insurances Companies (PDF, 110.69 KB)


5. Checking the status of your visa application 


The Embassy must sometimes submit your visa application to the competent authorities for further decision. Delays are then longer.

You will anyway be informed once a decision has been taken regarding your visa application.


6. Contact


Should you still have questions on visa procedures after reading carefully this entire website, please contact us:

Should you need information or details on your visa application, you may contact VFS: