How To Apply For Luxembourg Schengen Visa With Philippines Passport [Luxembourg Visa for Filipinos]

Want to feel like being transported into a fairytale? Well, Luxembourg has gorgeous medieval castles. This tiny European country surrounded by France, Germany, and Belgium is filled with luscious forests and parks, ruins, and castles. With delicious food and beautiful biking trails, it’s a place to be. Luxembourg is romantic too and a great place to have a honeymoon! Get a Luxembourg Schengen Visa to visit here!

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Philippines Passport Holders need to have a Schengen Visa for Luxembourg. The Embassy of Belgium caters visa issuance for those who want to visit Luxembourg. However, you don’t need to pass at the embassy as there is a Belgium Visa Application Center.  You can book your appointments online through VFS.

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Read our visa application guide for a Luxembourg Schengen Visa for Philippine Passport Holders:

Who Needs To Apply For Luxembourg Schengen Visa

1. Those who are only visiting Luxembourg;

2. Those who are traveling around the Schengen Area and will be staying in Luxembourg for the longest duration; or

3. Those whose first entry is in Luxembourg, if going to other Schengen Countries in equal length.



Quick Facts About The Luxembourg Schengen Visa

Validity: short stay for up to 90 days in every 180 days
Number of Entries: Single, Double, Multiple Entry
Processing Time: 15 days

THE EMBASSY OF BELGIUM IS REPRESENTING LUXEMBOURG FOR VISA ISSUANCE.

Where to Apply: VFS Global Belgium Application Centre
Address: Belgium Visa Application Centre, Mezzanine Floor, Ecoplaza Bldg., Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City 1231, Philippines 

Belgium Embassy: Embassy of Belgium in the Philippines
Address: Multinational Bancorporation Center, 9th floor, 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 – NCR, Philippines
Telephone Number: +63 2 8845 18 69 to 73
Email Address: Manila.Visa@diplobel.fed.be

Documents Required for Luxembourg Schengen Visa

THERE SHOULD BE TWO SETS OF THIS – 1 ORIGINAL AND 1 COPY

1. Schengen Visa Application Form – fill it online, it must be duly completed and signed

2. Valid Passport – must be valid 3 months after departure in Luxembourg

3. Copy of Passport Pages – submit a copy of passport bio page and all pages with stamps and visas

4. One Passport-sized photo – it must be recent (not less than 6 months) with white background 

5. Visa Fee

  • Visa Fee - PHP 4,640 (EURO 80)

  • For 6-12 years old - PHP 2,320 (EURO 40)

  • VFS Service Fee - PHP 1,260

Fees as of February 3, 2020.

Supporting Documents for Luxembourg Schengen Visa

6. Proof of Travel Round ticket reservation with the applicant’s name and reservation number. It is not required to pay or buy the ticket until the visa is granted.

7. Proof of Travel Medical Insurance - It should be applicable for all Schengen States and cover the entire stay or transit period of the person. The minimum is EUR 30,000 /PHP 2,5 million / USD 50,000. I highly recommend AXA Schengen for this!

8. Proof of financial means

9. Proof of Occupation  

For those employed:

  • Certificate of Employment

  • Leave of Absence Certificate

For self-employed

  • DTI or SEC Certificate of Registration

  • Income Tax Return

  • Financial Statement

For student

  • Proof of enrollment

  • Leave of Absence if traveling during the school year

10. If applicable, Proof of Link

  • PSA Marriage Contract

  • PSA Birth Certificates

Additional documents for Tourism

Step-By-Step Guide On How Filipinos Can Apply for Luxembourg Schengen Visa

STEP 1: Fill-in your visa application form on this website.

On the site:

1. Click “not yet registered.”

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2. Provide your details for new user registration. A confirmation will be sent to your e-mail. Please click the link and input a password.

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3. Press “create a new electronic visa application form.”

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4. Enter the details in the electronic visa application. Review it before clicking “Submit.”

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5. Check your e-mail as you will receive a confirmation with a PDF form of the application. Print and sign this form.

STEP 2: Gather all the documents stated above.

STEP 3: Schedule an appointment with VFS Global.

On the site:

1. Log-in using the details you used in your application form.

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2. Click the schedule for an appointment. Fill in the details and click “Continue”.

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3. Add the applicants.

4. Select the preferred schedule and book your appointment.

5. Print the appointment letter and bring it to your appointment.

STEP 4: Submit your visa application with required and supporting documents at the Belgium Visa Application Centre on the day you set an appointment.

STEP 5: Pay the VFS service fee in cash or debit/credit card.

STEP 6: Have your biometric data were taken (photograph and fingerprints).

STEP 7: Track your application.

STEP 8: Receive your passport via the application center or courier. Copy of the bio-page of your passport and receipt when claiming; you can claim it in the center from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays.

FAQs On How Filipinos Can Apply For Luxembourg Schengen Visa

1. How much is the Short Term Visa Fee?

Visa Fee is EURO 80 or PHP 4,640 for 13 years old and above. For 6 – 12 years old the fee is EURO 40 or PHP 2,320, while it’s free for those 5 years old and below

2. How much is the Visa Processing Fee?

It’s PHP 1,260.00.

3. How long can I travel with my Short Stay Visa?

90 days maximum within 180 day period.

4. How long does a visa application usually take?

A visa application usually takes up to 15 days. However, in some cases, the Embassy may take 45 days of processing time and ask for additional documentation and further verifications.

5. Do I need to apply personally?

Yes, except when the applicant is below 12 years old, biometrics are taken, so you are required to visit the application center.

6. Where exactly is the Visa Application Center?

Belgium Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, Ecoplaza Bldg.
Don Chino Roces Ave.
Makati City, Metro Manila 1231

7. Do they accept walk-in applications?

Yes, you need to be at the application center from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

8. How do I check the status of my application?

You can check at VFS Global website to track your application. 

9. Can someone else get my passport?

Yes, you can have someone else can get it for you. They need to bring the original official receipt, copy of your passport’s bio-page, an authorization letter, and a photocopy of your ID.

10. Can I get my visa via courier?

Yes, you can. You need to coordinate with VFS Global.

11. Is there an interview?

Not necessarily, but you may be called for an interview at the Embassy in case they see something wrong with your documents, or they want some clarification with the purpose of your stay.

12. Do I need a Paid Flight Booking?

No. Only a CONFIRMED BOOKING is required. Our Rent-A-Flight Service is the best for this. For just 1,500 Pesos, you can get a LEGITIMATE and CONFIRMABLE booking.

13. What company do you recommend for insurance?

AXA Schengen! The best thing about them is they will completely refund your payment in case your visa doesn’t get approved.

14. My visa is rejected! What remedy do I have?

You can either file a Remonstrance Letter or submit another application from another EU Embassy. Click here to view full remedies in case of visa denial and what you can do to avoid it.

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With gorgeous castles, picturesque views, and delicious food, Luxembourg should be on your Eurotrip bucket list. Philippine Passport holders need a Schengen Visa to enter Luxembourg. I hope this guide has helped you. Good luck with your Schengen visa application.

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