Visa and immigration

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! Beware of information on social media platforms (videos/reels/blogs) !

Only trust official sources about immigration to Luxembourg

The Embassy of Luxembourg has been monitoring social media content that gives out false information about visa procedures as well as about the timelines for work permit applications and visa processing. For instance, in reality, Luxembourg does not have a “job seeker” visa category; a work permit cannot be obtained within 5 days; there are no advance guarantees that a visa will be granted. Please carefully verify the information through the official websites https://maee.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html ; https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration.html and/or via the EU Immigration Portal https://immigration-portal.ec.europa.eu/index_en. Regarding the payment of fees, the Embassy of Luxembourg wishes to remind all visa applicants that the visa fees are fixed amounts that can be found on this website and on the website of our authorized external service provider VFS https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lux. The only additional fee is a service fee for submissions through VFS, the amount of which is indicated on their website. Only authorized Embassy staff can arrange appointments, be it at VFS or at the Embassy. In case of any doubt, do not hesitate to contact the Consulate via e-mail Newdelhi.Consulat@mae.etat.lu , or via phone 0091-11-4998 6612 from Monday to Friday between 12 pm and 1 pm (12:00-13:00).

Fraud alert: beware of fake visa websites and fraudulent job offers!

Beware of false information circulating on social media platforms (videos, stories, blogs)!

The Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg wishes to draw the public's attention to the proliferation of content on social media, blogs and other online platforms conveying false information about visa application procedures, processing times for work permits, and supposed job offers in Luxembourg. This content, which is often fraudulent, aims to mislead users and expose them to scams related to immigration procedures.

1. There is no visa lottery for Luxembourg.

Some platforms claim to offer visas for Luxembourg through a lottery or an expedited process in exchange for payment.

  • These advertisements are completely false.
  • Visas for Luxembourg are issued only through official procedures, by diplomatic or consular representations, and never through a lottery system.

2. Be wary of job offers that seem too good to be true

Fake agencies and recruiters promise guaranteed contracts in Luxembourg in exchange for payment.

  • No job in Luxembourg can be guaranteed in exchange for payment.
  • Luxembourg employers never ask for money for recruitment.

Which official websites should I consult?

For reliable information on visas, procedures and entry requirements for Luxembourg, please consult only official sources:

If you are unsure about the authenticity of a website, offer or message, contact the Embassy directly before submitting your data or making a payment.