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title: Luxembourg visa for citizens of the Gambia
description: "Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90 + €35 service fee. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Luxembourg visa for citizens of the Gambia

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa (Short Stay – C)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90 + €35 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing minimum balance of approximately €100 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents listed above, ensuring they are valid and translated into English/French/German if necessary.
2. **Book an appointment at the Luxembourg embassy or visa centre** — Visit the official visa centre (TLScontact or VFS) to schedule a personal appearance for document submission and biometrics.
3. **Attend the appointment** — Submit documents, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the visa fee (€80 + service fee).
4. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 15 to 45 calendar days; may be longer during peak times.
5. **Collect your passport** — Once decided, you will be notified to pick up your passport (with visa sticker affixed) or have it couriered back.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond departure)** (Identity)
- **Completed and signed Schengen visa application form** (Identity): print and sign
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs (35x45 mm, white background)** (Identity): meet ICAO standards
- **Travel insurance (covering at least €30,000 medical expenses & repatriation)** (Travel): valid for entire Schengen area and travel dates
- **Round-trip flight itinerary (or proof of booked travel)** (Travel): with dates and flight numbers
- **Accommodation proof (hotel bookings, invitation letter, or rental agreement)** (Travel): for entire stay
- **Bank statements for last 3 months** (Financial): showing sufficient funds for the stay
- **Employment contract, leave letter, or business registration** (Employment): to prove ties to home country
- **Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): if applying with family
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): pay at appointment

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately €100 per day of stay
- Bank statements for last 3 months
- Sponsorship letter if applicable
- Credit card statements

## Good to know

- Ensure passport has at least 2 blank pages and is valid at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from Schengen.
- Travel insurance must cover the entire Schengen area and all dates of travel.
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will lead to rejection.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial means** — Provide clear bank statements showing enough funds for the stay.
- **Lack of travel insurance** — Purchase valid travel insurance covering at least €30,000 medical and repatriation.
- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond return date and has sufficient blank pages.
- **Failure to prove intention to return** — Strongly demonstrate ties to home country (employment, family, property).

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Luxembourg?

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa (Short Stay – C).

### How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Luxembourg?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Luxembourg visa cost for citizens of the Gambia?

Government fee: €90 + €35 service fee.

### How long does Luxembourg visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Gambia need for Luxembourg?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond departure); Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Two recent passport-sized photographs (35x45 mm, white background); Travel insurance (covering at least €30,000 medical expenses & repatriation); Round-trip flight itinerary (or proof of booked travel); Accommodation proof (hotel bookings, invitation letter, or rental agreement); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Luxembourg?

At least 3 months.

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