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title: Luxembourg visa for citizens of Iraq
description: Citizens of Iraq need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Luxembourg visa for citizens of Iraq

Citizens of Iraq 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.*

Application site: https://visas.mae.lu

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Short-stay Schengen Visa (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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 sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Complete online visa application** — Fill out the Schengen visa application form on the official Luxembourg visa portal (visas.mae.lu).
2. **Book an appointment** — Schedule an appointment at the TLScontact visa application center in Baghdad or Erbil (depending on jurisdiction).
3. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents as per the checklist.
4. **Attend appointment and submit documents** — Visit the visa application center at the scheduled time and submit the application and documents.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa application fee (€80 for adults, if applicable) at the center.
6. **Provide biometrics** — Have fingerprints and photograph taken at the center (biometrics are required every 59 months).
7. **Wait for processing** — The standard processing time is 15 calendar days, but may be extended.
8. **Collect passport** — Collect your passport from the center or have it delivered by courier (if opted).

## Documents checklist

- **Completed and signed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): According to Schengen photo requirements
- **Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages and valid for 3 months beyond planned stay** (Identity)
- **Copy of previous Schengen visas (if any)** (Identity, optional)
- **Travel medical insurance covering Schengen area (min. €30,000)** (Travel)
- **Round-trip flight reservation or itinerary** (Travel)
- **Accommodation proof (hotel bookings or invitation letter)** (Travel)
- **Bank statements for last 3 months** (Financial)
- **Proof of employment (letter from employer, pay slips, or business license)** (Employment)
- **Leave approval from employer (if employed)** (Employment)
- **Marriage certificate or birth certificate (if family members)** (Supporting, optional)
- **Proof of civil status (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional)
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit and itinerary** (Supporting)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50-100 per day of stay (depending on accommodation)
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

The exact amount depends on the purpose and length of stay.

## Good to know

- Biometrics may be required every 59 months.
- Incomplete applications may lead to rejection.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds or unclear source of income** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of employment.
- **Missing or incorrect documents** — Double-check the checklist and follow instructions precisely.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iraq need a visa for Luxembourg?

Citizens of Iraq need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Short-stay Schengen Visa (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of Iraq stay in Luxembourg?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Iraq need for Luxembourg?

Completed and signed visa application form; Two recent passport-sized photographs; Valid passport with at least 2 blank pages and valid for 3 months beyond planned stay; Travel medical insurance covering Schengen area (min. €30,000); Round-trip flight reservation or itinerary; Accommodation proof (hotel bookings or invitation letter); and 7 more.

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

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://visas.mae.lu. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [visas.mae.lu](https://visas.mae.lu)

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