Family Reunification Visa Overview
The Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa allows a third-country national residing in Luxembourg (the “sponsor”) to bring eligible family members to join them for a stay of more than 3 months. Like the Student Visa, this Luxembourg Visa category follows a two-step process: the family member first applies for a Temporary Authorisation to Stay (AST) from the General Department of Immigration, and, if subject to visa requirements, subsequently applies for a Type D entry visa at the relevant consulate. The sponsor must demonstrate the intention to apply for a long-term residence permit and provide proof of stable, regular, and sufficient resources (salary, wages, or income from assets) to support themselves and the incoming family members, without resorting to social welfare. This resource level is assessed with reference to the average monthly minimum wage of an unskilled worker over a 12-month period. Approval is decided solely by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Home Affairs and the relevant consulate.
Eligibility
You may apply for a Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa if:
- You are an eligible family member of a person who is legally residing in Luxembourg, such as a spouse, registered partner, dependent child, or other qualifying relative under Luxembourg immigration regulations.
- You are travelling to Luxembourg for the primary purpose of joining or reuniting with your eligible family member.
- You are not travelling to Luxembourg for tourism, business activities, or short-term visits.
- You hold a valid passport with sufficient validity from the date of entry into Luxembourg.
- You can provide valid proof of your family relationship through officially recognized documents.
- You can provide supporting documents from your sponsor in Luxembourg, including proof of legal residence, accommodation, and financial support where applicable.
- You satisfy the visa and immigration requirements prescribed by the Luxembourg immigration authorities.
If family reunification is the primary purpose of your visit, it should take precedence over any other reason (such as tourism or business) when preparing your supporting documents, as the purpose of travel determines the documentation required for your Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa application.
Government Visa Fees
| Fee Type | Government Fee (EUR) |
| Temporary Authorisation to Stay (AST) Application | Free |
| Type D Entry Visa (at consulate, if visa-required) | €50–€80 |
| Residence Permit (after arrival, per family member) | Confirm at guichet.public.lu |
The AST application itself carries no fee, but the subsequent Type D visa and residence permit stages do involve fees. Fees are generally non-refundable, even if the application is refused. Exchange rates fluctuate, so INR values are approximate. Information may vary depending on individual circumstances; confirm current fees at guichet.public.lu.
Luxembourg Tourist Visa Processing Time
Processing time for the Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa follows the same multi-stage structure as other long-stay categories. The Ministry generally aims to respond within 3 months of a complete AST application, though incomplete applications are returned rather than processed, effectively restarting the timeline. Once the AST is granted, family members subject to visa requirements have 90 days to apply for their Type D entry visa, which involves additional consulate processing time. Given the complexity of the resource assessment for the sponsor, applicants should begin gathering financial documentation well in advance.
Required Documents Checklist
Step-by-Step Application Process
Important Notes
Why Choose Shivansh Consultants
The Luxembourg Family Reunification Visa involves demonstrating the sponsor’s resources against a specific wage-based benchmark, alongside a multi-stage AST and Type D visa process. Shivansh Consultants offers documentation support to help you organise the sponsor’s financial evidence and the family member’s relationship documents correctly. Our personalised guidance is tailored to your specific family relationship and sponsor’s circumstances. With a transparent process and experienced visa consultants, we provide end-to-end assistance throughout your Luxembourg Visa journey, without ever guaranteeing approval.