Overview of the Luxembourg Self-Employed Person Visa

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Maximum Stay

Exceeding 90 days

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Submission Location

Luxembourg VAC, New Delhi, India

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Processing Time

Usually, 15 working days

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Visa Fee (BDT)

8040

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Visa Fee (INR)

5360

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VAC Service Charge (BDT)

3539

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Courier Handling & SMS Tracking Fee (BDT)

1800

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Our Visa Processing Fee (BDT)

10,000+15% VAT

Note

*You can pay your visa fees in cash.*Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change*.

Multiple Entry

Who Can Apply for a Luxembourg Self-Employed Person Visa?

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Bangladeshi citizen

A Bangladeshi citizen with a valid passport.

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Financial stability

Have sufficient financial stability to cover your living expenses in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Self-Employed Person Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens

Step 1: Complete the Application Form

Step 1: Complete the Application Form

Visit the Luxembourg Visa Application Center website and select Self-Employed Person as your visa category. Download the visa application form and complete it with all the required information.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

Before applying for a Luxembourg long-stay visa, you must first obtain your Authorisation to Stay (ATS). Then collect all the required supporting documents and carefully review them to ensure they are properly translated and notarized where required.

Step 3: Book an Appointment and Submit Your Visa Application

Step 3: Book an Appointment and Submit Your Visa Application

  • Schedule an appointment through the Luxembourg Visa Application Center, India website. Visit the VAC on your scheduled date and submit your application together with all the required documents.

  • If necessary, an authorised representative may submit your application on your behalf. However, you must notify the embassy beforehand that someone else will be submitting your application.

Step 4: Pay Visa Fees

Step 4: Pay Visa Fees

During your application submission, you must pay your Luxembourg Self-Employed Person visa fee in cash at the VAC. Additional VAC and service charges also apply.

Step 5: Passport Collection

Step 5: Passport Collection

Wait for the embassy to review your application and supporting documents. Once you receive your visa approval email or passport collection notification, collect your passport from the Luxembourg VAC in India. Your authorised representative may also collect it on your behalf.

Required Documents for a Luxembourg Self-Employed Person Visa

There are no requirements.

Note

The embassy may request additional documents depending on the applicant's travel purpose.

Critical Considerations

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Authorisation to Stay (ATS)

Secure your original Authorisation to Stay (ATS) before applying. Without an ATS, the embassy will not issue your visa, as it serves as the official authorisation for long-term entry into Luxembourg.

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Purpose of travel

Clearly justify your purpose of travel as a self-employed person and show that you intend to return to Bangladesh when required.

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Financial Resources

Demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to establish and operate your business in Luxembourg.

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Document Authenticity

Never provide fake or misleading information, as this can result in visa refusal.

Advantages of Choosing VISAThing

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We organize your documents professionally before submission.

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We prepare customized cover letters and supporting documents.

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We review category-specific documents for completeness.

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We assist you throughout the application process.

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We help maximize your chances of a successful application.

FAQ for Luxembourg Self-Employed Person Visa Visa

Can I apply for permanent residency directly?

No, first you have to obtain a temporary residence permit and maintain continuous legal residence for 5 years, then you can apply for permanent residency.

What happens if my business is not successful?

If your business doesn’t succeed, your residence permit will not be renewed.

Can I change the nature of my business or employment during my stay?

Any significant changes to the business activity or employment status must be reported to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. A new application may be required if the changes affect the conditions of the residence permit.