People after a Luxembourg visa look for a Luxembourg embassy in Baku and do not find one. Luxembourg is among Europe’s smallest and wealthiest countries, but it keeps few embassies worldwide and in Azerbaijan it is represented for Schengen visas by another country: documents go to the Capago visa centre in Baku, and the French embassy decides on Luxembourg’s behalf.
This article explains where and how to apply, the costs, the documents, the particular requirements for business trips to Luxembourg and how to get there from Baku.
Luxembourg visa: the essentials
| Visa type | «C» type Schengen visa |
| Who decides? | The French embassy, on Luxembourg’s behalf |
| Where documents go | Capago, 609 Jafar Jabbarly Street |
| Consular fee | 35 euros; free under 12 |
| Centre’s service charge | About 30 euros |
| Processing time | Usually 15 days |
| Getting there | By train via Frankfurt, or flying via Istanbul |
How to apply
The process is identical to a French visa: complete the form in the france-visas system, select Luxembourg as the destination, book an appointment at Capago, hand in the documents and give fingerprints. The visa may name France as the issuing country; it is an ordinary Schengen visa. Representation arrangements change, so check the current rule on the Luxembourg government’s immigration portal before you apply.
Documents for a Luxembourg visa
Luxembourg is a European financial centre and most trips from Azerbaijan are on business. For such applications the invitation letter must state the purpose of the meetings, the dates and the parties involved; a general-purpose invitation is a reason for refusal.
Read next: Why the Belgian visa is issued through the French embassy: Capago, the fee and the documents
How to get from Baku to Luxembourg
There is no direct flight to Luxembourg airport from Baku, and very few connections. The easiest route is via Frankfurt: fly there and continue by train or bus for three to four hours. Turkish Airlines also flies to Luxembourg via Istanbul. Because Baku–Luxembourg fares run higher than the Frankfurt flight, going through Frankfurt is usually the better value.
Luxembourg can be seen in a day and is usually folded into a trip with Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. In Benelux tour programmes Luxembourg City is a one-day stop; on such a trip the visa comes from the country with the most nights, usually Belgium or the Netherlands, and all three go through Capago in Baku.
Frequently asked questions about the Luxembourg visa
How long does it take?
Usually 15 days; with the Capago appointment the whole process runs four to six weeks.
Is public transport really free in Luxembourg?
Yes, Luxembourg was the first country to make public transport free nationwide; trains, buses and trams are free for tourists too.
What to do after a refusal?
Since the French consulate takes the decision, an appeal follows French procedure. In practice, fixing the reason and applying again is faster.
In closing
The Luxembourg visa is an ordinary Schengen visa obtained through Capago and the French embassy; the difficulty is finding the right door and drafting a specific business invitation. The Viza.az team helps complete the france-visas application, book the Capago appointment and build a Benelux route that works for the visa.
Read more about Luxembourg as a destination and our service fees, or fill in the application form.
Note: the information here is accurate as of the publication date. Representation agreements can change, so check the official pages again before applying.
