Missions abroad
Embassies of Luxembourg and consulates abroad
- 88 missions
- 43 countries
- 33 embassies
Luxembourg runs 88 missions in 43 countries: 33 embassies, 4 consulates, 45 honorary consulates and 6 other offices. The largest networks are in Germany (12), France (9) and Belgium (7).
Countries with missions
- Armenia 1 honorary consulate1
- Australia 1 honorary consulate1
- Austria 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
- Belgium 1 embassy · 5 honorary consulates7
- Brazil 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
- Burkina Faso 1 embassy1
- Canada 1 embassy1
- Cape Verde 1 embassy1
- Chile 1 honorary consulate1
- China 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
- Costa Rica 1 honorary consulate1
- Czech Republic 1 embassy1
- Denmark 1 embassy1
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- France 1 embassy · 7 honorary consulates9
- Germany 1 embassy · 11 honorary consulates12
- Greece 1 embassy1
- Greenland 1 honorary consulate1
- Hungary 1 honorary consulate1
- India 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
- Ireland 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
- Italy 2 embassies2
- Japan 1 embassy1
- Kosovo 1 embassy1
- Laos 1 embassy1
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- Netherlands 1 embassy1
- New Zealand 1 consulate1
- Nicaragua 1 embassy1
- Poland 1 embassy · 1 consulate · 4 honorary consulates6
- Portugal 1 embassy1
- Romania 1 honorary consulate1
- Russia 1 embassy1
- Senegal 1 embassy1
- Slovakia 2 honorary consulates2
- Spain 1 embassy · 2 honorary consulates3
- Sweden 1 honorary consulate1
- Switzerland 1 embassy2
- Thailand 1 embassy1
- Turkey 2 embassies · 1 honorary consulate3
- United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1
- United Kingdom 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
- United States 1 embassy · 1 consulate3
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Visa rules for Luxembourg passport holders
Schengen visas issued by Luxembourg
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,069 | 9,105 | 1,353 | 12.8% | 58.6% |
| 2024 | 12,825 | 11,098 | 1,637 | 12.7% | 59.5% |
| 2025 | 13,814 | 11,180 | 1,964 | 14.8% | 65.4% |
Busiest countries, 2025
| Country | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| India | 3,684 | 23.0% |
| Turkey | 3,412 | 8.8% |
| China | 1,997 | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | 1,364 | 6.2% |
| Russia | 1,048 | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,037 | 48.5% |
| Senegal | 424 | 48.6% |
| Thailand | 344 | 2.1% |
| United States | 304 | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 58 | 1.9% |
Luxembourg’s embassies and consulates outside the Schengen area received 13,814 short-stay visa applications in 2025, the 27th highest number among the 28 Schengen states, and issued 11,180 visas. The refusal rate was 14.8%. The refusal rate rose by 2.1 points from 12.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (12,825).
The busiest countries were India (3,684), Turkey (3,412), China (1,997), the United Kingdom (1,364) and Russia (1,048). Among the ten busiest, refusal rates ranged from 1.3% in China to 48.6% in Senegal.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Luxembourg’s missions by continent
By continent, 59 of Luxembourg’s missions are in Europe, 12 in Asia, 10 in the Americas, 5 in Africa and 2 in Oceania; Europe accounts for 67%.
Where Luxembourg has the most missions
After Germany (12), Luxembourg’s largest networks are in France (9), Belgium (7), Poland (6), Spain (3), Turkey (3) and the United States (3).
Embassies of Luxembourg
Luxembourg has an embassy in 31 countries. In 12 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.
Honorary consuls of Luxembourg
Luxembourg has 45 honorary consulates, 51% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. In Armenia, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Greenland, Hungary, Romania, Sweden and Slovakia, honorary consuls are its only representation.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Luxembourg have the most consulates?
In Germany, with 12 missions, followed by France (9).
In which countries is Luxembourg represented only by honorary consuls?
Armenia, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Greenland, Hungary, Romania, Sweden and 1 more.