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    Luxembourg Visa for Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens from Bangladesh

    Facilitated Schengen visa route for eligible family members accompanying or joining an EU/EEA citizen in Luxembourg.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Luxembourg Visa for Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens is a facilitated Schengen short-stay route for eligible Bangladeshi applicants travelling with an EU/EEA citizen or joining that citizen in Luxembourg. It is generally relevant for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    Eligibility depends on the family relationship, the EU/EEA citizen’s identity and movement or residence position, and credible evidence that the applicant will accompany or join that citizen. From Bangladesh, applications are lodged through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka because Sweden represents Luxembourg for short-stay Schengen visa matters.

    This is not an ordinary family visit category. Luxembourg’s official framework may also cover qualifying family members of Luxembourg nationals, while stays beyond 90 days normally require the appropriate residence-card or longer-stay procedure. The correct route should therefore be confirmed before submission. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended return/departure date, with at least 2 blank pages.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Visa Copies: Copies of previous passport(s), recent passport bio page, and previously issued visas/stamps to support travel history, where available.
    3. Photograph (ICAO Format): Provide 2-4 recent colour passport photographs with a plain white background, 60%-70% face coverage, no eyeglasses, no head/ear coverings unless worn for religious reasons, and no borders. Photos must be ICAO-compliant.
    4. Schengen Visa Application Form (Offline): Printed Schengen visa application form completed for each applicant; signed and dated. For minors, the form must be signed by parent/legal guardian.
    5. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter addressed to the Visa Officer/Visa Office explaining the purpose of travel, relationship with the EU/EEA citizen, intended travel dates, accommodation plan, and how the applicant will accompany or join the EU/EEA citizen in Luxembourg.
    6. EU/EEA Citizen’s Passport / Identity Document: Clear copy of the EU/EEA citizen’s valid passport or national identity document showing identity, nationality, and document validity.
    7. Proof of Family Relationship: Documents proving the family relationship, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, registered partnership certificate, proof of durable partnership, or other official family records as applicable.
    8. Proof of Dependency: For dependent children over 21, dependent parents, or other dependent family members, provide documents showing financial dependency, serious health-related dependency, household link, or another relevant qualifying connection.
    9. Proof of Accompanying or Joining the EU/EEA Citizen: Evidence showing that the applicant will travel with or join the EU/EEA citizen, such as the citizen’s travel plan, Luxembourg residence or address proof, employment, study, self-employment, registration, accommodation, or other residence-related documents.
    10. Flight Reservation / Travel Itinerary: Provisional travel itinerary showing travel dates, route, reservation number, and arrival/departure details. The travel plan should be consistent with the purpose of joining or accompanying the EU/EEA citizen.
    11. Accommodation / Residence Arrangement: Accommodation evidence such as host address proof, residence registration, rental agreement, hotel booking, or other document showing where the applicant will stay during the visit.
    12. Proof of Occupation / Status in Bangladesh: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, business documents, student certificate, or other relevant personal status documents.
    13. Financial / Support Evidence: Financial documents may be provided where relevant, especially if dependency, sponsorship, or support is part of the case. These may include bank statements, sponsor support, or evidence showing how the visit will be supported.
    14. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    15. Minor Applicant Documents: For minors, provide birth certificate, parental consent, parent/legal guardian identification, proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian, and custody or guardianship documents where applicable.
    16. Travel Health Insurance: Eligible family members of EU/EEA citizens exercising free movement rights are generally exempt from the Schengen medical travel insurance requirement. However, the supporting documents must clearly establish the qualifying status. Travel insurance is still recommended for practical travel safety. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Check EU/EEA Free-Movement Eligibility

    Confirm that the applicant falls within a qualifying family relationship and that the journey is genuinely connected to accompanying or joining the EU/EEA citizen in Luxembourg. For an eligible visit not exceeding 90 days, a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is generally used.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Complete the Schengen visa application form with the EU/EEA family-member basis stated clearly. Names, passport information, relationship details, travel dates, and the Luxembourg movement or residence plan should remain consistent across the application.

    Step 3

    Arrange Relationship & EU/EEA Evidence

    Arrange the EU/EEA citizen’s passport or identity document, civil-status evidence, dependency records where relevant, and documents showing that the applicant will travel together with or join the citizen in Luxembourg.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant Documents

    Prepare the applicant’s passport, photographs, cover letter, itinerary, accommodation or residence evidence, Bangladesh status documents, civil records, and minor documents where applicable. Provide translations or formal certification where required.

    Step 5

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

    Book the appointment under the correct EU/EEA family-member route at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which receives Luxembourg short-stay files under Sweden’s representation arrangement. Retain the confirmation and arrange the documents in A4 format.

    Step 6

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in-person with the completed application and passport, provide biometric information where required, and complete any applicable VFS or optional-service payments. The visa-fee exemption applies only after the qualifying family-member conditions are established.

    Step 7

    Track Application & Verify Visa

    Follow the application using the VFS reference number. Once the passport is returned, collect it or receive it by courier if selected, then check the holder’s details, validity period, number of entries, and authorized stay before travelling.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The application does not establish the EU/EEA family-member route

    How UnivEase helps

    We examine the citizen’s nationality, Luxembourg residence or travel circumstances, the applicant’s relationship, and the free-movement or national-law context so the appropriate route is identified before filing.

    Relationship or dependency evidence contains gaps

    How UnivEase helps

    We organize marriage, birth, partnership, household, financial-support, and other civil records so the family connection, names, dates, and dependency position are presented consistently.

    The accompanying or joining arrangement is not credible

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check the EU/EEA citizen’s Luxembourg travel or residence documents, flight plans, accommodation, address evidence, and supporting statements so the purpose of movement is properly documented.

    A residence or long-stay case is presented as a short visit

    How UnivEase helps

    We assess whether the case belongs under the facilitated short-stay visa route, Luxembourg’s residence-card process, another family-based residence route, or a different immigration procedure.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
    Address: Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +88 02 5566 8500
    Fax: 02222299032 (local) / +8802222299032 (international)
    Email: ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se / migration.dhaka@gov.se
    Website: Click Here
    Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. 

    Visa Application Centre

    Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka
    Address: Borak Mehnur, 51/B, Level 7, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
    Phone: (+88) 09606 777 333 / (+88) 09666 911 382
    Email: Info.SwedenBD@vfshelpline.com
    Website: Click Here
    Submission hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 1.00 pm.
    Passport Collection hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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