Luxembourg Records Unprecedented Surge in Schengen Visa Applications in 2024

In 2024, Luxembourg experienced a remarkable increase in Schengen visa applications, receiving a total of 30,677 requests—a 173% rise compared to 11,227 applications in 2023.

Primary Reasons for Applications
Family Reunification: 9,009 applications
Tourism: 8,038 applications
Business: 5,600 applications
Long-Stay Visas (study, work): 4,624 applications

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs attributes this surge to Luxembourg's growing appeal as a destination for study, work, and residence.

Top Nationalities Granted Visas
- India: 5,495 visas
- Turkey: 3,373 visas
- China: 3,216 visas
- Morocco: 1,905 visas
- Russia: 1,378 visas

The highest number of applications were processed at Luxembourg's consulates in New Delhi (4,058), Ankara (3,299), and Beijing (1,951) .
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Contributing Factors

- Direct flights between Luxembourg and China
- Collaboration with external service providers
- Enhanced educational and business infrastructure
- Increasing interest in Luxembourg as a tourist destination
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This significant increase underscores Luxembourg's transformation from a financial hub to an attractive location for living, working, and studying .