Cost of the Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa

Written by Volare | May 21, 2026

When planning your application for the Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa (WHV), it is essential to understand that the consular fee is not a unique and universal charge, but rather depends directly on the bilateral agreements signed by the Grand Duchy.

Fees according to nationality

The cost of the National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) is structured as follows:

• For Japan and South Korea: The consular procedure is completely free of charge.

• For Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Chile, and Taiwan: The official fee is approximately 180 EUR, which must be paid at the time of submitting the application to the diplomatic mission (usually managed through the embassies of Belgium).

Unavoidable external expenses

Beyond the official visa fee, you must budget for a series of mandatory logistical and bureaucratic costs to assemble your file for the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs:

1. Medical insurance: It is mandatory to contract an "all-risk" insurance policy for 12 uninterrupted months with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros.

2. Health documentation: Costs derived from obtaining formal medical certificates.

3. Criminal records: Issuance and processing of the certificate of good conduct.

4. Translations and legalizations: Payments for sworn translations and apostilles or diplomatic legalizations required for documents not originally written in English, French, or German.

To ensure you have the appropriate support, avoid unnecessary expenses, and have the most detailed information when preparing your budget, we recommend consulting the complete guide on Volare's Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa (WHV).