Luxembourg

Requirements

• Be an EU, EEA or Swiss national
• Declare arrival at the commune within 8 days
• Obtain registration certificate within 3 months of arrival
• As salaried worker: employment contract compliant with Luxembourg labour law
• As self-employed: business permit copy
• As non-working person: sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance
• As student: enrolment proof + resources + health insurance

Required Documents

• Valid national ID card or passport required
• Employment contract (salaried), business permit (self-employed), or proof of resources + health insurance (non-working/student) required
• Relationship documents (for EU family members)

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Declaration of arrival

   Declare arrival at the commune of residence within 8 days, bringing valid national ID/passport, family record book/marriage or partnership certificate and children's birth certificates.

2. 2

   Registration certificate

   Apply for the attestation d'enregistrement at the communal administration within 3 months of arrival; issued immediately and valid indefinitely.

Official Sources

• Official EU citizens staying/working over 90 days — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Signed employment contract compliant with Luxembourg labour law
• Employer declared the vacant position to ADEM; certificate to hire a third-country national if no suitable candidate found within 3 weeks (labour market test)
• Apply for temporary authorisation to stay from country of residence before entry
• Type D visa if visa-required nationality
• Declaration of arrival within 3 days of entry
• Medical check-up with TB screening
• Proof of suitable housing

Required Documents

• Full passport copy required
• Criminal record extract / affidavit required
• CV and diploma/qualification copies required
• Signed employment contract compliant with Luxembourg law required
• Original ADEM certificate required
• Proof of suitable housing required
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required
• Sworn translation of documents not in EN/FR/DE

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   ADEM labour market test

   Employer declares the vacancy to ADEM; if no suitable candidate within 3 weeks, obtains a certificate authorising the hire of a third-country national.

2. 2

   Temporary authorisation to stay

   Applicant submits on plain paper to the General Department of Immigration (from the country of residence) with passport copy, criminal record, CV, diplomas, signed contract and original ADEM certificate. Processing max 4 months; valid 90 days.

3. 3

   Type D visa

   Visa-required nationals apply at a Luxembourg consulate after receiving the authorisation (valid max 3 months).

4. 4

   Declaration of arrival and medical check

   Declare arrival at the commune within 3 days, then complete the authorised medical exam and TB screening.

5. 5

   Residence permit

   Apply within 3 months of entry via MyGuichet.lu or post with passport copy, authorisation copy, declaration of arrival, proof of housing and EUR 80 fee proof; attend biometric appointment and collect the chip card.

Official Sources

• Official Third-country salaried workers — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Higher-education diploma OR at least 5 years specialised professional experience
• Employment contract of minimum 6 months for highly qualified work
• Gross annual salary at least EUR 65,652 (effective 3 March 2026; prior threshold EUR 63,408)
• Employer files a vacant-position declaration with ADEM (no labour market test)
• Temporary authorisation to stay obtained before entry
• Type D visa if visa-required nationality
• Declaration of arrival within 3 working days and medical check

Required Documents

• Full passport copy required
• Criminal record extract / affidavit required
• CV and diploma/qualification copies required
• Dated and signed employment contract (min 6 months) required
• Proof of suitable housing required
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Temporary authorisation to stay

   Submit to the General Department of Immigration from the country of residence with passport copy, criminal record, CV, diplomas and signed 6+ month contract. Processing max 3 months.

2. 2

   Type D visa

   Apply at a Luxembourg consulate if visa-required.

3. 3

   Declaration of arrival and medical check

   Declare arrival within 3 working days and complete the medical examination.

4. 4

   EU Blue Card residence permit

   Apply within 3 months of entry with passport copy, declaration of arrival, proof of housing and EUR 80 fee proof; collect the biometric chip card. Valid 4 years.

Official Sources

• Official EU Blue Card / highly qualified workers — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)
• Official EU Blue Card Luxembourg — European Commission Immigration Portal · European Commission, DG Home Affairs

Requirements

• Valid passport
• Proof of enrolment (or conditional acceptance) in a recognised Luxembourg higher education establishment for a full-time study cycle
• Sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses and return travel
• Sickness insurance covering all risks in Luxembourg
• Suitable accommodation in Luxembourg
• No threat to public policy, public security, or public health

Required Documents

• Valid passport (full copy) required
• Proof of final enrolment in higher education establishment required
• Proof of payment of EUR 80 application fee (IBAN LU46 1111 2582 2814 0000, BIC: CCPLLULL, beneficiary: Ministry of Home Affairs – General Department of Immigration) required
• Medical certificate from Health Inspection (including general examination and tuberculosis screening) required
• Copy of declaration of arrival from the commune required
• Proof of sufficient financial resources required
• Proof of sickness insurance covering all risks in Luxembourg required
• Proof of suitable accommodation required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Apply for temporary authorisation to stay (before entry)

   Submit an application on plain paper to the General Department of Immigration or a Luxembourg diplomatic/consular representation in your home country. This must be approved before you enter Luxembourg. The temporary authorisation is valid for 90 days.

2. 2

   Declare arrival at commune

   Within 3 days of arriving in Luxembourg, declare your arrival at the administration of your commune of residence.

3. 3

   Complete medical examination

   Undergo the compulsory medical check-up including a general examination and tuberculosis screening at the Health Inspection service.

4. 4

   Apply for residence permit

   Within 3 months of arrival, submit the residence permit application with all required documents and proof of EUR 80 fee payment to the General Department of Immigration. You will be contacted to provide biometric data (photograph and fingerprints).

Official Sources

• Official Conditions for residence in Luxembourg for students from third countries – Guichet.lu · Luxembourg Government – Guichet.lu

Requirements

• Completed a Master's degree or successfully defended a PhD in Luxembourg
• Apply in writing before the student permit expires (recommended at least 30 days before)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Financial resources at least 80% of the REVIS / social inclusion income threshold

Required Documents

• Full passport copy required
• Luxembourg criminal record extract required
• Comprehensive health insurance required
• Diploma / PhD-defence proof required
• Financial proof (monthly resources at least 80% of REVIS threshold) required
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Apply before student permit expires

   Submit a written application to the Immigration Department at least 30 days before the student permit expires and pay the EUR 80 fee.

2. 2

   Provisional receipt

   If diploma/PhD-defence proof is still pending, receive a receipt authorising a 3-month stay, then submit complete documentation.

3. 3

   Decision and job search

   Receive a decision within 90 days of a complete file; the 12-month permit allows job search or business creation.

4. 4

   Transition to work permit

   Apply for an employee or self-employed residence permit before the job-search permit expires (processing max 4 months).

Official Sources

• Official Stay in Luxembourg after studies — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Viable business and financing plan
• Proof of necessary economic resources
• Business permit 'agreement in principle' if the activity requires one
• Relevant professional authorisations/accreditations
• For a business takeover: 3 years of balance sheets and profit-and-loss accounts
• Temporary authorisation to stay obtained before entry
• Type D visa if visa-required nationality

Required Documents

• Full passport copy required
• Criminal record extract / affidavit required
• Business and financing plan required
• Proof of necessary economic resources required
• Business permit agreement in principle (if activity requires it)
• Three years of balance sheets / P&L accounts (business takeover)
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Temporary authorisation to stay

   Submit on plain paper from the country of residence with passport copy, criminal record, CV, business and financing plan, proof of resources and business permit agreement in principle. Processing ~3 months.

2. 2

   Type D visa

   Apply at a Luxembourg consulate if visa-required (max 3 months).

3. 3

   Declaration of arrival and medical check

   Declare arrival within 3 days and complete the medical examination.

4. 4

   Residence permit

   Apply within 3 months of entry via MyGuichet.lu or post with passport copy, declaration of arrival and EUR 80 fee proof; complete biometrics and collect the card. Valid up to 3 years.

Official Sources

• Official Self-employed third-country workers — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Sponsor intends to settle long-term
• Stable, regular and sufficient resources at least equal to the minimum wage for unskilled workers over the prior 12 months
• Suitable accommodation (min 12 m² for first occupant, +9 m² per additional person)
• Health insurance covering all members
• Eligible members: spouse/registered partner (18+) and unmarried children under 18 in custody
• Temporary authorisation to stay obtained before entry

Required Documents

• Sponsor's proof of resources (payslips/tax returns over 12 months) required
• Proof of suitable housing required
• Health insurance proof for all members required
• Spouse/partner: passport copy, criminal record, marriage/partnership certificate required
• Children: passport copy, birth certificate/family record book, custody ruling + notarised consent of other parent if applicable
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required
• Sworn translation of documents not in EN/FR/DE

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Temporary authorisation to stay

   Filed before entry (inadmissible from inside Luxembourg) with sponsor's proof of 12-month resources, proof of housing, health insurance and family relationship documents. Processing max 9 months.

2. 2

   Type D visa

   Apply if visa-required (max 3 months; waived if applicant holds a valid EU family-member residence permit).

3. 3

   Declaration of arrival and medical check

   Declare arrival within 3 days and complete the medical examination.

4. 4

   Residence permit

   Apply within 3 months of entry with passport copy, declaration of arrival and EUR 80 fee proof; complete biometrics. Permit allows salaried/self-employed work without a separate permit.

Official Sources

• Official Family reunification — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Valid passport
• Higher education diploma giving access to doctorate programmes
• Signed hosting agreement with an approved Luxembourg research institute, covering a research project accepted by the institute's competent bodies
• Sufficient monthly resources of at least the social minimum wage for skilled workers
• Suitable housing in Luxembourg
• Sickness insurance covering all risks in Luxembourg
• No threat to public policy, public security, or public health

Required Documents

• Valid passport (full copy) required
• Signed hosting agreement with an approved Luxembourg research institute required
• Certified copy of higher education diploma(s) required
• Curriculum vitae required
• Criminal record extract or sworn affidavit (from country of origin or countries of prior residence) required
• Proof of suitable housing in Luxembourg required
• Proof of sickness insurance covering all risks in Luxembourg required
• Medical certificate (general examination and tuberculosis screening via Health Inspection) required
• Proof of payment of EUR 80 application fee (IBAN LU46 1111 2582 2814 0000, BIC: CCPLLULL, beneficiary: Ministry of Home Affairs – General Department of Immigration) required
• Copy of declaration of arrival from the commune required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Sign hosting agreement and apply for temporary authorisation to stay (before entry)

   The approved research institute and researcher sign a hosting agreement. The researcher then submits an application for a temporary authorisation to stay to the General Department of Immigration or a Luxembourg diplomatic/consular representation. This must be obtained before entering Luxembourg. The temporary authorisation is valid for 90 days.

2. 2

   Obtain Type D visa if required

   Depending on nationality, a national (Type D) visa may be required to enter Luxembourg. Check with the Luxembourg consular post.

3. 3

   Declare arrival at commune

   Within 3 days of arriving in Luxembourg, declare your arrival at the administration of your commune of residence.

4. 4

   Complete medical examination

   Undergo the compulsory medical check-up including a general examination and tuberculosis screening at the Health Inspection service.

5. 5

   Apply for residence permit

   Within 3 months of arrival, submit the residence permit application with all required documents and proof of EUR 80 fee payment to the General Department of Immigration. You will be contacted to provide biometric data (photograph and fingerprints). The institute must notify the Ministry of the employment start within 3 working days.

Official Sources

• Official Conditions of residence for third-country researchers in Luxembourg – Guichet.lu · Luxembourg Government – Guichet.lu

Requirements

• At least 5 years' uninterrupted lawful residence in Luxembourg
• Stable, regular and sufficient resources (assessed against the social minimum wage)
• Comprehensive health insurance

Required Documents

• Proof of 5 years' uninterrupted lawful residence required
• Proof of stable, regular and sufficient resources required
• Comprehensive health insurance required
• Proof of EUR 80 fee payment required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Apply to the Immigration Department

   Submit an application for 'Long-term resident – EU' status to the General Department of Immigration with proof of 5 years' residence, sufficient resources and health insurance, and pay the EUR 80 fee.

2. 2

   Receive long-term permit

   Receive the 'Long-term resident – EU' permit, valid 5 years and renewable.

Official Sources

• Official Long-term resident status (third-country nationals) — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government)

Requirements

• Be an adult
• At least 5 years' legal residence, with the final year immediately before application uninterrupted
• Pass the Luxembourgish language test certificate
• Complete the 'Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg' civics course or test (free)

Required Documents

• Luxembourgish language test pass certificate required
• 'Vivre ensemble' course attendance or exam pass required
• Proof of 5 years' legal residence (final year uninterrupted) required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Meet residence and integration requirements

   Hold at least 5 years' legal residence (final year uninterrupted), pass the Luxembourgish language test (EUR 75 registration) and complete the free 'Vivre ensemble' course or test.

2. 2

   Apply at the commune

   Submit the application to the civil registrar (officier de l'état civil) of your commune of residence.

3. 3

   Ministerial decision

   The Nationality Office of the Ministry of Justice reviews; the Minister of Justice decides within 8 months of submission.

Official Sources

• Official Naturalisation — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government) / Ministry of Justice
• Official Nationality by option — Guichet.lu · Guichet.lu (Luxembourg Government) / Ministry of Justice