EU Blue Card in Luxembourg
One documented route of this kind in Luxembourg, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Worker)
For highly qualified workers with a higher-education diploma or 5+ years' specialised experience, a contract of at least 6 months, and a gross annual salary at or above the statutory threshold (EUR 65,652 from 3 March 2026). No labour market test required.
- Processing time
- Temporary authorisation: max 3 months
- Validity
- 4 years, or contract duration + 3 months if shorter
- Language requirement
- None for the permit
- Permanent residence
- Long-term resident status after 5 years' EU residence (last 2 in Luxembourg)
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation after 5 years' legal residence
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
- Residence permit and each renewal 80 EUR
Process Steps
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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.
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2
Type D visa
Apply at a Luxembourg consulate if visa-required.
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3
Declaration of arrival and medical check
Declare arrival within 3 working days and complete the medical examination.
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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.