Permanent Residence in Luxembourg
One documented route of this kind in Luxembourg, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
EU Long-Term Resident Status
After 5 years' uninterrupted lawful residence in Luxembourg, third-country nationals may obtain EU long-term resident status, valid 5 years and renewable.
- Processing time
- Maximum 6 months. If no response is received within this period, the application is deemed to have been rejected.
- Validity
- 5 years (renewable)
- Language requirement
- None for the status
- Permanent residence
- Available after 5 years' uninterrupted lawful residence
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation after 5 years' legal residence
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
- Long-term resident permit 80 EUR
Process Steps
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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.
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2
Receive long-term permit
Receive the 'Long-term resident – EU' permit, valid 5 years and renewable.