Study / Student in Luxembourg
One documented route of this kind in Luxembourg, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student Residence Permit (Third-Country Nationals)
Third-country nationals who wish to reside in Luxembourg to pursue a full-time study cycle at a recognised higher education establishment must first obtain a temporary authorisation to stay, then apply for a residence permit after arrival. Researchers enrolled in doctoral (PhD) programmes are also covered under this pathway.
- Processing time
- 60 days from submission of complete file (deadline suspended if additional documents are requested).
- Validity
- Minimum 1 year, or the duration of the study cycle if shorter than 1 year. Renewable.
- Language requirement
- No specific language requirement stated for the residence permit itself; language requirements are set by the higher education establishment.
- Permanent residence
- After 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, the student may apply for EU long-term resident status.
- Citizenship
- Eligible to apply for naturalisation after at least 5 years of lawful residence in Luxembourg (final year must be uninterrupted), provided language and other requirements are met.
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
- Residence permit application fee 80 EUR
Process Steps
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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.
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Declare arrival at commune
Within 3 days of arriving in Luxembourg, declare your arrival at the administration of your commune of residence.
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Complete medical examination
Undergo the compulsory medical check-up including a general examination and tuberculosis screening at the Health Inspection service.
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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).