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90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processing

Permits multiple entries into the Schengen Area for tourism, business, family visits, or other permitted short-stay purposes as long as the visa remains valid and the 90/180-day rule is respected.

Fee is EUR 90 (approx. USD 98). Same reduced-fee nationalities as single-entry Type C. Validity period and number of entries determined at consulate's discretion. Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen member states.

90 dayssingle entry15-45d processing

Allows one entry into the Schengen Area for tourism, family visits, cultural or sporting events, or business travel. Does not permit paid employment.

Fee is EUR 90 (approx. USD 98). Reduced fee of EUR 35 for nationals of Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Georgia, North Macedonia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Children aged 6-12 pay EUR 45; children under 6, students on school trips, and researchers are exempt. Submit application at least 15 days before travel but no more than 6 months in advance. Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.

15-45d processing

Enables transit through the international zone of a Luxembourg airport without entering the Schengen Area or leaving the international transit zone.

Fee is EUR 90 (approx. USD 98). Only required for certain nationalities listed in the EU's common list; many nationalities do not require a Type A visa for airport transit. Holder does not enter Schengen territory.

up to 270d processingvalid 90d

Allows spouses, registered partners, and unmarried children under 18 of lawfully resident third-country nationals to join them in Luxembourg.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Sponsor must demonstrate stable/regular/sufficient resources (at least minimum wage level for 12 months), suitable accommodation, and health insurance. Processing for temporary authorisation to stay normally up to 9 months. Temporary authorisation valid 90 days; residence permit must be applied for within 3 months of arrival. Family members may take employment once permit is obtained.

60d processingvalid 90d

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for the purpose of pursuing higher education studies at an approved educational institution.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Applicant must be enrolled in an approved Luxembourg higher education institution. Ministry of Home Affairs normally responds within 60 days. Permit valid annually and renewable as long as enrolment and conditions are met. Renewal application must be submitted 2 months before expiry. Post-study job-search permit available after completing studies.

up to 90d processingvalid 365d

Allows third-country national pupils (roughly aged 14-21) admitted to a Luxembourg secondary school under a school-exchange or European education programme to reside in Luxembourg for their studies.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Distinct from the higher-education student permit. For pupils admitted to a secondary education establishment via an exchange programme, hosted by a selected family or host structure that vouches for living and return costs. Residence permit valid for 1 year and NOT renewable (holder cannot switch to another category afterwards). Type D visa required beforehand for visa-obligated nationalities. Ministry normally responds within 3 months (no reply = refusal).

up to 90d processingvalid 365d

Allows third-country national professional athletes and their coaches/instructors to reside in Luxembourg to practise or coach a sport for an approved federation or club for more than 3 months.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). For athletes/instructors hired by an approved Luxembourg sports federation or club. Requires an employment contract paying at least the social minimum wage, health insurance, and a medical examination (including tuberculosis screening). Residence permit valid for maximum 1 year, renewable. Type D visa required beforehand for visa-obligated nationalities. Ministry normally responds within 3 months (no reply = refusal).

multiple entryup to 90d processingvalid 365d

Allows a third-country national who legally resides in another EU Member State (or in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland) to take up salaried employment in Luxembourg without relocating to or residing in Luxembourg.

Distinct category from the standard salaried-worker residence permit: the holder keeps their residence in another EU/EEA/Swiss state and commutes to work in Luxembourg rather than obtaining Luxembourg residence. Requires an ADEM labour-market-assessment certificate and a qualifying employment contract; application (with supporting documents) is submitted in person, or by authorised proxy, to the General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Initial work permit valid maximum 1 year, restricted to one profession/sector; from the first renewal onward, valid up to 3 years with access to any sector/profession (subject to demonstrated employment during the prior validity period). Ministry normally responds within 3 months; no reply is deemed a refusal. No fee amount is published on the official page (left null rather than guessed).

multiple entryup to 90d processing

Residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals who hold an employment contract for highly skilled work in Luxembourg meeting the minimum salary threshold.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Annual gross salary threshold: EUR 65,652. Employment contract must be for at least 6 months. Permit valid for 4 years (or contract duration + 3 months if shorter). No mandatory labour market test (unlike standard salaried worker permit). Path to long-term residence after 5 years of regular EU residence as Blue Card holder, with last 2 years in Luxembourg.

multiple entry

Allows third-country nationals transferred within a multinational company to work temporarily in the Luxembourg entity of that company.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Covers managers, specialists, and trainee employees transferred within a multinational group. Aligned with EU ICT Directive. Separate category from standard salaried worker on guichet.public.lu portal.

up to 120d processingvalid 90d

Authorises third-country nationals to enter Luxembourg to take up paid employment under a contract compliant with Luxembourg labour law, requiring prior authorisation from the National Employment Agency (ADEM).

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87) for residence permit. Type D visa obtained from Luxembourg or Belgian diplomatic post before entry; valid 90 days to allow entry. First residence permit valid maximum 1 year, restricted to one profession and sector. Renewal valid up to 3 years, granting access to any sector. Processing for initial temporary authorisation normally up to 4 months. Employer must first obtain ADEM certificate confirming no suitable EU candidate is available.

multiple entryup to 90d processingvalid 365d

Allows a third-country national who has completed a Master's-level higher education diploma or defended a research PhD in Luxembourg to stay in order to look for employment or start a business.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). For graduates of a Luxembourg higher-education Master's diploma or a defended research PhD. Residence permit valid 12 months and non-renewable. Application must be filed at least 30 days before the student residence permit or mobility scheme expires. The General Department of Immigration decides within 90 days; if the diploma is not yet available a receipt authorises a further 3-month stay to obtain proof.

Allows third-country nationals posted to Luxembourg by a service-provider business established outside the EU to stay and work for the duration of the service posting.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Distinct from the intra-corporate transfer (ICT) permit. The posting employer must first obtain an authorisation for collective posting; the worker must hold a permanent contract active for at least 6 months and obtain a temporary authorisation to stay from the General Department of Immigration. Residence permit valid for the duration of the posting at most and tied to the sponsoring employer. Type D visa required beforehand for visa-obligated nationalities.

Allows third-country nationals to work in Luxembourg for seasonal employment in sectors with cyclical demand, such as agriculture or hospitality.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Listed as a distinct category on guichet.public.lu. Duration tied to the seasonal employment contract. Specific sectors and conditions set by Grand-Ducal regulation.

multiple entry

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for the purpose of conducting self-employed or entrepreneurial activity.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Listed as a separate category from salaried worker on guichet.public.lu. Must obtain appropriate business authorisation from the relevant Luxembourg authority. Specific conditions depend on the sector and nature of the self-employed activity.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows young nationals from partner countries to live, work temporarily, and travel in Luxembourg for up to 12 months to experience cultural exchange and international mobility.

Available to nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, Chile, Japan, and South Korea. Age limit: 18-30 years (up to 35 for nationals of Taiwan, Chile, Canada, and South Korea). Participants must have sufficient financial resources, valid passport, medical certification, and clean criminal record. Cannot travel with dependants. Specific fees depend on the destination country's diplomatic mission. Does not provide social welfare or unemployment benefits. Japan requires a re-entry permit for multiple entries.

Allows young third-country nationals to live with a host family in Luxembourg as an au pair, performing limited household duties in exchange for accommodation, meals, and pocket money.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Listed under 'Young au pairs' category on the guichet.public.lu immigration portal. Age and duration conditions apply per au pair agreement.

multiple entryup to 90d processing

Allows third-country nationals who invest at least EUR 500,000 in an existing Luxembourg-registered company to reside in Luxembourg, provided they commit to maintaining the investment and employment levels for 5 years.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Minimum investment EUR 500,000. Ministerial opinion from Ministry of Economy required before submitting immigration application. Initial temporary authorisation processing: normally within 3 months. Permit valid up to 3 years, renewable. Long-term residence available after 5 years of lawful continuous stay.

multiple entryup to 90d processing

Allows third-country nationals who deposit at least EUR 20,000,000 with a Luxembourg-established financial institution for a minimum of 5 years to reside in Luxembourg.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Minimum deposit EUR 20,000,000, held for at least 5 years. Ministerial opinion from Ministry of Finance required. Real estate investments do not qualify for any investor permit. Permit valid up to 3 years, renewable.

multiple entryup to 90d processing

Allows third-country nationals who invest at least EUR 3,000,000 in a Luxembourg-based management or investment structure with real substance to reside in Luxembourg.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Minimum investment EUR 3,000,000. Ministerial opinion from Ministry of Finance required. Permit valid up to 3 years, renewable.

multiple entryup to 90d processing

Allows third-country nationals who invest at least EUR 500,000 in a new Luxembourg-registered business creating at least 5 jobs within 3 years to reside in Luxembourg.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Minimum investment EUR 500,000. Must create at least 5 positions within 3 years, coordinated with ADEM. Ministerial opinion from Ministry of Economy required. Permit valid up to 3 years, renewable.

multiple entry

Grants stable long-term residence rights to third-country nationals who have lawfully and continuously resided in Luxembourg for at least 5 years.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Requires 5 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence in Luxembourg. Provides enhanced protection against expulsion and broader access to employment and social rights. Permit is of unlimited duration, subject to renewal. Pathway to citizenship by naturalisation after total 5 years of legal residence (with final year uninterrupted) plus language and civics requirements.

multiple entry

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for the purpose of conducting research at a recognised research organisation under a hosting agreement.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Researcher must have a hosting agreement with a Luxembourg-approved research organisation. Also available for EU-mobility researchers already holding a permit in another EU Member State. Post-research job-search permit available after completing research.

multiple entryup to 90d processingvalid 1095d

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for more than 3 months without taking up employment - principally people living on their own resources such as an EU/Schengen old-age, invalidity or survivor's pension, or income from activity in another EU/Schengen state, as well as applicants with stable personal or family ties to Luxembourg.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Luxembourg's closest equivalent to a retirement / person-of-independent-means visa: applicants living on their own resources must show income at least equal to the social minimum wage for unskilled workers, sourced from an EU/Schengen professional activity or from an old-age, invalidity or survivor's pension paid by an EU/Schengen social security institution. Since 12 May 2023 applicants must prove a link with Luxembourg or another EU/Schengen country. Residence permit valid up to 3 years, renewable. Type D visa required beforehand for visa-obligated nationalities. Ministry normally responds within 3 months (no reply = refusal).

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for the purpose of completing a traineeship or internship with a Luxembourg employer.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Part of the broader third-country national long-stay category. Specific requirements and duration depend on the traineeship agreement.

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Luxembourg for the purpose of carrying out voluntary work with an approved organisation under a volunteer agreement.

Fee is EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). Listed under the third-country national long-stay categories on guichet.public.lu. Must have a formal volunteer agreement with an approved Luxembourg organisation.