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Luxembourg immigration and visa guide
Luxembourg offers one of the highest standards of living and highest salaries in the world, featuring the Highly Qualified Worker EU Blue Card and salaried employee permits.
Directorate of Immigration (Direction de l’immigration) - Ministry of Home Affairs
- Processing time
- 4 – 8 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- No
Visa options in Luxembourg
Key requirements
- Employment contract with a Luxembourg entity for a minimum duration of 1 year
- For EU Blue Card: salary at least 1.5 times the Luxembourg average gross annual salary (~ €89,000+)
- Higher education diploma (at least 3-year bachelor) or 5 years equivalent professional experience
How to apply for a Luxembourg visa: step by step
- 1
Temporary Authorisation to Stay (Autorisation de Séjour)
Submit application by post or online to the Directorate of Immigration before travelling to Luxembourg.
4 - 8 weeks
- 2
Consular Visa Type D & Arrival Declaration
Obtain visa D sticker, enter Luxembourg, and make declaration of arrival at the local Commune within 3 days.
1 - 2 weeks
- 3
Medical Exam & Residence Title (Titre de Séjour)
Complete tuberculosis and medical check with Ligue Médico-Sociale to receive physical biometric residence card.
2 - 4 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
How many years of residence for Luxembourgish citizenship?
You can apply for Luxembourgish nationality by naturalization after 5 years of legal residence in Luxembourg, passing the Sproochentest (Luxembourgish oral language test) and the Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché civics course.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Luxembourg. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Directorate of Immigration (Direction de l’immigration) - Ministry of Home AffairsGeneral information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Directorate of Immigration (Direction de l’immigration) - Ministry of Home Affairs on the official website before applying.