Luxembourg•EuropeInvestor Visa (Type D) - Business Investment
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permits business creation and investment in Luxembourg through capital investment. Requires investment of EUR 500,000+ in new/existing company or EUR 20,000,000 deposit in financial institution.
Investor visas provide a pathway to Luxembourg residency through business investment. Three main investment options exist: €500,000 in a commercial company (must hire 5 employees within 3 years), €3,000,000 in investment/management structures, or €20,000,000 as a financial deposit.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
30,000 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
500,000 EUR
Investment Required
500,000 EUR
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 3 months validity
Comprehensive business plan
Detailed plan with market analysis and 3+ year financial projections
Proof of investment capital
Bank statements, asset documentation showing €500,000+ available
Source of funds documentation
Proof of legitimate source of investment capital
Personal identification
Birth certificate, marriage certificate if applicable
Criminal record certificate
From all countries where applicant has resided
Health insurance
Valid insurance coverage
Passport photos
Two recent 35x45mm photos
CV/Professional background
Detailed curriculum vitae
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency and citizenship
- Can include family members
- Business ownership and control
- Visa-free Schengen travel
- Access to EU market
- Relatively flexible business activities
- Potential citizenship after 5 years
Considerations
- High capital requirement (€500K minimum)
- Employment requirement (5 employees in 3 years)
- Long processing time (3-6 months)
- Complex business documentation
- Ongoing business viability requirement
- Must maintain investment
Application Process
Prepare business plan
Develop comprehensive business plan with financial projections
Choose investment option
Decide between company investment (€500K), management investment (€3M), or deposit investment (€20M)
Arrange capital
Prepare required investment funds from personal wealth
Submit application
Apply to immigration authorities with business plan and funding proof
Evaluation period
Application reviewed by investment evaluation committee (3-6 months)
Approval and funding
Receive approval and transfer investment capital
Receive residence permit
Obtain investor residence permit valid 3 years
Application Forms
Investor Visa Application
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