Luxembourg•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Family Reunification
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
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 family members to join sponsors in Luxembourg for more than 90 days. Requires sponsoring family member (EU citizen or third-country national with residency) to meet income and housing requirements.
Family reunification visas allow spouses, registered partners, and dependent children to join sponsors in Luxembourg. Sponsors must have stable employment, adequate housing, and sufficient income to support dependents without relying on social benefits.
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Requirements
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
Travel document for family member
Passport photos
Two recent 35x45mm photos
Family relationship proof
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption papers
Health insurance
Coverage for duration of stay
Proof of accommodation
Housing suitable for family
Sponsor Documents
Family reunification authorization request
Application form for family reunification
Proof of income
Pay slips, tax returns showing sufficient resources
Housing documentation
Proof of adequate housing (rental contract, ownership)
Residence permit
Valid permit for sponsor (minimum 1 year validity)
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificate or family documents
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Advantages
- Permits family unity
- Renewable indefinitely
- Access to social services
- Path to permanent residency for family
- Children can access education
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's status
- Income requirements can be stringent
- Requires adequate housing
- Complex documentation requirements
- Processing can take 3-6 months
Application Process
Sponsor applies for authorization
Sponsor (EU citizen or third-country resident) applies for family reunification authorization
Demonstrate requirements
Show stable income, adequate housing, and family relationship documentation
Receive authorization approval
Immigration department approves family reunification request
Family member applies for visa
Sponsor communicates approval to family member who applies for Type D visa at embassy
Submit documents
Family member submits visa application with authorization letter and documents
Visa processing
Embassy processes family reunification visa
Enter Luxembourg
Family member arrives and registers with authorities
Application Forms
Family Reunification Application Form
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