Luxembourg•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Researcher
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-20 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permits research and academic work in Luxembourg for more than 90 days. Requires affiliation with approved research institute and EURAXESS registration.
Researcher visas enable third-country nationals to conduct research at approved institutions in Luxembourg. The EURAXESS network provides support and guidance for the application process and settling in the country.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
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
Research contract
Employment contract from approved research institute
EURAXESS registration
Confirmation of EURAXESS registration
Academic qualifications
Master's degree or higher in relevant field
Passport photos
Two recent 35x45mm photos
Health insurance
Valid health insurance for duration of research
Proof of accommodation
Housing confirmation in Luxembourg
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Advantages
- Dedicated support from EURAXESS
- Time counts toward EU long-term residency
- Can bring dependents
- Access to research community
- Renewable as long as research position active
Considerations
- Must have university affiliation
- Limited to research activities
- No direct PR pathway
- Long processing time (up to 6 months)
- Dependent on research contract
Application Process
Secure research position
Obtain research contract from approved Luxembourg research institution
Register with EURAXESS
Register as researcher with EURAXESS Luxembourg network
Request temporary authorization
Apply for temporary authorization to stay with research contract
Receive authorization approval
Obtain temporary authorization letter (valid 90 days)
Apply for Type D visa
Submit researcher visa application at Luxembourg embassy
Visa processing
Wait for visa decision
Enter and settle
Move to Luxembourg and register with local authorities
Application Forms
Researcher Visa Application Form
Form ID: Form D
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