Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Student
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Student

Study Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

60-90 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 study in Luxembourg for more than 90 days. Requires admission to recognized institution and proof of financial means.

Student visas allow non-EU third-country nationals to study at recognized institutions in Luxembourg. Students may work part-time (10 hours per week during term, full-time during holidays) to support themselves.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months months

Education

High School 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

University admission letter

Proof of acceptance from Luxembourg institution

Passport photos

Two recent 35x45mm photos

Proof of financial means

Bank statements showing minimum EUR 861/month (80% of social insertion income)

Health insurance

Coverage valid for duration of studies in Luxembourg

Proof of accommodation

Student housing confirmation, rental agreement, or host family letter

Academic transcripts

Previous education records and diplomas

Optional

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Advantages

  • Relatively low cost (EUR 70)
  • Moderate financial threshold (EUR 861/month)
  • Part-time work permitted
  • Access to student services and benefits
  • Pathway to work visa after graduation

Considerations

  • Cannot work full-time during studies
  • Must maintain enrollment status
  • No permanent residency pathway
  • Dependent on continued admission
  • Must prove sufficient funds

Application Process

1

Obtain university admission

Secure admission letter from recognized Luxembourg educational institution

2

Apply for temporary authorization

Submit application to Luxembourg immigration authorities with admission letter

3

Receive authorization letter

Obtain temporary authorization approval (valid 90 days)

4

Apply for Type D student visa

Submit visa application at Luxembourg embassy with authorization letter

5

Visa processing

Await visa decision

6

Enter Luxembourg

Travel to Luxembourg with student visa

7

Register with authorities

Register residence and enroll at university

Application Forms

Student Visa Application Form

Form ID: Form D

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