Luxembourg•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Employee
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 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 employment in Luxembourg for more than 90 days. Requires a valid employment contract and temporary authorization to stay from the Ministry of Labor.
The Type D long-stay visa for employees allows third-country nationals to work in Luxembourg on a full-time or part-time basis. The process begins with employer authorization, which signals to immigration authorities that the position meets Luxembourg's labor market needs.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 3 months validity
Passport photos
Two recent 35x45mm photos
Completed visa application form
Signed and dated
Temporary authorization approval
Letter from Ministry of Labor approving stay authorization
Proof of financial means
Bank statements or employment contract
Health insurance
Luxembourg health insurance proof
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or housing confirmation
Clean criminal record
Certificate from country of origin or previous residences
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed contract with job description and salary
Employer authorization request
Application for temporary authorization to stay
Company documentation
Business registration and proof of company status
Job justification
Evidence of need to hire third-country national
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Full work authorization
- Can include dependent family members
- Renewable as long as employment continues
- Access to social benefits
Considerations
- Long processing time (1-3 months authorization phase)
- Employer-dependent status
- Requires proven labor market need
- Complex application process
- Two-stage visa process
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain signed employment contract from Luxembourg employer
Employer applies for authorization
Employer submits temporary authorization request to Ministry of Labor and Employment
Receive temporary authorization
Obtain written approval of temporary authorization to stay (90 days valid)
Apply for Type D visa
Submit visa application at Luxembourg embassy with authorization letter
Visa processing
Wait for visa decision
Enter Luxembourg
Travel to Luxembourg with Type D visa
Register residence
Register with local authorities and obtain residence permit
Application Forms
Long-Stay Visa Application Form
Form ID: Form D
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