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Visa Pathways to Luxembourg

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Au Pair Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Jeune au pair)
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Au Pair Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Jeune au pair)

Non-renewable one-year residence permit for third-country nationals aged 18-30 hosted by a Luxembourg family under an approved au pair arrangement.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Doctoral Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Étudiant doctorant)
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Doctoral Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Étudiant doctorant)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for PhD candidates enrolled at a Luxembourg institution, classified under the student category with researcher-equivalent benefits.

ValidityDuration of studies
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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EU Blue Card – Highly Qualified Worker (Carte bleue européenne)
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EU Blue Card – Highly Qualified Worker (Carte bleue européenne)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for highly qualified third-country workers earning at least €65,652 annually, valid up to 4 years with expedited processing.

ValidityUp to 4 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 EUR
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Family Reunification – Dependent Adult Child (Regroupement familial – Enfant majeur à charge)
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Family Reunification – Dependent Adult Child (Regroupement familial – Enfant majeur à charge)

Discretionary residence permit for adult unmarried children unable to provide for themselves due to health conditions, of a third-country national sponsor.

ValidityVaries (Renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Family Reunification – Spouse/Partner (Regroupement familial – Conjoint/Partenaire)
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Family Reunification – Spouse/Partner (Regroupement familial – Conjoint/Partenaire)

Residence permit for the spouse or registered partner (aged 18+) of a third-country national legally residing in Luxembourg with sufficient resources and housing.

ValidityVaries (Renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transferee – Manager/Specialist (Transfert intragroupe ICT – Cadre/Expert)
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Intra-Corporate Transferee – Manager/Specialist (Transfert intragroupe ICT – Cadre/Expert)

Residence permit for managers or specialists transferred within a multinational company to a Luxembourg entity, maximum 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transferee – Trainee Employee (Transfert intragroupe ICT – Stagiaire salarié)
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Intra-Corporate Transferee – Trainee Employee (Transfert intragroupe ICT – Stagiaire salarié)

Residence permit for trainee employees transferred within a multinational company to Luxembourg for skills development, maximum 1 year.

Validity1 year
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Investor Residence Permit – Existing Company (Titre de séjour – Investisseur entreprise existante)
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Investor Residence Permit – Existing Company (Titre de séjour – Investisseur entreprise existante)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals investing at least €500,000 in an existing Luxembourg company and maintaining investment and employment for 5 years.

Validity3 years
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Investor Residence Permit – New Company (Titre de séjour – Investisseur nouvelle entreprise)
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Investor Residence Permit – New Company (Titre de séjour – Investisseur nouvelle entreprise)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals investing at least €500,000 to create a new Luxembourg company and generating at least 5 jobs within 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Long-Term Resident Status (Statut de résident de longue durée)
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Long-Term Resident Status (Statut de résident de longue durée)

5-year renewable residence permit for third-country nationals after 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Luxembourg, with enhanced rights and mobility within the EU.

ValidityVaries (Valid for 5 years, renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Permanent Residence – Family Member of EU Citizen (Carte de séjour permanent – Membre de famille UE)
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Permanent Residence – Family Member of EU Citizen (Carte de séjour permanent – Membre de famille UE)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence card with unlimited validity for third-country national family members of EU citizens after 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence in Luxembourg.

ValidityPermanent
ProcessingUp to 6 months
CostFree
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Post-Graduation Job Search/Business Creation Permit (Titre de séjour – Recherche d'emploi après études)
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Post-Graduation Job Search/Business Creation Permit (Titre de séjour – Recherche d'emploi après études)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

12-month residence permit for third-country graduates (Master's or PhD) to seek employment or start a business related to their studies in Luxembourg.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Posted Worker – EU Employer (Salarié détaché – Entreprise UE)
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Posted Worker – EU Employer (Salarié détaché – Entreprise UE)

Residence permit for third-country nationals posted to Luxembourg by an EU-established employer for service provision exceeding 90 days.

ValidityLinked to service contract
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Posted Worker – Non-EU Employer (Salarié détaché – Entreprise hors UE)
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Posted Worker – Non-EU Employer (Salarié détaché – Entreprise hors UE)

Residence permit for third-country nationals posted to Luxembourg by an employer established outside the EU to provide services.

ValidityLinked to service contract
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Pupil Exchange Programme Permit (Titre de séjour – Élève en programme d'échange)
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Pupil Exchange Programme Permit (Titre de séjour – Élève en programme d'échange)

Residence permit for third-country secondary school students participating in an approved exchange programme with a host family in Luxembourg.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Researcher Mobility Permit (Mobilité du chercheur)
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Researcher Mobility Permit (Mobilité du chercheur)

Residence permit for third-country researchers already holding a permit from another EU Member State who wish to conduct part of their research in Luxembourg.

Validity12 months
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Researcher Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Chercheur)
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Researcher Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Chercheur)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country researchers with a hosting agreement from an accredited Luxembourg research institute, renewable annually.

ValidityDuration of research project
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Residence Permit – Private Reasons, Self-Sufficient (Titre de séjour – Raisons privées, autonome)
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Residence Permit – Private Reasons, Self-Sufficient (Titre de séjour – Raisons privées, autonome)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for self-sufficient third-country nationals with income from professional activity in the EU/Schengen area or pensions, valid up to 3 years and renewable.

Validity3 years
Processing0-2 months
Cost80 EUR
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Salaried Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Travailleur salarié)
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Salaried Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Travailleur salarié)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals employed by a Luxembourg employer for more than 3 months with an ADEM-approved labor market test.

ValidityVaries based on contract
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Seasonal Worker Permit (Autorisation de travail – Travailleur saisonnier)
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Seasonal Worker Permit (Autorisation de travail – Travailleur saisonnier)

Work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture, hospitality, tourism, and retail for up to 5 months within a 12-month period.

Validity5 months
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Travailleur indépendant)
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Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Travailleur indépendant)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals establishing or running a self-employed business activity in Luxembourg, valid up to 3 years and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable. 5-year validity if previous long-term resident status in another EU country.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Short-Stay Seasonal Work Permit (Autorisation de travail saisonnier – Court séjour)
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Short-Stay Seasonal Work Permit (Autorisation de travail saisonnier – Court séjour)

Short-stay visa and work authorization for seasonal employment lasting less than 90 days in agriculture, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period. Multiple entries allowed.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 EUR
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Sportsperson/Coach Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Sportif/Entraîneur)
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Sportsperson/Coach Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Sportif/Entraîneur)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for professional athletes or sports instructors employed by approved Luxembourg federations or affiliated clubs, renewable annually.

ValidityRenewable annually
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Trainee Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Stagiaire)
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Trainee Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Stagiaire)

Residence permit for third-country nationals undertaking a professional traineeship in Luxembourg for more than 3 months.

Validity6 months
Processing1-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Visa de transit aéroportuaire – Type A)
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Visa de transit aéroportuaire – Type A)

Allows transit through the international zone of Luxembourg airport without entering the Schengen area.

ValidityVaries (Renewable. 5-year validity if previous long-term resident status in another EU country.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Visa D — Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Étudiant)
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Visa D — Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Étudiant)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals enrolled full-time in a Luxembourg higher education institution pursuing a degree or diploma, with part-time work rights of 15 hours per week.

ValidityDuration of studies
Processing0-3 months
Cost80 EUR
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Volontaire)
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Titre de séjour – Volontaire)

This permit is for third-country nationals participating in a recognized volunteer programme.

Validity1 year
Processing4-6 months
Cost80 EUR
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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)
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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)

This programme is a cultural exchange for young adults from specific partner countries.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost180 EUR
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