The complete guide to visas, residence permits, and administrative procedures for EU and non-EU nationals looking to settle in Luxembourg.
4
Visas covered
15–90 j.
Average timeline
Jun. 2026
Updated
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Overview
Luxembourg — a trilingual market, efficient procedures.
Luxembourg applies free movement for EU/EEA citizens. Non-EU nationals must obtain a residence authorization from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAEE) before entering the country.
EU / EEA
Free movement
80€
Non-EU authorization fees
MAEE
Competent authority
Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Area, with an economy strongly geared toward financial services and the European institutions. Immigration procedures are generally faster than in France or Belgium. Registration with your municipality of residence is mandatory within 8 days of arrival for all residents.
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Available visas and permits
The main visas we support.
Click a permit to see the requirements, required documents, timelines, and practical tips. Each of these visas comes with full guidance in your nomadpass space.
The employer must first obtain the ADEM certificate before you can file your application. This step is the employer's responsibility.
Some shortage occupations are exempt from the ADEM certificate — list on adem.public.lu
ETU
Student residence authorization
Higher education · non-EU
Non-EUAccessible
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Timeline
1 to 3 months (4–6 months at the start of the academic year)
Cost
€80 + ~€200/semester enrollment
Min. funds
€1,161.60 / month (80% of REVIS)
Work allowed
15 hrs / week during studies
The residence authorization must be granted BEFORE entering Luxembourg — an application filed from within the country is refused.
IND
Self-employment residence authorization
Self-employed activity · non-EU
Non-EUModerate
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Timeline
1 to 3 months
Cost
€80 (permit fee)
Duration
Renewable
Documents
Passport · Business plan · Adequate means · Qualifications
Single application: the establishment authorization request (business permit) is attached to the residence application, sent to the Minister for Immigration, who forwards the establishment part to the Ministry of the Economy.
A favorable opinion from the Minister (Economy or Finance) is mandatory BEFORE the residence application. Real estate is excluded from all thresholds.
Nationals of the EU/EEA/Switzerland benefit from free movement: a simple declaration of arrival at the municipality is enough.
This list presents the main residence permits, which cover the vast majority of relocation situations. It is not exhaustive: other specific visas exist for particular situations, available from the country's official authorities.
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Competent authorities
The official bodies for your procedure.
The competent authorities vary depending on your nationality and your project.
4 visas and permits are covered for Luxembourg, including Residence authorization — Employee · Residence authorization — Student · Residence authorization — Self-employed. The free assessment identifies the one that fits your situation in 3 minutes.
How long does it take to get a visa for Luxembourg?
From 4 weeks to about 3 months depending on the visa. For example, Residence authorization — Employee: ADEM certificate ~3 weeks + residence authorization 1 to 3 months.
How much does a visa for Luxembourg cost?
Official fees depend on the visa. For example, Residence authorization — Employee: €80 (residence permit fee).
Is the information on Luxembourg up to date?
Yes: every sheet cites its official sources (Guichet.lu — Third-country national employee, Guichet.lu — Highly qualified employee (Blue Card), Ministerial order of February 23, 2026 — Blue Card threshold (Official Journal, Legilux)) and carries a verification date. Last verified: 2026-10-06.
