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Luxembourg

Luxembourg pairs Europe's highest median salary with a small labour market — the Blue Card is the dominant skilled route.

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Immigration overview

Luxembourg's small size and fund-industry concentration make the Blue Card and the Salaried Worker permit the two main routes. Applications are handled by the Immigration Directorate.

Economy

€90B economy — the world's second-largest investment fund centre (after the US), plus telecoms (SES), steel (ArcelorMittal HQ) and EU institutions. Median salary is Europe's highest.

Quality of life

Universal healthcare, generous social benefits, French, German and Luxembourgish spoken. High cost of living, tiny population (~660k).

Immigration trends

Cross-border workers from France, Belgium and Germany account for over 45% of the workforce; local residence hiring focuses on senior finance and tech roles.

Immigration pathways

4 routes into Luxembourg

Non-EU workers with a Luxembourg job offer

Salaried Worker

Employer-sponsored residence permit tied to a specific role.

  • Job offer meeting Luxembourg minimum salary
  • Employer's labour market test (waived for shortage jobs)
€80 permit + €80 residence permit
3–4 months
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Degree-holders with higher-paid roles

EU Blue Card (Luxembourg)

Portable EU permit with intra-EU mobility.

  • Higher-education degree (≥ 3 years)
  • Salary ≥ 1.5× Luxembourg average (~€87,780/year in 2025)
  • Contract ≥ 12 months
€80 + €80
3 months

High-net-worth investors

Investor Residence

Residence for investors meeting specific thresholds (€500,000+ in a Luxembourg company or €3M+ in an approved investment vehicle).

  • Qualifying investment held for at least 5 years
  • Clean criminal record
€80 + €80
3–6 months

Spouses and children of Luxembourg residents

Family Reunification

Residence to join a family member holding a qualifying permit.

  • Adequate income
  • Suitable accommodation
  • Health insurance
€80 + €80
2–4 months

Costs

  • Long-stay national visa (D-type): €80–€120 at consulate
  • Residence permit issuance in-country: €50–€200
  • Health insurance (private for initial period): €30–€120/month
  • Apostille + sworn translation of documents: €150–€400 total

Processing times

  • National long-stay visa: 4–12 weeks at consulate (varies by post)
  • Residence permit card after arrival: 4–10 weeks
  • Family reunification: 3–9 months
  • Permanent residence application: 3–6 months
  • Naturalisation dossier: 12–36 months

Permanent residence in Luxembourg

PR (Long-Term Resident) after 5 years of continuous legal residence with stable income, adequate accommodation and integration.

Citizenship in Luxembourg

Naturalisation typically requires 5 years of legal residence with the last 12 months continuous, A2 spoken and B1 written Luxembourgish, and passing the 'Living Together' course. Dual citizenship is permitted.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Luxembourg immigration

How much does Luxembourg pay for the Blue Card salary threshold?

€87,780/year in 2025 — 1.5× the Luxembourg average, which is Europe's highest and makes the Blue Card threshold correspondingly high.

Do I need Luxembourgish to move to Luxembourg?

Not for finance/tech roles — French and English suffice. Luxembourgish is required for naturalisation (A2 spoken, B1 written).

How long until I can get Luxembourg citizenship?

5 years of legal residence with the last 12 months continuous, A2 spoken and B1 written Luxembourgish and the Living Together course.

Does Luxembourg allow dual citizenship?

Yes — since 2009.

Can I work in Luxembourg while living in France or Belgium?

Yes — cross-border commuting is legally and practically routine and covers 45%+ of Luxembourg's workforce.

Is Luxembourg's Investor Residence a Golden Visa?

In practice, yes — €500,000 in an existing Luxembourg company or €3M+ in an approved investment vehicle triggers a renewable residence.

How high is the cost of living in Luxembourg?

Median rent in the capital exceeds €2,000 for a one-bedroom. Many workers commute from Trier (DE), Arlon (BE) or Thionville (FR).