Luxembourg sits in Western Europe. Its immigration system runs 16 distinct routes — led by investment, family and work, each set out in official law. All 16 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
7 further routes are recorded for Luxembourg but not shown here — their details are still under review.
All 16 routes, grouped by purpose — 16 of 16 cite an official government source directly.
For a third-country national with a Luxembourg employment contract after the employer obtains an ADEM certificate following the labour-market test.
For a deposit of at least €20,000,000 with a Luxembourg financial institution maintained for at least five years.
For investment of at least €500,000 in an existing Luxembourg company while maintaining the investment and employment level for five years.
For investment of at least €3,000,000 in a qualifying management and investment structure with real substance in Luxembourg.
For investment of at least €500,000 in a new Luxembourg business that creates at least five jobs within three years.
For a third-country national carrying out viable self-employed commercial, craft, industrial or liberal activity in Luxembourg.
For full-time admission to a complete study cycle at a recognised Luxembourg higher-education institution.
For a third-country national outside ordinary family reunification whose strong, stable personal or family ties make refusal disproportionate.
For a qualifying family member joining a third-country sponsor who intends long-term residence in Luxembourg.
For a third-country national living from qualifying income earned in another EU or Schengen state or from an eligible old-age, invalidity or survivor pension.
For a third-country national with five years of continuous lawful residence, stable regular resources, suitable housing and health insurance.
For an EU citizen moving to Luxembourg to work, study, seek work, be self-employed or live with sufficient resources.
For citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, Chile, Japan and South Korea aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for Taiwan, Chile, Canada and South Korea, who have not used the programme before and can support themselves and buy a return ticket.
For a person under 30 carrying out an approved voluntary-service activity through a registered host and the National Youth Service.
For a visa-required third-country national visiting Luxembourg and the Schengen area for up to ninety days in any 180-day period.
For a third-country national or stateless person seeking refugee status or subsidiary protection in Luxembourg.
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