🇱🇺 Luxembourg · Employer-sponsored work
'EU Blue Card' residence permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €5,471 |
| Minimum annual salary | €65,652 (≈ EUR 65,652 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/plus-3-mois/ressortissant-tiers/hautement-qualifie/salarie-hautement-qualifie.html.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €5,471.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“be offered an annual salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand-Ducal regulation (EUR 65,652)”
“have an employment contract of 6 months at least for highly qualified work; be offered an annual salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand-Ducal regulation ... The employer must sign a dated employment contract with the future employee.”
“The residence permit is renewable on request as long as the application conditions are met ... The first residence permit for highly qualified workers is valid: ... (renewable EU Blue Card; page silent on permanent residence as such)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.