🇱🇺 Luxembourg · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit for third-country national salaried workers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 24,000 |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
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/salarie/salarie-pays-tiers.html.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,000.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The employer must sign a dated employment contract with the future employee. ... Before recruiting a salaried worker, employers must make a declaration of vacant position to the ADEM.”
“...must have health insurance...”
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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.