🇱🇺 Luxembourg · Permanent Settlement
Long-term resident status for third-country nationals — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €80 |
| Minimum annual salary | €80 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 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/sejour-5-ans/statut-resident-longue-duree-ressortissant-pays-tiers.html.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €80.
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.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Work experience
Health insurance
“Applicants must provide a health insurance certificate for themselves and their family.”
Criminal record
“Applicants must provide a recent extract of their Luxembourg criminal record.”
Age range
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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 2026-06-25.