Graduate Trainee Residence Permit

wishes to establish residence in Luxembourg in order to attend a traineeship for more than 3 months will first need an authorisation to stay and then a residence permit.

It must also be noted that these provisions only apply for traineeships within the framework of higher education studies of the person concerned, or if they take place within 2 years of the end of their academic studies.

a copy of the traineeship agreement which provides for theoretical and practical training, concluded with a host entity (host establishment or company), which contains: a description of the traineeship programme, including its educational purpose or educational component; duration of the traineeship; the placement conditions; the training schedule.

a nominative certificate attesting the covering of the cost of the stay and return of the trainee, to be provided by the hosting establishment;

proof that they have obtained, in the 2 years before the date of the application, a qualification (master's degree, advanced technician's certificate, specialised advanced technician's certificate, bachelor, master, doctorate) or that they follow a course of study leading to a diploma of such a qualification;

proof of sufficient resources to cover for living expenses and return-travel costs. The monthly resources must amount to at least 80 % of the current social inclusion income . The following may be used as proof: the agreement/traineeship contract that states the amount of the traineeship allowance; or a certificate of scholarship or student loan stating the amount and its duration; or a bank certificate; or an undertaking of financial responsibility (formal obligation) from a guarantor residing in Luxembourg. material benefits, namely free accommodation and "pocket money" are also taken into consideration in the evaluation of resources. a parental authorisation if the trainee is under 18 years of age; a health insurance certificate covering illness in Luxembourg (including travel insurance);

The residence permit for trainees is valid for the duration of the traineeship as stated in the traineeship agreement, provided if the latter is of a duration of less than 6 months or equal to 6 months at the most. If the study programme of the academic cycle provides for the conclusion of a traineeship agreement with a duration of more than 6 months , the period of validity of the residence permit corresponds to that duration.