Student Residence Permit

The following persons are considered to be students: persons enrolled in a higher education establishment in Luxembourg;

leading to an academic degree or diploma issued by said establishment.

Researchers enrolled in doctoral programmes (PhD) are also considered as students.

The following are considered to be higher education establishments : the University of Luxembourg ; education establishments awarding the advanced technician's certificate ( brevet de technicien supérieur - BTS); approved private higher education establishments.

proof that they are enrolled in a higher education establishment in Luxembourg

in order to pursue, as a main activity , a complete study cycle on a full-time basis

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 original document of the certificate of scholarship or student loan stating the amount and its duration; an original bank certificate and a bank statement for the past 6 months :

the original financial statement of support for the intention of the Luxembourg State and the student, signed by a sponsor of Luxembourgish nationality or staying legally in Luxembourg

a parental authorisation if the student is under 18; a health insurance certificate covering illness in Luxembourg (travel insurance);

The student is authorised to exercise a salaried activity (Pdf, 175 Kb) limited to a maximum duration of an average of 15 hours per week over a period of one month, outside the time spent studying. This limitation does not apply to: paid work carried out during school holidays; research work carried out in the higher education establishment or in an accredited research institute forming part of a doctorate programme; employment contracts concluded by assistants of the University of Luxembourg.

Before hiring a third-country student (or in case of a change of employment contract), the employer must send a written declaration to the General Department of immigration

It is renewable on request as long as the application conditions are met. The residence permit for students is valid either for a minimum of 1 year or only for the duration of the study cycle in the event its duration is shorter.

In order to renew a residence permit , third country nationals must apply to the General Department of immigration within 2 months prior to the expiry date of the residence permit.

After having successfully completed the last academic year in Luxembourg of a 5-year university cycle leading to a higher education diploma, the third-country national can follow a simplified procedure to apply for a residence permit in order to carry out a professional activity: a salaried worker ; or a self-employed worker .

To this end, they must, before the expiry of their residence permit for students, submit an application for a work permit for salaried or self-employed worker

that the paid work which they intend to carry out is in direct relation to their academic education;