Western Europe · Immigration

Luxembourg

23 immigration routes

Luxembourg sits in Western Europe. Its immigration system runs 23 distinct routes — led by work, investment and family, each set out in official law. All 23 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
23across 12 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
23 of 23cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Work5 of the 23 routes — see them under Work below
Region
Western Europe
Capital
Luxembourg
Population
686,970
Official language
German, French · +1
Currency
EUR
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 23 routes, grouped by purpose — 23 of 23 cite an official government source directly.

Work

5 routes

For highly qualified paid employment in Luxembourg under a contract of at least six months and the current statutory salary threshold.

Official source of the governing body: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-26

For a third-country national with a Luxembourg employment contract after the employer obtains an ADEM certificate following the labour-market test.

Official government source: guichet.public.lu · checked 2026-07-26

For employment in a recognised seasonal activity after the employer completes the ADEM labour-market process.

Official source of the governing body: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-26

Investment

4 routes

Business & self-employment

1 route

Study

2 routes

Family

1 of 3 says who you can bring
3 routes

For a qualifying non-EU family member accompanying or joining an EU citizen exercising free-movement rights in Luxembourg.

Can bring: spouse, dependants, children, parents…
Official source of the governing body: europa.eu · checked 2026-07-26

Independent means

1 route

For a third-country national living from qualifying income earned in another EU or Schengen state or from an eligible old-age, invalidity or survivor pension.

Resources: monthly social minimum wage for unskilled workers
Official government source: guichet.public.lu · checked 2026-08-03

Residence-based status

2 routes

For a third-country national with five years of continuous lawful residence, stable regular resources, suitable housing and health insurance.

Official government source: guichet.public.lu · checked 2026-07-26

Free movement

1 route

For an EU citizen moving to Luxembourg to work, study, seek work, be self-employed or live with sufficient resources.

Official source of the governing body: europa.eu · checked 2026-07-26

Youth mobility

1 route
Working Holiday Exchange Programme

For citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, Chile, Japan and South Korea aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for Taiwan, Chile, Canada and South Korea, who have not used the programme before and can support themselves and buy a return ticket.

Official government source: guichet.public.lu · checked 2026-08-03

Cultural, religious & volunteer

1 route

Short stay & visit

1 route

For a visa-required third-country national visiting Luxembourg and the Schengen area for up to ninety days in any 180-day period.

Official government source: guichet.public.lu · checked 2026-07-26

Humanitarian protection

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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