Residence in Luxembourg: permits and requirements
Living legally in Luxembourg is possible through 6 permit types: work, family, study, permanent, international protection. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Residence Authorization for Salaried Workers (Travailleur Salarié)
Residence type #1 of 6
Residence authorization for salaried workers from third countries with a work contract in Luxembourg
Requirements
- Work contract with a Luxembourgish employer
- Vacancy declaration filed with the Administration de l'Emploi (ADEM)
- No serious criminal record
- Suitable accommodation
- Health insurance
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Work contract
- ADEM certificate of no national/EU candidate availability
- Criminal record certificate
- Medical certificate
- Proof of accommodation
- Identity photos
Frequently asked questions about residence in Luxembourg
How many types of residence permits are there in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, family, study, permanent, international protection. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Luxembourg last?
Durations vary by permit type: Maximum 2 years (first permit; renewable); Same as the host's (renewable); 2 years or the duration of studies if shorter (renewable); 1 year (renewable if the activity remains viable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Luxembourg be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Luxembourg (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Luxembourg?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Identity photos; Valid passport; Justificante de domicilio; Seguro médico. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Luxembourg lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires ≥5 years of legal residence in Luxembourg, with the last year uninterrupted before applying. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Luxembourg.
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