It is necessary to know all the necessary information about the immigration process to Luxembourg. Our guides explain everything you need to know about visas, visas and residency in Luxembourg, from getting a work permit to applying for citizenship.
Since 2008, the work permit and residence permit (for workers from a third country) have been combined into one permit:Automation of the day. Since 2009, dual or multiple citizenship has been allowed. Read our guide at Labor Law in Luxembourg: Contracts and Wages
Types of immigration to Luxembourg
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Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Area. Schengen visa holders can move freely between states on a short-term basis for up to 90 days, either for the purpose of tourism or work. With a Schengen visa, it is possible to enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen area. Passport holders in some other countries can benefit from the same rule.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
EU citizens and others who are allowed freedom of movement can enter Luxembourg and stay there for up to three months with a valid ID card or passport. In order to stay longer, they must either be employed by a company, self-employed, enrolled in a public or private educational institution or have sufficient resources so as not to be a burden on the social security system and have health insurance coverage. They must go to the local authority offices of their place of residence within three months of their arrival, in order to apply for a registration certificate. Read our guide to Luxembourg's social security system.
There is no need for a visa or permit for such individuals. Citizens of new member states must still apply for a work permit from the Employment Office.
Citizens from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland
For most non-EU citizens who wish to immigrate to Luxembourg for up to three months, a visa is required. A short-stay visa can usually be applied for at a local Luxembourg embassy or consulate by submitting an application, a valid passport, proof of reason for visit, accommodation details and a return ticket. They must also fill out a certificate of arrival within three days inMunicipalAdministrative (local authority offices).
If they plan to stay for more than three months, it is necessary to apply for a temporary residence permit as an employee, independent employer, athlete, student, pupil, trainee, researcher or family member from the Ministry of Immigration before their arrival in Luxembourg, as this permit acts as both a residence permit and a residence permit. Work, replacing the typical work permit. This can also be done at the local consulate or embassy. If there is no Luxembourg embassy available, the Dutch or Belgian embassy can usually make the same requests.
How to apply for a Luxembourg visa
Certain documents must be submitted, such as a passport valid until a certain date after arrival, birth certificates of all family members, marriage or divorce certificates, proof of financial resources and proof of student acceptance to the school, and most documents will need to be translated. It usually takes three months to grant a permit.
According to the European Employment Services, residence permits will be granted to employees as long as: they do not detract from the employment priority to which some workers are entitled; The activity in question must serve the economic interests of the country; The employee has the required technical skills; The vacancy for which an employment contract has been signed has been announced in ADEM (Employment Department).
It is possible to obtain a waiver and obtain a residence permit if you are a qualified third country national applying for a job for which there is a shortage of qualified applications. Remember that it is easier to obtain permits if your profile is attractive in Luxembourg. In the case of a highly skilled profession, a third country national may obtain a residence permit for a highly qualified worker.
Registration of residence in Luxembourg
Anyone who intends to immigrate to Luxembourg for more than a year will have to apply for an alien identity card and register with the Community Administration. The administration will provide the forms for the card and a list of required documents. Items required on the list can vary by municipality, but there are some common items that appear on all community lists. Normally you are expected to have a passport containing your temporary residence permit, a work permit or proof of financial resources, three passport-sized photographs, a medical certificate, a change of address certificate, a certificate of good conduct, and a tax stamp.
Tax stamps must be obtained from the tax officeRegistration and domain management, a department of the Ministry of Finance commonly referred to as “Register". There is not an office in every town, but your town council will let you know where the nearest office is. EU citizens are entitled to a free tax stamp. Citizens of the Americas, Singapore and Hong Kong are charged approximately €10. Citizens of all other countries pay about 30 euros.
Once you submit your application for your ID card, you can expect it to take up to one year for your ID card to be issued to you. Don't be surprised if you receive a call from the local police while waiting for your ID. They may call you to ask some routine questions or to verify information such as your salary.
Obtaining a Luxembourg work visa
Before you start looking for work, learn about the work visa needed to immigrate to Luxembourg
Working in Luxembourg has its benefits as a multilingual gateway to the European Union. Finding jobs in Luxembourg can be easier than in other European countries: Amazon, Skype, Apple, and PayPal are some international companies with a European office here. While permits are easily granted through your employer, entrepreneurs can expect their country of origin, education and experience to play a large role in whether working in Luxembourg is a realistic goal or not. Here's what you need to know.
Citizens from outside the European Union
Like most EU countries, working in Luxembourg as a non-European person requires more effort, paperwork, and sometimes determination. If you arrive looking for jobs in Luxembourg, you have 90 days to stay legally in Luxembourg to find work. As a non-European, coming to Luxembourg to work for longer than 90 days requires a work visa.
For foreigners coming to Luxembourg by working for a Luxembourg-based company, your employee contract is a good start for obtaining an employment-based residence permit (although this means that leaving your job in Luxembourg terminates your visa). Apply for a residence permit as soon as possible, preferably as soon as you obtain an employment contract. It may take a few months to process your application; Be aware of the address that receives your Luxembourg work visa. An employer contract is part of obtaining a work visa, as long as it meets the following requirements under Luxembourg labor law:
- The minimum wage is not less than €2307.56 per month (as of August 2016)
- You have certification for your profession (certification in the field, for example)
- For manual workers: proof of two years’ experience and a certificate
- If you do not have a certificate, then proof of ten years of work experience in a similar field
- If your profession does not require a degree, then six years of work experience in a similar field
Work visa for traders and workers
The idea of immigrating to Luxembourg to start your own business is possible for non-EU citizens, but start applying early. Non-EU citizens who wish to reside in Luxembourg as freelancers must submit their work permit application together with their residence permit application. Basically, submit the work permit together with the residence permit. In this way, you only need to send one file to the Minister of Immigration, who then transfers the work permit department to the General Directorate of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Entrepreneurship. You can also read our article about starting a business in Luxembourg for a more detailed outline of the process.
Documents required for a Luxembourg visa
Include the following documents with your work permit application:
- Documents proving your professional qualifications for your job; Work experience or a CV, for example
- Documents proving your professional integrity; Such as university degrees, certificates and diplomas
- A copy of your passport
- Proof of payment of stamp duty (drop the chancellerie), in the form of a tax stamp of €24, purchased from the Land Registry and Estates Administration (AED)
With the following contact:Automation of commerce؛ - A business plan describing your company. Draw this as a deed and formally translate it into English or French. Check the availability of the name you wish to give your company by conducting a search on the Register of Commerce and Companies (RCS) website. The business plan must include the following: name of the company, type of company, purpose of the company, trade name, capital, registered office, age of the company, names of general partners, names of business managers, and a statement of the type and extent of their business. Powers.
- For limited liability companies (SARL, SA, SE, SECA), prepare the information and planning in front of a notary. For companies with unlimited liability (SENC, SECS, cooperative companies, civil companies), the act is made without the participation of a notary, or before a notary.
The Luxembourg government has more detailed schemes for starting your business as a non-EU citizen on its Entrepreneurs pagewww.guichet.public.lu.
Confirmation of obtaining the visa
If you obtain a work visa in Luxembourg, you will receive a letter in the mail. Expect the process to take from a few weeks to a couple of months. A work permit is a card that is kept permanently in the office. The work permit expires if it has not been used for more than two years, in the event of voluntary cessation, compulsory liquidation or bankruptcy.
How to get a job in Luxembourg
In order to obtain a job opportunity, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Language Requirements Language
About 35% of the workforce are foreigners, most of them travelers from neighboring countries. This means that multilingual business environments are common, and French, German and English are the languages of business correspondence. Due to Luxembourg's location in central Europe and these three languages (plus Luxembourgish), a multilingual requirement is attached to many jobs in Luxembourg. Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese can also be a bonus. Try to be sufficiently proficient in at least two languages, one of which is an official language of the country (Luxembourgish, French or German).
Certification requirements
Luxembourg belongs to the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area. This means that if you hold a degree from an EU member state, it will be recognized and will be a useful addition to your application. If you are from a non-member state, you will need to contact the Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) (Center de Documentation et d'Information ser l'Enseignment Superieur): tel. +352 24788650,www.cedies.public.lu. They will be able to determine whether your certificate, diploma or certificate is officially accepted and recognized as valid for employment in Luxembourg.
Where to look for jobs in Luxembourg
Search public sites
وNational Employment Agency He is responsible with helping people find jobs across the country. By registering as a job seeker, you can view and apply to vacancies onEmploy Portal. The administrative body of the state of Luxembourg describes the procedures for registering as a job seeker on its citizens portal, and where to find the local ADEM office.
On the EURES website
If you want to immigrate to Luxembourg, you can search for a job in Luxembourg through EURES, the European Job Mobility Portal, which is managed by the European Commission. In addition to searching for work, you can upload your CV and get advice on working in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg nationality
Are you ready to become a Luxembourgian citizen? Find out what awaits us in the residence test and the steps to take to obtain citizenship in Luxembourg.
A third-party state national who can prove uninterrupted legal residence on the territory of Luxembourg for at least seven years immediately before submitting the application can apply for long-term residence status from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Here's more of what you need to know.
To obtain Luxembourg citizenship by naturalization, there are some conditions, including the following:
- Be 18 years or older at the time of application.
- He lived legally in Luxembourg for seven consecutive years.
- Pass an oral exam in Luxembourgish.
- Take three civics classes
- Meet integrity requirements.
Luxembourg ID cards
Every person over the age of 15 must carry an identity card or passport at all times to prove their legal status or residence in the country. If you move house within Luxembourg, you must apply to update your ID card, and it is your responsibility to ensure that you renew your card well in advance of its expiry date.
Language in Luxembourg
The language test includes oral expression and linguistic comprehension. Are you interested in taking Luxembourgish lessons?
The level of Luxembourgish oral expression given during the test corresponds to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in Oral Expression and Linguistic Interaction. This goes beyond just knowing basic Luxembourgish phrases; To succeed, you must be able to introduce yourself, talking in simple terms about family, other people, occupation, living conditions and overall daily life. You must be able to describe and compare people, things, and activities in a simple way. The test is done with another person, with an interview on a given topic and a description of a visual aid. It generally lasts for 10 minutes.
The level of expectations in oral comprehension is similar to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in oral comprehension. To succeed, it is important to understand key points and standard language about familiar topics. The oral comprehension test lasts 25 minutes and includes three listening exercises as well as a questionnaire. To pass the language test, you must score at least half the points in both expression and comprehension.
Make sure you are exempt from the language requirement:
Applicants can be exempted from the language test if they have completed at least seven years of study in Luxembourg. You will have to submit your school and department certificates such as certified copies of school reports. You can also be exempted from the test if you obtained a residence permit in Luxembourg before 31 December 1984, and have remained resident since then (with proof).
Submit an application for Luxembourgish citizenship
A written application must be submitted to the authorities of your local municipality of residence. An application form is available from the Ministry of Justice as well as from the websitewww.mj.public.lu. Documents must be translated into French or German by a sworn translator, and it is important to either submit the original of the documents or submit a certified copy. All documents must have recent dates within the year. The Ministry of Justice may request other documents if it deems it necessary. All documents attached to the application must have a stamp of 4 euros for civil status bonds and 2 euros for other documents.
Documents required for citizenship
- Birth certificate (and any minor children of the applicant);
- Accurate biographical information from the questionnaire form from the website www.mj.public.lu and on this website (www.bienvenue.lu);
- Residence certificates covering the last seven years of living in Luxembourg. There are certificates available from the municipality or municipality in which you reside;
- Certified copy of passport;
- Police record(s) covering the last 15 years;
- Certificate of success in the Luxembourgish language test;
- Certificate of attendance for civic education classes.
While the application is being examined, you may not leave the country. This may be up to eight months, with the Minister of Justice giving a positive or negative response to the application within eight months of its submission. A hold may occur if more information is needed or if there are significant changes during application submission. If the application is rejected, you can appeal to the Administrative Court within three months of being notified.
Communication organizations
Ministry of Justice
Indigenate(Nationality Department)
L - 2934 Luxembourg
Tel. +352 247‐84547 / 84538
AssociationSupport migrant workers
10-12, rue Auguste Laval
L – 1922 Luxembourg
+ 352 43 83 33-1
Institute National des Langues(National Institute of Languages - information about language courses and registration)
21, boulevard de la Foire
L‐1528 Luxembourg
Tel. (+352) 26 44 30-1
Entry and residence for members of the European Union
Citizens of any member state of the European Union or European Free Trade Area (EFTA) can enter Luxembourg with an ID card only. Although no passport is necessary for entry, it is important as time goes by and you plan to stay in the country. To become a resident, EU citizens must register with the city council or local municipality within two weeks of arrival. To your appointment, you will need to bring the following:
- A valid ID card and/or passport
- A copy of your employment contract
- A copy of your lease
- birth certificate
- A copy of your driver's license
- Three personal photos of passport dimensions and size
- Copy of marriage certificate (if available)
- German, French or Belgian residents must provide a certificate from their hometown stating your departure.
- Those leaving France must request a “financial resignation” from the tax authorities.
Once you bring these papers to your local town, the administration provides a temporary residence certificate to hold until your long-term permit arrives by mail. It may also be useful to register with your embassy in Luxembourg. Your residence also notifies the Luxembourg Social Security Service. Your tax ID will come to you in the mail in the coming weeks.
