{"id":148520,"date":"2026-09-07T10:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/?post_type=comparative_guide&#038;p=148520"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:35:10","slug":"luxembourg-corporate-immigration","status":"publish","type":"comparative_guide","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/chapter\/luxembourg-corporate-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxembourg: Corporate Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-148520","comparative_guide","type-comparative_guide","status-publish","hentry","guides-corporate-immigration","jurisdictions-luxembourg"],"acf":[],"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"guide-author-details\"><span class=\"guide-author\">Elvinger Hoss Prussen<\/span><span class=\"guide-author-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/04\/EHP_Firm-Logo.jpg\"\/><\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"above_title":"<div class=\"guide-author-details\"><span class=\"guide-author\">Elvinger Hoss Prussen<\/span><span class=\"guide-author-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/04\/EHP_Firm-Logo.jpg\"\/><\/span><\/div>","below_title":"<span class=\"guide-intro\">This country specific Q&amp;A provides an overview of Corporate Immigration laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg<\/span><div class=\"guide-content\"><div class=\"filter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search questions and answers...\" class=\"filter-container__search-field\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<ol class=\"custom-counter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the relevant government entities relating to immigration in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In Luxembourg, the General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs (\u2018GID\u2019) is the principal authority in immigration matters. Other public authorities involved include the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, acting through Luxembourg consulates and embassies, the Employment Development Agency (<em>&#8216;Agence pour le d\u00e9veloppement de l&#8217;emploi \u2013 ADEM&#8217;<\/em>), notably for labour market tests and vacancy declarations, and the local communes, which handle post-arrival registration formalities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the options available for sponsor-based employment in your jurisdiction and timelines involved in securing a work permit?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Under the Law of 29 August 2008 on the free movement of persons and immigration (the \u2018Immigration Law\u2019), the principal sponsor-based routes for third country nationals who wish to work in Luxembourg are the residence permit as a salaried worker, for standard hires, and the EU Blue Card or residence permit for highly qualified employees who meet the relevant qualification and salary thresholds, the intra-corporate transfer permit, for managers, specialists or trainee employees transferred within an international group who satisfy the applicable statutory conditions, and, in more limited cases, researcher or other category-specific permits, where the employee falls within a specific immigration category recognised by the Immigration Law.<\/p>\n<p>Non-resident hires may be entitled to a work permit if the conditions under the above categories are met.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the primary options available for unsponsored work and investment in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The main business-related routes outside salaried employment available under the Immigration Law are the residence permit as self-employed worker which is open to third-country nationals who wish to carry out an independent professional, artisanal, commercial or industrial activity in Luxembourg in their own name; and the residence permit as investor which is available to third-country nationals who intend to come to Luxembourg for a period of more than 3 months in order to invest in an existing or future business. The latter may concern an investment in an existing Luxembourg company, the creation of a new company or an investment in an investment or management structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the requirements for becoming a sponsor of employment-based migrants and what are the role and reporting duties of sponsors?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The employer\u2019s role as a sponsor in the immigration process consists primarily in supporting the employee\u2019s immigration process, notably by declaring the vacancy with ADEM and, where applicable, requesting the Employment Development Agency (\u2018ADEM\u2019) certificate authorising the hiring of a third-country national, issuing and signing the employment contract prior to and in the context of the application for temporary authorisation by the candidate.<\/p>\n<p>The employer is also required to declare the employment of any third-country national to the GID within 3 days following the first day of work of the employee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are applications filed electronically, or paper base? Is a physical visa\/work permit document issued or is an electronic approval issued?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In Luxembourg, applications may generally be filed either electronically or in paper form by registered mail to the GID.<\/p>\n<p>The work permit is ultimately issued in the form of a physical residence or work permit card.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic residence permits or work permits do not exist in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is an in-person attendance\/interview required as part of the visa\/work permit application process? Is an individual required to enrol their biometrics (digital photo, fingerprint scan) as part of the visa\/work permit process?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>No in-person interview is required as part of the visa or work permit application process in Luxembourg. However, once the application for the temporary authorisation to stay has been approved, the applicant is required to physically declare their arrival in Luxembourg at the local city hall to complete the residence permit issuance formalities.<\/p>\n<p>Once the residence permit is granted, the applicant will receive a letter inviting him or her to make an appointment with the General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the taking of a photograph and fingerprints, which will be incorporated into the residence permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What persons qualify as dependants? Can dependants work based on their dependant visa status? Are there any restrictions?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Dependants are qualified as \u2018family members\u2019 under the Immigration Law. Eligible family members include the spouse or registered partner of the principal applicant, and unmarried children under 18 of the principal applicant and\/or of the spouse or partner, subject to the applicable dependency, custody and reunification rules. In some cases, the authorities may also admit certain other relatives, including dependent parents, adult children unable to support themselves for health reasons, and, in specific protection-related cases, a legal guardian or other family member of an unaccompanied minor.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Immigration Law, dependents who are third-country nationals may apply for either (i) a residence permit card as family member of an EU citizen or for (ii) a residence permit as family member of a third-country national under the family reunification regime.<\/p>\n<p>Family members admitted through family reunification may in principle access the Luxembourg labour market. However, their residence and work rights remain linked to the status of the principal applicant, so the scope and duration of their rights will depend on the principal applicant\u2019s underlying immigration status. Holders of a residence permit or card as family members may later apply for a permanent residence permit on a stand-alone basis, in principle after up to five years of legal residence if they can show sufficient resources, or, exceptionally, after three years of legal residence in certain family-breakdown situations such as divorce, annulment or the principal applicant\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<p>Family reunification is subject to the following conditions: the principal applicant must show an intention to stay long term in Luxembourg and provide evidence of stable, regular and sufficient resources to support themselves and their family, suitable accommodation and health insurance, although exemptions may apply for certain categories, such as some EU Blue Card holders, transferred workers, researchers and principal applicants bringing minor children where they have sole custody.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What is the general time frame and processes for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship for sponsored and unsponsored business-related immigration?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Third-country nationals may generally apply for long-term resident status after 5 years of continuous and lawful residence in Luxembourg, regardless of their residence status.<\/p>\n<p>As regards Luxembourg citizenship, the main routes are naturalisation and, in certain cases, acquisition by option. In general, naturalisation requires 5 years of lawful residence in Luxembourg, in addition to the other statutory conditions, notably Luxembourgish language knowledge and completion of the Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duch\u00e9 de Luxembourg course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What productive type activities can a business visitor undertake and for how long?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Third-country nationals who travel to Luxembourg for less than 3 months, must apply for a work permit to carry out work in Luxembourg. However an exemption for holding a work permit applies when a third-country national carries out business visits to Luxembourg for a period of less than 3 months during a calendar year (running from January to December) to (i) visit business partners, to explore and develop professional contacts, to negotiate and conclude contracts, to participate in fairs, shows and exhibitions as well as to take part in board meetings or general assembly meetings or to (ii) provide services (excluding any work carried out in the framework of subcontracting).<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Can remote work be carried out from your country?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>There is no general rule allowing third-country nationals to work remotely from Luxembourg as a visitor. Remote work may be carried out from Luxembourg only if the person has an immigration status that permits residence and, where relevant, work from Luxembourg. A third-country national who intends to carry out work in Luxembourg, even for less than 90 days, must apply for a work permit which must be obtained prior to the performance of any work in Luxembourg. Issuance of the permit will depend on nationality, length of stay, employer location, and tax\/social security implications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any productive work \/ revenue generating activities that can be carried out as a visitor and without the need for a work permit? If so, what activities and for how long?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>A third-country national visiting Luxembourg for a period of less than 3 months during a calendar year (running from January to December) may generally carry out limited business-visitor activities such as business meetings, negotiations, conferences and similar non-productive activities and provide services to clients without the need to apply for a work permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is there a remote work or nomad visa category in your jurisdiction? If not, how likely is it that this will be implemented in future?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg does not currently have a specific remote work or digital nomad visa category, and there is no clear indication that such a category will be introduced in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">How easy is it to switch visa categories\/jobs\/employer from within country? And\/or if made redundant, can the individual regularise their stay in another capacity and what is the timeframe allowable?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>A change of employer from within Luxembourg is possible. However, the initial residence permit or work permit issued to a salaried worker is restrictive: it is generally granted for a maximum period of one year and is limited to a profession and in a specific sector. During that initial validity period, any change of profession and\/or sector is subject to the prior authorisation of the Ministry of Interior Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>From the first renewal onwards, the work permit may generally be renewed for a maximum period of three years and grants access to any profession and any sector.<\/p>\n<p>Where the residence permit or work permit holder cannot demonstrate that they actually worked throughout the validity period of the residence permit, or where the renewal takes place during a period in which they are receiving unemployment benefits, the renewed residence permit will generally be granted for a maximum period of one year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What common issues or concerns may arise for employers under business immigration in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In practice, the labour market test performed by the Employment Development Agency (\u2018ADEM\u2019) generally represents the main challenge for Luxembourg-based employers seeking to hire a third-country national under the standard salaried worker route. Indeed, after declaration of the vacancy, a three-week waiting period must be observed during which the ADEM may refer suitable candidates for the position before issuing the certificate authorising the employer to recruit a third-country national. This constraint should, however, be distinguished from the position of highly qualified workers eligible for an EU Blue Card, for whom that requirement does not apply in the same manner.<\/p>\n<p>Common issues also include the overall processing timeline, both for the immigration application itself which may legally take up to a maximum of 3 months (for the application for residence authorisation and subsequent residence permit, but also for the application for work authorisation for non-resident workers) and for obtaining supporting documents such as criminal record certificates from the country of residence and other civil-status documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is there a fast track process \/ certification that business can obtain to expedite visa \/ permit processing?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg does not have a formal fast-track processing or certification system comparable to some other jurisdictions. Processing times, which may legally take up to a maximum of 3 months, mainly depend on the category of application, the completeness of the file and the administrative workload.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the recent trends, both political and social that have impacted (or are anticipated to impact) your jurisdiction with regard to immigration policy and law?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Recent trends in Luxembourg reflect a dual objective: preserving the country\u2019s attractiveness for international talent while strengthening control and efficiency in migration management.<\/p>\n<p>Politically and socially, intended reforms to immigration to Luxembourg show a growing emphasis on administrative efficiency, integration capacity and public control of migration flows. Current discussions additionally include the possible creation of a specialised immigration and asylum tribunal within the administrative court system, which would further reshape the institutional framework in this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any new and \/ or anticipated changes impacting immigration law and \/ or policy in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The main anticipated developments in this area relate to the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and its implementation in Luxembourg. At present, however, the relevant reforms have not yet been fully enacted at national level, as their concrete transposition remains at the bill stage. Accordingly, the practical impact on Luxembourg immigration law and policy will depend on the content and timing of the final implementing measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">How do you see technology developing and evolving to support immigration process in the future?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The further development of technology in Luxembourg&#8217;s immigration system is expected to focus primarily on continued digitalisation of filing and case-management processes. In practice, this is likely to involve broader use of online submission tools, more streamlined communication with the immigration authorities, and increased administrative efficiency in the handling of applications. At present, however, the framework remains largely document-driven and authority-led. In this context, technological developments should be viewed as progressive improvements to procedure rather than as a fundamental change to the legal requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the Right to Work requirements in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Right to work in Luxembourg depends on the nationality and immigration status of the individual concerned. Luxembourg, EU, EEA and Swiss nationals may in principle work without specific work permit requirements. By contrast, third-country nationals must hold a valid residence authorisation\/permit or work permit authorising residence and\/or work in Luxembourg before commencing any work, unless a specific exemption applies.<\/p>\n<p>For third-country nationals, the employer must ensure that the individual holds the appropriate authorisation for the proposed activity. This generally means verifying that the relevant residence permit or immigration approval covers the type of work to be performed and, where applicable, complies with any restrictions as to profession, sector or employer. In case of non-compliance, criminal sanctions may apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the types of civil and criminal penalties employers may face for non-compliance with immigration rules i.e. employing an individual who does not have the Right to Work?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Under the provisions of the Immigration Law, employers may face both criminal sanctions for immigration non-compliance. For instance, an employer who hires a foreign worker who does not hold the required residence authorisation\/permit or a work authorisation where required, is liable to imprisonment from eight days to one year and\/or a fine of EUR 251 to EUR 20,000. Supplementary sanctions may also apply, including a ban of up to three years on carrying out the relevant professional or social activity, and the temporary closure of the business for up to five years, or even permanent closure. In more serious cases involving the voluntary facilitation of irregular entry, transit or, for profit, irregular stay, the Immigration Law broadly provides for heavier penalties of six months to five years\u2019 imprisonment and\/or a fine of EUR 500 to EUR 125,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there labour market testing requirements in your jurisdiction and if so, what do they involve?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg imposes labour market testing on employers intending to hire third-country national workers , in particular under the standard salaried worker status. The labour market test is performed by the Employment Development Agency (\u2018ADEM\u2019). If required, the employer must declare the vacancy to ADEM before the application is submitted. If no suitable candidate is identified within the applicable period, the employer may then request a certificate from ADEM permitting recruitment of a candidate of the employer&#8217;s choice. By contrast, for EU Blue Card applications, no labour market test is generally required, although the vacancy must still usually be declared to ADEM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there quota requirements, restrictions or a cap on the numbers of foreign nationals hired per company in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg does not apply any formal quota system or numerical cap on the number of foreign nationals that a company may hire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any exit procedures in your jurisdiction, if an individual is departing permanently?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>An individual departing Luxembourg permanently must carry out their deregistration at the city hall of their city of residence and surrender their residence permit. Additionally, practical steps may include any employment, tax or social security formalities associated with the end of the work assignment or residence in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any requirements for medical certificates or vaccinations for your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg does not impose vaccination requirements for immigration applications.<\/p>\n<p>However, upon their arrival in Luxembourg, when applying for a residence permit following the granting of the residence authorisation, third-country nationals must generally undergo medical checks in Luxembourg. This includes a medical examination by a health practitioner as well as a tuberculosis screening, the form of which depends on the applicant\u2019s age. Following these examinations, the Luxembourg Health Directorate issues a medical certificate which is addressed directly to the General Immigration Department for the processing of the residence permit application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any language requirements for your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>From an immigration perspective, there are no general language requirements for obtaining a residence authorisation\/permit or work permit in Luxembourg. Nevertheless, knowledge of the Luxembourgish language will become relevant in the context of an application for Luxembourg citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the government costs associated with a typical employment based visa?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The application for a Luxembourg residence permit (regardless of immigration category) bears a government fee of EUR 80. The application for a Luxembourg work permit cost free.<\/p>\n<p>A Schengen Visa C \u2013 short stay in principle bears a cost of EUR 90. A Schengen visa D \u2013 long stay bears a cost of EUR 50. Exemptions may apply based on Schengen regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is a local contract of employment required in order to obtain a work based visa or work permit? Are there salary or other thresholds to be met by the migrant?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes. In practice, a work-based residence permit or work permit application must be supported by a local employment contract that complies with Luxembourg labour law.<\/p>\n<p>The applicable salary threshold depends on the immigration category. For EU Blue Card applications, the applicant must receive remuneration at least equal to the minimum amount set by the Ministerial Regulation of 23 February 2026 establishing the average gross annual salary for the purposes of the amended Grand-Ducal Regulation of 26 September 2008 determining the minimum remuneration level for highly qualified workers. That amount is as of a ministerial regulation of 23 February 2026 set at EUR 65,652 gross per year.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, the standard salaried worker route is not subject to the same specific immigration salary threshold, but the proposed remuneration must comply with Luxembourg labour law, including the applicable minimum wage and other mandatory employment law provisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the maximum periods of stay for individuals on an employment based visa \/ work permit?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The initial residence permit as a salaried worker is issued for a maximum period of one year. Following its initial term, the permit may be renewed for successive periods of up to three years and, subject to continued satisfaction of the applicable conditions, such renewals may be granted indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p>The EU Blue Card is issued for a maximum period of 4 years, renewable for successive periods of up to 4 years, subject to continued satisfaction of the applicable conditions.<\/p>\n<p>For intra-corporate transferees, the residence permit is granted for the duration of the transfer, for a maximum of three years for managers and specialists, and one year for trainee employees; it may be renewed to the extent that the total period of validity does not exceed the applicable maximum of three years or one year, as the case may be. Additionally, a new application for the same applicant is admissible only if a six-month waiting period has elapsed between the expiry of the previous residence permit and the submission of the new application.<\/p>\n<p>The residence permit as self-employed worker or the residence permit as investor are issued for a maximum period of 3 years, renewable for successive periods of up to 3 years, subject to continued satisfaction of the applicable conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Does your jurisdiction allow dual nationality?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg does allow dual nationality. As a result, acquisition or retention of Luxembourg nationality does not necessarily require renunciation of another nationality, subject to the law of the other state concerned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the most positive aspects of your immigration system compared to the rest of the world?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The more positive aspects of the Luxembourg immigration system are (i) the clear legal framework, (ii) the availability of recognised routes for both standard employment and highly skilled workers, and (iii) the country&#8217;s generally international and multilingual economic environment.<\/p>\n<p>Luxembourg is also often seen as attractive because of its central EU location, strong labour market, and the absence of a general quota system for work-based immigration. For certain profiles, the process can be swiftly managed where the documentation is properly prepared and the relevant conditions are clearly met.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are you facing any challenges resulting from a shortage of skills. If yes, which skills?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Luxembourg continues to face labour shortages in a number of occupations where employers cannot readily find suitable candidates on the local market. The 2026 list of occupations in very high shortage, based on 2025 Employment Development Agency (\u2018ADEM\u2019) data and published in the Luxembourg Official Journal, identifies 20 occupations with particularly acute recruitment difficulties. The classification is based on objective indicators, including the number of vacancies notified to ADEM, the number of registered jobseekers in the same occupation, and the number of vacancies for which no suitable candidate could be matched. The shortages are especially visible in construction, industry, and installation and maintenance, including newly listed roles such as roofing installation and restoration, industrial quality management and engineering, and the installation and maintenance of industrial equipment. For employers, inclusion of their searched profiles and occupation on the list is significant because it gives access to simplified and accelerated procedures for hiring third-country nationals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any plans in place to address green skills and\/or to support transition to green economies\u2019?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>However, Luxembourg immigration rules do not currently appear to operate through a distinct standalone green-skills immigration regime. However, the Luxembourg government is broadly engaged in policy initiatives connected with sustainability, innovation and economic transition, which are likely to influence future labour and skills strategies, including in relation to green skills and professionals needed in the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"word-count-hidden\" style=\"display:none;\">Estimated word count: <span class=\"word-count\">3763<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/src\/jquery\/components\/filter-guides.js\" async><\/script><\/div>"}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comparative_guide\/148520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comparative_guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/comparative_guide"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}