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Luxembourg · Work visa
EU Blue Card
- Processing
- Up to 3 months
- Cost
- From €130
- Validity
- 4 years
Residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a job offer in Luxembourg.
Requirements
- Higher professional qualification (degree of at least 3 years) or equivalent
- Employment contract of at least 6 months for a highly qualified role
- Gross annual salary of at least EUR 65,652 (2026, for applications from 3 March 2026)
- The role must match the qualification held
Time and cost
- Processing time
- Up to 3 months for the temporary authorization to stay
- Validity
- 4 years (or contract duration plus 3 months if shorter)
- Cost
From €130
Required
- €80 residence permit fee
- €50 long-stay (Type D) visa fee
- Path to residency
- EU long-term residence after 5 years; time in other EU states can count
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the duration of the intended stay
University degree certificate
Higher professional qualification, legalised where required
Employment contract
At least 6 months, stating the qualifying salary
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, legalised
Proof of accommodation (if it applies)
Requested after arrival at the commune registration
Tips
- Confirm that your base salary meets Luxembourg’s EUR 65,652 threshold
- The threshold rose from EUR 63,408; earlier applications were assessed on the old figure
- If your salary is below the threshold, apply for the salaried worker permit instead