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Salaried Worker Residence Permit
- Processing
- Up to 3 months
- Cost
- From €130
- Validity
- 1 year first permit
Standard work-and-residence permit for non-EU nationals with a Luxembourg job offer whose salary does not reach the Blue Card threshold. Subject to a labor market test.
Requirements
- Employment contract with a Luxembourg employer
- Labor market test showing the vacancy was posted with ADEM and no suitable EU candidate was available
- Qualifications matching the role (recognition where the profession is regulated)
- Salary and conditions meeting Luxembourg norms
Time and cost
- Processing time
- Up to 3 months for the temporary authorization to stay
- Validity
- 1 year first permit, then renewable for up to 3 years
- 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 of legal residence
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the intended stay
Employment contract
Signed, stating salary, role and duration
Proof of qualifications
Diplomas and, where needed, recognition statement
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, legalised
ADEM certificate
Confirming the labor market test was completed
Tips
- The employer must first post the vacancy with ADEM (the employment agency)
- First permit is tied to one employer and sector, then broadens on renewal
- Use this route where the salary is below the Blue Card threshold