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Luxembourg · Work visa
Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit
- Processing
- Up to 3 months
- Cost
- From €130
- Validity
- 1 year first permit
Permit for non-EU nationals establishing or running their own business or professional activity in Luxembourg, assessed on the viability and benefit of the venture.
Requirements
- Viable business or professional activity of benefit to Luxembourg
- Appropriate professional qualifications and any required business permit (autorisation d’etablissement)
- Sufficient financial resources to run the activity and support yourself
- Detailed business plan
Time and cost
- Processing time
- Up to 3 months for the temporary authorization to stay
- Validity
- 1 year first permit, then renewable
- 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 if the activity is sustained
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the intended stay
Business plan
Setting out the activity, financing and viability
Proof of financial means
Bank statements or investment evidence
Business permit (autorisation d’etablissement) (if it applies)
Where the activity requires one
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, legalised
Tips
- Regulated trades and professions need a Luxembourg business permit first
- A financed, viable business plan is the core of the assessment
- Sufficient personal resources must be shown alongside the business case