Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visas
Luxembourg is a strong add because it has high salaries, a compact administration and official English guidance through Guichet.lu. Third-country nationals commonly start with an authorisation to stay for salaried activity or the EU Blue Card before registering locally and converting that approval into residence.
3 routes · 1 without a sponsor · 3 lead to settlement
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ordre des Avocats du Barreau de Luxembourg (OABL) — Regulates Luxembourg avocats authorised to provide legal advice, including immigration matters.
Visa routes (3)
Residence permit for salaried workers
Luxembourg’s standard third-country employee route, usually starting with authorisation to stay before arrival.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
EU Blue Card
Luxembourg residence and work route for highly qualified third-country employees.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Residence permit for self-employed workers
Luxembourg route for third-country entrepreneurs and independent professionals whose activity benefits the country.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have?+
We cover 3 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, skilled migration, and entrepreneur. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
1 of the 3 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visas lead to permanent residence?+
3 of the 3 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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