🇱🇺student Visa

Long-Stay Student Visa

Luxembourg

Last updated: December 26, 2025

Duration

1 year (renewable)

Visa Fee

$55

Time

3-5 months

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

This visa lets you study in Luxembourg for more than 90 days. It's for students from outside Europe who want to attend university or college there. You can work part-time during school and full-time during holidays. This visa can help you stay in Europe long-term—time spent studying counts toward becoming a permanent European resident. You don't need this visa if you're from the EU, Switzerland, or Iceland.

Key Benefits

  • Work 15 hours per week during school
  • Work unlimited hours during holidays
  • Work full-time as PhD researcher
  • Easier transition to work visa after graduation
  • Study time counts toward permanent EU residence (5 years total)
  • Free movement across Europe while studying
  • Access to healthcare

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be enrolled full-time at Luxembourg university or college
  • Must have $1,369 per month for 12 months
  • Must have clean criminal record
  • Must be healthy with valid health insurance
  • Parental authorization required if under 18

Financial Requirement

$1,369 per month for 12 months. Can be from personal savings (6 months of bank statements), parents' funds, scholarship, job income, or Luxembourg-based sponsor.

Documents

  • Valid PassportMust be valid for 6+ months from travel date
  • University Acceptance LetterProof of full-time enrollment at recognized institution
  • Bank Statements6 months showing $1,369+ monthly income or savings
  • Health Insurance ProofMust cover illness in Luxembourg
  • Medical Examination CertificateCompleted after arrival in Luxembourg
  • TB Test ResultsRequired after arrival
  • Criminal Record CheckExtract from home country, less than 3 months old
  • Translated DocumentsIf originals not in German, French, English, or Luxembourgish

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.