Residence Permit for Private Reasons
Luxembourg
Last updated: December 26, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$88
3 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Luxembourg for personal reasons without needing a job. It's for people from outside the EU who can support themselves financially. You can stay up to 3 years, then renew. After 5 years, you can get permanent residency and eventually citizenship. Important rule (since May 2023): You must have a job or pension in an EU country. Having money alone from outside the EU doesn't work anymore. This permit is part of a long-term pathway to permanent residence and citizenship in Luxembourg.
Key Benefits
- Live legally in Luxembourg for 3 years
- Travel freely across Schengen Zone
- Use public schools for children
- Access healthcare system
- After 5 years: permanent residency
- After 5+ years: citizenship eligible
- Work possible with separate permission
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- From outside the EU (any country)
- No criminal record
- Job in EU country OR pension from EU country
- €948+ monthly income
- Place to live in Luxembourg
- Pass medical check with TB test
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Relationship status is clear (not married to multiple people)
Financial Requirement
Monthly income or savings of at least €948 for one person or €1,091 with a child. Money must come from a job in an EU country or a pension from an EU country. Money from outside the EU does not count.
Documents
- Valid passportAll pages copied
- Criminal recordFrom home country or sworn statement
- Housing proofRental agreement or property deed
- Health insuranceValid in Luxembourg
- Family documentsMarriage and birth certificates
- Proof of EU incomeJob contract from EU country or EU pension letter
- Medical exam resultsTB test required
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.