Luxembourg has no D7, no golden visa, no digital-nomad permit. For expats the realistic doors are a job, a business, family — or the narrow "private reasons" permit. Here they are with 2026 numbers, no salesmanship.
Figures verified 9 July 2026| Route | Who it's for | Money requirement (2026) | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private reasons — own resources Full guide → | People who can live without working in Luxembourg | Resources benchmarked to the minimum social wage, €2,703.74/month — but the law lists EU/Schengen-source income and pensions, not US/CA ones (see the catch below) | Permit up to 3 yrs, renewable → long-term residence at 5 yrs |
| Salaried worker | People with a Luxembourg job offer | Employment contract; the job must first be cleared through ADEM (labour-market test); EU Blue Card for high earners | Same 5-year track |
| Self-employed / business | Entrepreneurs and independent professionals | Business permit (autorisation d'établissement), viable activity, adequate resources | Same 5-year track |
| Investor | Substantial business investors | From €500,000 invested in a Luxembourg business (conditions apply) — an active-investment permit, not a passive golden visa | Same 5-year track |
| Family member | Spouses/partners and dependants of residents | Sponsor must show adequate resources and housing | Same 5-year track |
Temporary authorisation to stay (valid 90 days), declaration of arrival at your commune within 3 days, medical check, permit application (EUR 80).
The private-reasons residence permit runs up to 3 years and is renewable as long as you still meet the conditions.
After 5 years of continuous legal residence: EU long-term resident status — a stable, renewable footing.
Naturalisation after 5 years (final year uninterrupted), the Sproochentest (A2 spoken / B1 listening Luxembourgish) and a civics course. Dual citizenship allowed.
Requirements, income proof, documents, fees, and the honest odds for applications built on US or Canadian income.
Read the guide →The ADEM labour-market test, salary thresholds, and which sectors actually hire from outside the EU.
The 5-year rule, what A2/B1 Luxembourgish really takes, and the free courses the state provides.
Discretionary applications live or die on how the file is argued. We'll introduce you to an English-speaking immigration lawyer we've independently vetted — licensed, and experienced with expat cases in Luxembourg.