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Luxembourg

Luxembourg

LocationWestern Europe • UTC+2 • Europe/Luxembourg
Monthly Cost
$2,546
+16% vs USA
Internet
228 Mbps
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EU Blue Card

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For highly skilled non-EU nationals who wish to work in Luxembourg. It offers a pathway to permanent residency.

Min. Income

€5,000/month

Per Applicant

Min. Income

Processing

2–3 Months

Average Time

Processing

Validity

4 Years

Initial / Renewable

Validity

Citizenship

5 Years

Years to Apply

Citizenship
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Eligibility & Required Docs

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkUniversity degree or equivalent
  • CheckmarkEmployment contract with a Luxembourg employer
  • CheckmarkSalary above the national threshold

Required Documents

  • CheckmarkValid passport
  • CheckmarkEmployment contract
  • CheckmarkProof of qualifications
  • CheckmarkHealth insurance
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Residency Rules

Taxation

Residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Luxembourg-source income.

Physical Presence

Must reside in Luxembourg for at least 183 days per year to maintain residency status.

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Advantages

  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Access to the EU labor market
  • High standard of living
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Disadvantages

  • High cost of living
  • Strict eligibility criteria
  • Language barriers

Compare with

GermanyEU Blue Card
NetherlandsHighly Skilled Migrant
BelgiumProfessional Card