Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Capital: Luxembourg City
Luxembourg is one of the world's richest countries, a multilingual finance, fund and EU-institution hub with very high salaries, top safety and excellent transport (free public transit nationwide). EU/EEA citizens move freely; skilled non-EU workers use salaried-worker or EU Blue Card permits.
Migration statistics
Who is arriving
Top source countries and the make-up of recent arrivals into Luxembourg.
Policy overview
7 visa routes into Luxembourg
Eligibility, fees, processing times and whether each route leads to permanent residence.
EU/EEA Free Movement
Permanent residencyEU/EEA
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens can live and work in Luxembourg freely, declaring arrival to the commune.
Eligibility
- EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship
- Employment or sufficient means
Document checklist (8 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Salaried Worker Permit
SkilledSalaried Worker
Employer-sponsored work-and-residence permit for non-EU nationals with a Luxembourg job offer.
Eligibility
- Job offer from a Luxembourg employer
- Labour-market declaration
- Relevant qualifications
Document checklist (10 items)
Core
Professional
Background
EU Blue Card
SkilledBlue Card
Route for highly qualified workers with a degree and a contract above the Blue Card salary threshold.
Eligibility
- Higher-education degree
- Contract of 6+ months
- Salary above the Blue Card floor
Document checklist (10 items)
Core
Professional
Background
Investor Residence Permit
InvestorInvestor
Residence for significant investors in a Luxembourg company, instrument or deposit.
Eligibility
- Qualifying investment (from €500K in business)
- Proof of lawful funds
- Clean record
Document checklist (10 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Student Residence Permit
StudentStudent
Study at the University of Luxembourg or partner institutions, in a highly multilingual environment.
Eligibility
- Admission to a recognised institution
- Proof of funds
- Health insurance
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Student Authorisation
StudentLU-STU
Study at an accredited institution, usually with limited work rights and a post-study route.
Eligibility
- Acceptance from an approved institution
- Proof of funds for tuition + living costs
- Health cover
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Family Reunification
FamilyLU-FAM
Join a spouse, partner or close family member who is a citizen or resident.
Eligibility
- Genuine relationship to a citizen/resident
- Sponsor meets income/housing rules
- Relationship evidence
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Economic context
The numbers behind the move
Pay reflects the local market in Luxembourg, what you'd typically earn there, not your current salary.
Skill shortages
Sectors actively recruiting from abroad
Where Luxembourg needs foreign talent most, and what those roles pay.
Financial services
Europe's largest fund centre needs finance professionals constantly.
Technology
Fintech and ICT roles are in steady shortage.
Professional services
Audit, legal and actuarial talent supports the finance hub.
Recent changes
What's changed lately
Recent policy changes that affect migrants, newest first.
No policy changes recorded in the last 90 days. The intelligence agent is monitoring.
Quality of life
What living there feels like
Luxembourg City
Finance & EU institutionsA wealthy, multilingual finance and EU hub with the highest wages and top safety.
- Cost index
- 92
- 1-bed rent
- $2,200
- Quality
- 84
Esch-sur-Alzette
University & valueThe more affordable second city, home to the university and a growing tech scene.
- Cost index
- 80
- 1-bed rent
- $1,700
- Quality
- 80
Differdange
Affordable & greenA greener, more affordable residential commuter town in the south-west.
- Cost index
- 76
- 1-bed rent
- $1,550
- Quality
- 79
Living essentials
The practical day-to-day of settling in Luxembourg.
Excellent universal healthcare with high standards.
Free multilingual public schools plus many European and international schools.
Very high, especially housing, offset by the highest wages in Europe.
Excellent fibre infrastructure.
Mild continental, cool winters, warm summers.
Safety & climate
The reception you can expect
How welcoming the public and political mood is, how safe it is, and how geopolitically stable the country is right now.
Anti-migrant sentiment
trendAlmost half foreign-born and deeply international, among the most welcoming places in Europe.
Higher = more hostile public/political climate.
Geopolitical stability
A composite of governance, security and regional-risk signals. Higher means a more predictable environment for settling long term.
Higher = more stable.
Safety
One of Europe's safest countries; minimal violent crime.
Higher = safer (crime index 22/100).
Where to live
Which Luxembourg city fits you?
Cities matched to who you are, career, family, retirement, study or remote work. We flag the ones to consider and the ones to approach with care.
Luxembourg City
Wealthy and multilingual
A wealthy, multilingual finance and EU hub with the highest wages and top safety.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Reinvented steel town
The more affordable second city, home to the university and a growing tech scene.
Differdange
Quiet residential base
A greener, more affordable residential commuter town in the south-west.
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