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Move to Luxembourg: the complete route map
If you plan to move to Luxembourg, the first question is rarely "is it possible" but "which route applies to me". This guide maps every legal pathway, from work and investment to family and citizenship, and shows how Immigrate.lu coordinates the move from first assessment to settled life.
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Who can move to Luxembourg
Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can move to Luxembourg under free movement and simply register with their commune. Everyone else, third country nationals, needs a residence route matched to a purpose: employment, self employment, investment, study, or family. Choosing the right route at the start is what keeps a move to Luxembourg fast and predictable.
Working in Luxembourg
Employment is the most common reason to move to Luxembourg. Two routes dominate:
- The EU Blue Card for highly qualified roles. The 2026 salary threshold is 65,652 EUR per year, falling to 47,174 EUR for shortage occupations such as IT and engineering.
- The standard work permit for salaried employment outside the Blue Card scope.
Specialised profiles often have a faster path: see our pages for the IT developer route and for moving as a self employed professional.
Investing or building a company
If your move to Luxembourg is driven by capital or a business, the investor visa and company formation (SOPARFI, SCSp, SARL-S) are the relevant routes. Both require genuine economic substance and full source of funds and KYC documentation.
Moving with your family
Most residence routes allow you to bring your spouse and minor children through family reunification, usually with labour market access for the spouse. Planning the family file alongside the main applicant avoids delays once you arrive.
Studying, then staying
Coming to study is also a path to move to Luxembourg long term. A student visa can lead, after graduation, to a job search permit and then to a work permit or Blue Card.
From residence to citizenship
A move to Luxembourg can end in a passport. After five years of continuous legal residence, and with the Sproochentest and civics conditions met, you can apply for Luxembourg citizenship.
The settlement steps everyone shares
Whatever route you take to move to Luxembourg, the practical sequence is similar: secure the residence authorisation before arrival, apply for the type D visa where required, register with your commune, complete the medical check, then handle banking, social security (CCSS), housing and schooling. We coordinate these so nothing stalls.
How Immigrate.lu coordinates your move
Immigrate.lu is an immigration advisory house, not a law firm. We assess your eligibility, choose the route, prepare and translate the file, and coordinate with the administrations. Reserved legal acts and any litigation are handled by our partner lawyer. Start by testing your eligibility, then book a first call.
See also
Relocation to Luxembourg Residence permit in Luxembourg
Plan your move to Luxembourg
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immigrate.lu is an immigration advisory house published by Financial Services Luxembourg SARL-S. Reserved legal acts are handled by Maître Cora Maglo, avocate à la Cour (CERNO Law Firm), Luxembourg Bar.
FAQ
How do I move to Luxembourg as a non EU citizen?+
To move to Luxembourg as a non EU citizen you need a residence route matched to a purpose: a work permit or EU Blue Card for employment, an investor visa or company formation for business, a student visa for study, or family reunification. You secure the residence authorisation before arrival, then a type D visa where required.
What is the easiest way to move to Luxembourg?+
The easiest way to move to Luxembourg is usually a job offer that qualifies for the EU Blue Card, especially in a shortage occupation where the 2026 threshold drops to 47,174 EUR. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens have the simplest path, since they move under free movement and only register with their commune.
How much salary do I need to move to Luxembourg on a Blue Card?+
To move to Luxembourg on an EU Blue Card in 2026 you generally need a gross annual salary of 65,652 EUR, reduced to 47,174 EUR for shortage occupations such as IT and engineering. The exact figure depends on your role and contract.
Can I bring my family when I move to Luxembourg?+
Yes, when you move to Luxembourg most residence routes allow family reunification for your spouse and minor children, and the spouse usually gains labour market access. Preparing the family file alongside the main application avoids delays after arrival.
How long does it take to move to Luxembourg?+
The time to move to Luxembourg depends on the route and file completeness. Residence authorisations typically take a few months, plus the type D visa and local formalities after arrival. These are indicative ranges, not guarantees.
Does moving to Luxembourg lead to citizenship?+
Moving to Luxembourg can lead to citizenship. After five years of continuous legal residence, and once the Sproochentest language test and civics requirements are met, you can apply for Luxembourg nationality.