Investor visa Luxembourg: residence by investment guide

Investors and entrepreneurs · Third-country nationals

Luxembourg has historically provided an investor residence route for certain qualifying investments, but its continued availability must be checked in light of draft law 8586. This guide explains the recognised investment categories, indicative amounts, the conditions, the procedure and the realistic expectations, so you can decide whether the investor route fits your goals and structure it correctly.

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What the investor residence route is

Under the historical legal framework, a qualifying investment could form the basis of an investor residence-permit application. The future and current availability of that route must be checked against draft law 8586 and the legislation actually in force. It is a residence route, not a passport-for-purchase scheme: it grants the right to reside, with a path towards longer-term status if the investment and residence conditions are maintained.

Historical investment categories — verify current availability

Luxembourg law recognises several qualifying routes, broadly:

• Investment in an existing company established in Luxembourg, supporting its activity and the retention or creation of jobs.
• Investment in a new company you create in Luxembourg, with a business plan and job creation.
• Investment in a management and investment structure already established, meeting the legal thresholds.
• Deposit with a financial institution established in Luxembourg, under the conditions set by law.

Each category carries its own minimum amount, substance requirements and conditions. The amounts are significant and the funds must be lawful and traceable. We confirm the exact current thresholds for your chosen category before you commit, because using an outdated figure is a common cause of refusal.

Core conditions

• The investment is genuine, maintained and benefits the Luxembourg economy.
• The funds are of lawful origin, fully documented and traceable.
• You meet the general entry and residence conditions, including a clean criminal record.
• Substance requirements are met where the category involves a company or structure.

The procedure step by step

1. Structuring and eligibility. We define the category that fits your goals, confirm the current threshold and map the substance and documentation needed.
2. Source-of-funds file. Lawful-origin evidence prepared to Luxembourg standards, the decisive part of any investor file.
3. Confirm current legal availability. Verify the legislation in force, any transitional provisions and the correct immigration category with an independent legal professional before applying.
4. Entry visa and arrival. Type D visa where required, then arrival declaration at the commune.
5. Residence permit and maintenance. Issuance of the permit, then ongoing maintenance of the investment and residence conditions for renewal.

Realistic expectations

The investor route is document-intensive and the source-of-funds review is rigorous. Timelines depend on the category, the complexity of your structure and the quality of the lawful-origin file. This is a route for genuine investors prepared to maintain a real economic contribution, not a shortcut. We are candid about fit before any work begins.

Family and long-term outlook

The investor route can support family reunification under the applicable conditions, and time as a resident counts towards longer-term status and, in due course, a possible route to citizenship, provided all conditions including residence are met.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Relying on outdated threshold figures instead of the current legal amounts.
• An incomplete or weak source-of-funds file.
• Underestimating substance requirements for company-based categories.
• Treating the route as citizenship by investment, which it is not.

How immigrate.lu coordinates your investor file

immigrate.lu is an immigration advisory house. We structure the route, build the source-of-funds and investment file, coordinate with company formation where relevant, manage the interface with the authorities and track the procedure, while reserved legal acts are handled by our partner lawyer.

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.