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Residency · EuropeLuxembourg Investor Residence Permit
Residence in Luxembourg for third-country investors who invest at least EUR 500,000 in a Luxembourg business, EUR 3 million in an investment structure or EUR 20 million in a deposit.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Luxembourg Investor Residence PermitRoute to citizenshipCitizenship after five years of continuous residence, with a Luxembourgish oral test and an integration course.
- What does your family invest?
- EUR 500,000 in a Luxembourg company (existing or new); EUR 3 million in an investment structure; EUR 20 million deposit.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- About six months to become resident.
- Must you travel or live there?
- At least six months a year in Luxembourg to renew the permit.
- What is the main drawback?
- A new business must create at least five jobs within three years; investments are generally held for five years.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Luxembourg offers an 'investor' residence permit with four routes: EUR 500,000 in an existing Luxembourg company, EUR 500,000 in a new business creating at least five jobs within three years, EUR 3 million in a management and investment structure, or a EUR 20 million deposit with a Luxembourg financial institution.
Investments and employment levels must generally be kept for at least five years.
The permit is valid for up to three years and renewable while the conditions are met.
Path to citizenship
5 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship
Citizenship after five years of continuous residence, with a Luxembourgish oral test and an integration course.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below EUR 500,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- You cannot meet the stay rule: At least six months a year in Luxembourg to renew the permit.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Investment in an existing or new Luxembourg company, a management and investment structure, or a bank deposit.
- Minimum investment
- EUR 500,000 in a Luxembourg company (existing or new); EUR 3 million in an investment structure; EUR 20 million deposit.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and dependent children.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Obtain written approval of the investment project from the Ministry of the Economy (company routes) or the Ministry of Finance (investment structure or deposit routes) before applying.
- 2From abroad, apply to the Directorate of Immigration or a Luxembourg mission for a temporary authorisation to stay; the Ministry normally answers within three months, and approval is valid 90 days.
- 3If you need a visa, obtain a type D visa with the authorisation, then enter Luxembourg and declare your arrival at your commune within three days.
- 4Complete the required medical check and apply for the residence permit within three months of arrival, online through MyGuichet.lu or by post, paying the EUR 80 fee.
- 5Once approved, attend a biometrics appointment and collect the investor residence permit, valid for up to three years from your declaration of arrival.
- 6Within 12 months the approving minister checks the investment is maintained; renew within the two months before expiry while the conditions are still met.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Indicative timelines
- Indicative processing timeframe
- About six months to become resident.
Checked against official programme sources
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- EUR 500,000
- Company investment (from)
- Known total so far
- EUR 500,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Company investment (from)
- EUR 500,000
- Management and investment structure
- EUR 3,000,000
- Bank deposit
- EUR 20,000,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- At least six months a year in Luxembourg to renew the permit.
- Renewal requirements
- Valid for up to three years and renewable; renewal is requested within two months before expiry.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Citizenship after five years of continuous residence, with a Luxembourgish oral test and an integration course.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
A new business must create at least five jobs within three years; investments are generally held for five years.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Directorate of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Luxembourg
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for Luxembourg investor residence?
EUR 500,000 in a Luxembourg company. Alternatives are EUR 3 million in an investment structure or a EUR 20 million deposit.
What is the minimum investment for Luxembourg Investor Residence Permit?
EUR 500,000 in a Luxembourg company (existing or new); EUR 3 million in an investment structure; EUR 20 million deposit.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and dependent children.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Luxembourg Investor Residence Permit?
At least six months a year in Luxembourg to renew the permit.
How long does the process take?
About six months to become resident.
Does the Luxembourg Investor Residence Permit lead to citizenship?
Citizenship after five years of continuous residence, with a Luxembourgish oral test and an integration course.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Luxembourg with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.