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Freelance visas · Luxembourg

Luxembourg freelance visa.

See what you need to show, the money, how long you can stay and the cost. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Residence permit for self-employed workers

The official name in English

Income needed
No set figureYou must show enough resources to carry out the planned activity in Luxembourg.
Savings needed
See noteProof of the money needed to set up or buy the business, such as a bank statement or a detailed financial portfolio. No set figure.
First stay
See sourceThe guichet.lu pages read today do not state how long the first permit lasts.
Renewal
Yes. Ask the General Department of Immigration at least 2 months before the permit ends, online or by post.
Cost
EUR 80To issue the residence permit. A business permit application costs EUR 24 if one is needed. The visa fee is not on these pages.
Processing time
In principle you get an answer within 3 months at most. No answer in that time counts as a refusal.
Where to apply
Before you travel, apply for a long-stay visa (visa D) at a Luxembourg embassy or consulate, or a Belgian one where Luxembourg has none. After you arrive, declare your arrival at the commune, have a medical check and apply for the permit.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

What you need

What you need to show.

The official page asks for these, as well as the money.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What do I need for the Luxembourg freelance visa?

The official page asks for: a business plan and a financing plan, proof of qualifications for the activity, business permit approval in principle, if needed, a criminal record extract under 3 months old, a CV and travel health insurance for the visa period.

How much money do I need for the Luxembourg freelance visa?

No set figure. You must show enough resources to carry out the planned activity in Luxembourg. Proof of the money needed to set up or buy the business, such as a bank statement or a detailed financial portfolio. No set figure.

How long can I stay on the Luxembourg freelance visa?

The guichet.lu pages read today do not state how long the first permit lasts. Yes. Ask the General Department of Immigration at least 2 months before the permit ends, online or by post.

How much does the Luxembourg freelance visa cost?

EUR 80 to issue the residence permit. A business permit application costs EUR 24 if one is needed. The visa fee is not on these pages.

Who can apply for the Luxembourg freelance visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For non-EU citizens living abroad who want to live in Luxembourg and work there as a self-employed person. The activity must serve Luxembourg's economic, social or cultural interests and need you there to run it day to day. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Luxembourg without this visa.

How do I apply?

Before you travel, apply for a long-stay visa (visa D) at a Luxembourg embassy or consulate, or a Belgian one where Luxembourg has none. After you arrive, declare your arrival at the commune, have a medical check and apply for the permit. In principle you get an answer within 3 months at most. No answer in that time counts as a refusal.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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