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Golden visas · Luxembourg

Luxembourg golden visa.

See the ways to invest, the minimums, the days you must spend there and the path to permanent residence. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Residence permit for investors (titre de séjour pour investisseur)

The official name in English

Lowest investment
EUR 500,000Existing Luxembourg company. About USD 560,300 at ECB rates on 9 Oct 2026.
First permit
3 years
Renewal
Yes, for 3 years at a time, after a positive opinion from the minister who first reviewed the investment.
Minimum stay
Not publishedThe official pages do not set a minimum stay for the investor permit. If you plan to leave Luxembourg for more than 6 months you must tell the immigration directorate.
Permanent residence
After 5 yearsOf legal, unbroken residence you can ask for long-term resident status. Absences shorter than 6 months in a row, and no more than 10 months in total, do not break the 5 years.
Cost
EUR 80For the residence permit card.
Where to apply
First send the plan or proof of investment to the Minister of the Economy (company routes) or the Minister of Finance (structure and deposit routes). Then apply from abroad for the stay authorisation and type D visa. After you arrive, register with your commune, have a medical check and apply to the Directorate-General for Immigration for the permit.
Family
Once you hold a permit valid for at least one year, you can ask to bring family members under the general family reunification rules, if you have enough income and suitable housing.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

Ways to invest

Ways to invest.

The official page lists 4 routes. You need only one.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much do I need to invest for the Luxembourg golden visa?

The lowest minimum is EUR 500,000, for existing Luxembourg company. Other routes: new Luxembourg company (EUR 500,000), investment and management structure (EUR 3,000,000) and deposit with a Luxembourg financial institution (EUR 20,000,000). Fees come on top.

What can I invest in for the Luxembourg golden visa?

4 routes: existing Luxembourg company, new Luxembourg company, investment and management structure and deposit with a Luxembourg financial institution. You need only one.

How long do I need to spend in Luxembourg?

The official pages do not set a minimum stay for the investor permit. If you plan to leave Luxembourg for more than 6 months you must tell the immigration directorate.

Does the Luxembourg golden visa lead to permanent residence?

After 5 years of legal, unbroken residence you can ask for long-term resident status. Absences shorter than 6 months in a row, and no more than 10 months in total, do not break the 5 years.

How long does the Luxembourg golden visa last?

3 years. Yes, for 3 years at a time, after a positive opinion from the minister who first reviewed the investment.

How much does the Luxembourg golden visa cost?

EUR 80 for the residence permit card.

Can I work on the Luxembourg golden visa?

Investors in a company can ask for a business licence to run it, if they have the required skills.

Who can apply for the Luxembourg golden visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU citizens who invest in a Luxembourg company, a Luxembourg investment structure or a large bank deposit, after the Minister of the Economy or of Finance gives an opinion on the plan.

Can I bring my family?

Once you hold a permit valid for at least one year, you can ask to bring family members under the general family reunification rules, if you have enough income and suitable housing.

How do I apply?

First send the plan or proof of investment to the Minister of the Economy (company routes) or the Minister of Finance (structure and deposit routes). Then apply from abroad for the stay authorisation and type D visa. After you arrive, register with your commune, have a medical check and apply to the Directorate-General for Immigration for the permit.

Sources

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

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