Luxembourg Immigration Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I get residency by investment in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg provides several routes for foreign investors who wish to obtain residency of the country through investment, including a 500,000-euro investment in an existing, Luxembourg-based company; a 500,000-euro investment in a new company established in Luxembourg that can hire five employees; a 3-million-euro investment in a Luxembourg-based investment and management entity; a 20-million-euro deposit in a financial institution for five years.

How much do I have to invest to get residency in Luxembourg?
The required investment amounts of the residency-by-investment programs range from 500,000 euros to 20 million euros, depending on the investment routes.

How much do I have to invest to get citizenship in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg does not offer an investment immigration program that grants foreign investors citizenship directly. However, successful applicants of its residency-by-investment program can apply for citizenship after five years of residency in Luxembourg.

What are the requirements for residency by investment in Luxembourg?
Investors need to invest the required amount of capital in the project or business of their choice. The investment project or proof of investment needs to get approval from the Minister of Finance. For investors who participate in the program through business establishment, a minimum of five jobs must be created. For other investment routes, the investment capital must be maintained for five years.

How long does it take to get residency by investment in Luxembourg?
Provided that all required documents are submitted, a residency-by-investment application can be processed within three months.

How long does it take to get citizenship by investment in Luxembourg?
After obtaining and maintaining residency in Luxembourg for five years, foreign investors are eligible to apply for a Luxembourg citizenship. Applicants must obtain a certificate of Luxembourgish language proficiency, and complete a course or pass a test on the country’s history, citizen rights and state institutions.

How many countries can I visit with a Luxembourg passport? 
Holders of Luxembourg passports can enjoy visa-free travel to 174 destinations.

Do I have to be present in Luxembourg before getting the residency by investment application approved?
Applicants must be present in Luxembourg and obtain a health certificate issued by a doctor established in Luxembourg before they can submit their applications for resident permits.

Can I add my spouse and children on my application?
Investors’ spouses or registered partners, as well as their unmarried children under the age of 18, can obtain resident permits based on family reunification.

What are the criteria for my children to qualify for residency or citizenship in Luxembourg? 
Investors’ unmarried children under the age of 18 can obtain resident permits of Luxembourg based on family reunification.

What is the tax situation after obtaining Luxembourg residency or citizenship? 
Luxembourg tax residents are liable to pay taxes for their worldwide income. A taxpayer is considered a tax resident of Luxembourg if they maintain a permanent place of residence in the country, or they spend at least six months in the country. Non-residents are only liable to pay taxes on their income obtained from Luxembourg.

Will Luxembourgish citizenship automatically grant me European citizenship?
Luxembourg is a member of the European Union. Luxembourg citizens are considered EU citizens and thus entitled to live and work in any EU countries.

What can I invest in to gain citizenship by investment in Luxembourg?
Investors can invest in an existing company with registered offices in Luxembourg or establish a new business in the country. The existing company or the new business must engage in commercial, crafts or industrial activities. It is also possible for investors to invest in a management and investment structure with a registered office in Luxembourg, or make a deposit in a financial institution established in Luxembourg.

How long do I have to wait before I can sell my investment in Luxembourg?
Investors are required to maintain their capital for at least five years, if participating in the residency-by-investment program through business investment in an existing company, in a management and investment structure, or as a deposit in a financial institution in Luxembourg.

Will my Luxembourg citizenship expire?
Luxembourgish citizenship does not expire unless the investor chooses to renounce it. Dual citizenship is allowed. Individuals may be deprived of their citizenship in the event of fraud or certain criminal convictions.

Do I have the right to work in Luxembourg after I obtain the residency through this program?
Investors do not have the right to work in Luxembourg. If one wishes to work in the country, he or she needs to replace the investor resident permit with an employment resident permit.

Do I have to live in Luxembourg to qualify for citizenship?
A resident permit holder can lose his or her status if absent from the country for more than 183 days per twelve-month period. To qualify for citizenship, the applicant must have a registered address in Luxembourg and maintain for at least five years.

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