Residence permit for third-country nationals making a substantial investment in the Luxembourg economy. Several investment options are recognised, all subject to ministerial approval; passive real-estate purchases do not qualify, and the focus is on businesses, jobs and capital that stay in the country.
High-net-worth investors willing to commit significant capital to a Luxembourg business or financial structure.
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The investor residence permit is valid for a maximum of 3 years and is renewable as long as the investment conditions continue to be met.
You apply from your home country to the General Department of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs), after obtaining ministerial approval of the investment; core documents include a full passport copy, a criminal record extract or sworn declaration, proof of suitable housing, and the EUR 80 fee, with biometrics taken after approval.
There are four routes: at least EUR 500,000 in an existing company, at least EUR 500,000 in a new business creating 5 jobs within 3 years, at least EUR 3 million in a management/investment structure, or at least EUR 20 million deposited with a Luxembourg financial institution for at least 5 years.
Yes. At the latest 12 months after the temporary authorisation to stay is issued, the minister who approved the project verifies that the investment conditions are still met; correction periods of up to 12 months may be granted, or the permit may be withdrawn.
No. Real estate acquisitions do not qualify for the investor residence permit; you must use one of the four approved investment routes.
Luxembourg's investor permit is for third-country nationals making a substantial investment in the economy, with several recognised options all subject to ministerial approval. Passive real-estate purchases do not qualify.
Family members can generally join an investor through the standard family reunification procedure, but the investor page itself does not detail family rights, so confirm the current conditions before relying on them.