Business and investment visa in Luxembourg

A short-stay visa allows individuals to stay in the Schengen area continuously or intermittently for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is typically used for:

• Tourist or family visits
• Participation in conferences, trade fairs, or exhibitions
• Business travel (visiting business partners, negotiating, and concluding contracts, etc.)
• Participation in boards of directors and general meetings
• Provision of services within the same group of companies

This visa is intended for nationals of non-European countries who wish to travel to Luxembourg for more than 3 months. Additionally, those who wish to obtain a residence permit to live in Luxembourg for more than a year and cannot enter European territory temporarily without applying for a visa must also apply for this type of visa. Specifically, this visa is intended for:

• Holders of a temporary residence permit
• Holders of a work permit for paid employment
• Those who are going to join a family member who is an EU citizen
• Those who want to carry out any other type of activities such as self-employed work, investments, studies, research, or sports activities

Individuals planning to live in Luxembourg for more than one year must obtain a residence permit. It's important to note that citizens of certain visa-required countries must first apply for a long-stay visa (type D). 

Unlike a visa, a residence permit grants individuals the right to reside and engage in specific activities in Luxembourg for a longer period. There are many types of residence permits depending on the activities intended to be carried out in Luxembourg and the family relationships of the applicants. 

Business-related permits for investors and self-employed persons include 

The first step is to apply for a temporary authorisation to stay. The applicant must submit a request for temporary residence authorization on plain paper from their country of origin to the Immigration Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, a Luxembourg diplomatic or consular representation, or a diplomatic or consular mission representing Luxembourg.

This request should include the applicant's identity with their exact address and be accompanied by the following documents and information:

• A copy of the passport, valid for at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa requested,
• If the applicant already resides in the Schengen area, a copy of the residence permit from another EU member state,
• A criminal record extract or an affidavit issued in their country of residence,
• A curriculum vitae (only for the self-employed worker visa),
• The specific requirements for each type of visa mentioned in the previous section.

In addition to the temporary permit, certain individuals need to apply for a long-stay visa (type D visa) to enter Luxembourg. This depends on the agreements between the applicant's country of origin and Luxembourg. The Luxembourg government has a webpage listing all countries whose citizens need to apply for this visa.

To make this request, it is necessary to personally visit the Luxembourg diplomatic or consular mission in the country of origin or the embassy or consulate of the Schengen country representing Luxembourg within 90 days of obtaining the temporary residence permit and submit an application for a type D visa accompanied by the following documents:

• 2 recent identical passport photos,
• Copy of the passport with a validity exceeding the end of the visa period by at least 3 months,
• The granted temporary authorisation to stay letter.

Within 3 days of arriving in Luxembourg, it is mandatory to make an arrival declaration at the municipality of residence. Required documents include:

• A valid identification document such as a passport, visa, or residence permit issued by another EU member state,
• The temporary residence permit,
• Proof of address, which can be a lease agreement or utility bill. 

The next step involves undergoing a medical examination as soon as possible. This examination comprises two components:

• A medical examination conducted by a general practitioner in Luxembourg.
• A tuberculosis screening test performed by a medical analysis laboratory. A prescription from the doctor who conducted the medical examination is required for this test. 

If you plan to stay in Luxembourg for more than one year, you will have to apply for a residence permit in addition to the long-stay visa type D. The application for a residence permit must be submitted within 3 months of arriving in Luxembourg to the Immigration Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. This can be done online through MyGuichet.lu or by mail, by sending the residence permit application form to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

In both cases, the following documents must be attached:

• A copy of the passport,
• A copy of the temporary residence authorisation,
• Arrival declaration issued by the municipal administration,
• Proof of suitable housing, which can include a lease agreement, property deed, or other relevant documents,
• Proof of an 80-euro fee payment via bank transfer to the account IBAN LU46 1111 2582 2814 0000 (BIC: CCPLLULL, beneficiary: Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Immigration Directorate; communication: residence permit for ...).