Long-stay visas (Type D)
Luxembourg Investor Residence Permit
A residence permit for third-country nationals making a substantial qualifying investment in the Luxembourg economy.
Important information
- Issuing authority
- General Department of Immigration (with prior approval from the Minister of the Economy or Finance)
- Existing / new business
- Minimum EUR 500,000
- New business must create at least 5 jobs within 3 years; figures from the official investor page - verify before relying on them
- Management / investment structure
- Minimum EUR 3 million
- As stated on the official page
- Financial deposit
- Minimum EUR 20 million held for 5 years
- As stated on the official page
- Excluded
- Real-estate investment does not qualify
- Validity
- Maximum 3 years, renewable
Who it's for
Non-EU nationals able to make and maintain a substantial qualifying investment in the Luxembourg economy under one of the defined categories.
Requirements
- Valid passport
- A qualifying investment under one of the defined categories (business, management structure or deposit)
- Ministerial approval of the investment (Economy or Finance) before the residence application
- Commitment to maintain the investment (and, for a new business, create jobs) for the required period
- Temporary authorisation to stay granted before entry
What you can do
- Reside in Luxembourg on the basis of the qualifying investment
- Choose among the investment categories (existing/new business, management structure, or financial deposit)
- Renew the permit while maintaining the investment
- Apply for family reunification once resident
How to apply
Obtain ministerial approval of the intended investment from the relevant minister (Economy for business investments; Finance for management structures and deposits).
Submit the temporary authorisation to stay application to the General Department of Immigration from your country of origin, and obtain a Type D visa if required.
After arrival, file the declaration of arrival within 3 days, complete the medical examination, and apply for the residence permit within 3 months.
Documents
- Full copy of valid passport
- Evidence of the qualifying investment and ministerial approval
- Criminal record extract or affidavit
- Proof of suitable housing
- Declaration of arrival copy
- EUR 80 fee payment
Frequently asked questions
The official page sets out EUR 500,000 for an existing or new business (a new business must create at least 5 jobs within 3 years), EUR 3 million for a management/investment structure, and EUR 20 million as a deposit with a financial institution held for 5 years.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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