India in Luxembourg — Visa & Immigration Sources
Visa types, work permits, residence permits, and immigration requirements for India nationals in Luxembourg — answered only from official government sources.
Key facts at a glance
- •Declaration Of Arrival processing takes 3 days (Guichet.lu)
- •Eu Blue Card processing takes 3 working days (Immigration LU)
- •Eu Blue Card temporary authorisation validity: 90 days (Immigration LU)
- •Eu Blue Card processing takes 3 months (Immigration LU)
- •The salary threshold for Eu Blue Card is 63,408 EUR (Guichet.lu)
- •Eu Blue Card processing takes 6 months (Guichet.lu)
Extracted from 76 official pages across 4 government sources. Auto-updated daily.
Official Sources
- Guichet.lu68 pages
- HCI London3 pages
- Immigration LU2 pages
- MAE Luxembourg3 pages
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Key Policy Facts
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Cns
- Check Reimbursement Minimum
- 100 EUR
- Check Reimbursement Time Limit
- 15 days
the invoices were paid less than 15 calendar days prior to their presentation; and that the amount is at least EUR 100 per household.
the invoices were paid less than 15 calendar days prior to their presentation;
Declaration Of Arrival
- Timeline
- 3 days
- Timeline
- 3 days
- Timeline
- 3 days
They must make a declaration of arrival at the administration of the commune where they intend to establish residence, within 3 days of arrival in Luxembourg.
They must make a declaration of arrival at the administration of the commune where they intend to establish residence, within 3 days of arrival in Luxembourg.
They must make a declaration of arrival at the administration of the commune where they intend to establish residence, within 3 days of arrival in Luxembourg.
Source: Immigration LU — Residence permit for salaried workers (via Guichet)
Employer Declaration Of Vacant Position
- Response Time
- 3 weeks
An employer who has not been presented with a suitable candidate from the National Employment Agency (ADEM) within 3 weeks following his declaration of a vacant position can request a certificate from the director of the ADEM.
Source: Immigration LU — Residence permit for salaried workers (via Guichet)
Eu Blue Card
- Declaration Of Arrival Timeline
- 3 working days
- Temporary Authorisation Validity
- 90 days
- Application Processing Time
- 3 months
- Salary Threshold
- 63,408 EUR
- Employment Contract Duration
- 6 months
- Application Processing Time
- 3 months
- Temporary Authorisation Validity
- 90 days
- Residence Permit Application Timeline
- 3 months
- Declaration Of Arrival Timeline
- 3 working days
- Salary Threshold
- 63,408 EUR
- Employment Contract Duration
- 6 months
- Residence Permit Application Timeline
- 3 months
they must file a declaration of arrival with their new commune of residence within 3 working days of arriving in Luxembourg,
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
This temporary authorisation to stay is valid for a duration of 90 days.
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
The response time from the Ministry of Home Affairs is normally a maximum of 3 months.
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
be offered a salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand-Ducal regulation (EUR 63,408);
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
have an employment contract of 6 months at least for highly qualified work;
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
The response time from the Ministry of Home Affairs is normally a maximum of 3 months.
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
This temporary authorisation to stay is valid for a duration of 90 days.
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
Third-country workers must submit an application for a residence permit, also called EU Blue Card for third-country nationals, to the General Department of immigration within 3 months of arrival in Luxembourg.
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
they must file a declaration of arrival with their new commune of residence within 3 working days of arriving in Luxembourg,
Source: Guichet.lu — EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers
be offered a salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand-Ducal regulation (EUR 63,408);
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
have an employment contract of 6 months at least for highly qualified work;
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
Third-country workers must submit an application for a residence permit, also called EU Blue Card for third-country nationals, to the General Department of immigration within 3 months of arrival in Luxembourg.
Source: Immigration LU — EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet)
Exchange Non-eu Driving Licence
- Earliest Application Time
- 185 days days
- Application Fee
- EUR 30 EUR
- Validity Period
- 1 year years
- Required Documents
- record n°4 from the Luxembourg criminal records (no more than 3 months old)
- Conversion Time
- 1 year years
Licences can be converted, at the earliest, 185 days after you have moved to Luxembourg.
The exchange fee and the conversion fee amount to EUR 30.
Moreover, foreign licences not converted within a period of one year are no longer valid in Luxembourg.
To have your foreign driving licence converted, you must send the form... accompanied by the following documents: record n°4 from the Luxembourg criminal records (no more than 3 months old).
These licences must be converted into Luxembourg driving licences within one year of taking up normal residence in Luxembourg.
Family Reunification
- Minimum Space Requirement
- 12 m²
- Minimum Duration Residence
- 12 months
- Application Fee
- EUR 80 EUR
- Processing Time
- 6 months
a floor area of at least 12 m² for the first occupant and 9 m² per additional occupant
the minister may widen the possibilities for family reunification to the following persons provided the applicant has lawfully resided in Luxembourg for at least 12 months
the application must be submitted using a specific form together with the following documents: a copy of their valid passport, in its entirety; a copy of the birth certificate; proof of payment of a fee of EUR 80
Recipients of international protection may apply for family reunification and will only have to fulfil the conditions applicable to accommodation and resources if the sponsor submits the application later than 6 months after the date where international protection was granted
Income Tax Return
- Tax Due On Taxable Income
- EUR 7,792 EUR
- Submission Deadline
- 31 December 2025
- Submission Period
- 7 April 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Tax Due For Income
- EUR 9,106 EUR
- Overall Tax Rate
- 19.48 %
Tax due on taxable income in Luxembourg, based on the tax scale: 40,000 × 19.48 % = EUR 7,792.
Source: Guichet.lu — Income tax return
Consequently, for the 2024 tax year, the deadline is Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Source: Guichet.lu — Income tax return
For the 2024 tax year, the tax return submission period therefore runs from 7 April 2025 to 31 December 2025.
Source: Guichet.lu — Income tax return
According to the 2017 income tax scale, the tax due for an income of EUR 50,000 (tax class 1) amounts to EUR 9,106.
Source: Guichet.lu — Income tax return
To this tax rate is added the 7 % contribution to the employment fund, which brings the applicable rate to 19.48 %.
Source: Guichet.lu — Income tax return
Indian Passport Services
- Required Documents
- Supporting documents for specific services
Required Documents - Supporting documents for specific services
Living Expenses Proof
- Monthly Resources Threshold
- 80 %
The monthly resources must amount to at least 80 % of the current social inclusion income.
Long-term Resident Status
- Application Fee
- EUR 80 EUR
- Absence Limit Luxembourg
- 6 years
- Renewal Procedure
- 2 months
- Validity Period
- 5 years
- Absence Limit
- 12 months
- Processing Time
- 6 months
- Absence Limit Eu Blue Card
- 24 months
proof of payment of a fee of EUR 80 to account IBAN LU46 1111 2582 2814 0000 (BIC: CCPLLULL, beneficiary: Ministry of Home Affairs, General Department of immigration; communication: residence permit for...).
Long-term resident status will be withdrawn after an absence from Luxembourg of 6 years.
In order to renew a residence permit, third country nationals must apply to the General Department of immigration within 2 months prior to the expiry date of the residence permit.
The 'long-term resident permit – EU' is valid for a period of 5 years.
Long-term resident status will be withdrawn after an absence from the European Union of 12 months.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has a legal requirement to respond within a maximum period of 6 months.
Long-term resident status will be withdrawn after an absence from the European Union of 24 months if the person concerned was previously a holder of an EU Blue Card.
Medical Check-up
- Age Limit
- 2 years
a tuberculosis (TB) screening performed at a medical analysis laboratory (with a prescription from the doctor who performed the medical examination) or at the Health and Social Welfare League (Ligue médico-sociale - LMS), for any person aged 2 years and over;
National Employment Agency (adem)
- Suitable Candidate Deadline
- 3 weeks
An employer who has not been presented with a suitable candidate from the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l'emploi - ADEM) within 3 weeks following his declaration of a vacant position can request a certificate from the director of the ADEM which will allow him to recruit…
National Health Fund (cns)
- Reimbursement Threshold
- 2.5 %
In the case of payment for care exceeding 2.5 % of the annualised contributory income, the insured individual is entitled to an additional reimbursement from their health insurance fund for contributions exceeding the threshold in question.
Passport
- Validity Period
- individually issued
- Closed Days
- legal holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, and December 24 after 11h30
- Legal Holidays
- 1er janvier, Lundi de Pâques, 1er mai, 9 mai, Ascension, Lundi de Pentecôte, 23 juin, 15 août, 1er novembre, 25 décembre, 26 décembre
- Age Limit
- 12 years
- Office Hours
- 8h30-16h
- Contact Number
- (+352) 247-88300
Les passeports biométriques sont délivrés à titre individuel.
Les guichets du Bureau des passeports, visas et légalisations sont fermés au public les jours fériés légaux, les samedis et dimanches, ainsi que l'après-midi du 24 décembre à partir de 11h30.
Sont à considérer comme jours fériés légaux : Nouvel An (1er janvier), Lundi de Pâques, Fête du travail (1er mai), Journée de l’Europe (9 mai), l'Ascension, Lundi de Pentecôte, Fête nationale (23 juin), Assomption (15 août), Toussaint (1er novembre), Premier jour de Noël (25 décembre), Deuxième jour…
les enfants de moins de 12 ans sont exemptés de l'obligation de donner leurs empreintes digitales.
Ouverture des guichets: du lundi au vendredi 8h30-16h
Tél.: (+352) 247-88300 du lundi au vendredi 8h30-11h30 & 13h-16h
Data last updated: 12 Mar 2026
Topics Covered
Guichet.lu
Citizenship - Identity Documents · Tax for individuals · Work - Holidays and Public Holidays · Social security registration · Tax - Income Tax Declaration · Healthcare - Patient Rights and Duties · Housing - Urban Planning and Environment · Healthcare - Medical Expense Reimbursement · Work - Working Conditions · Tax - Inheritance and Donation · Housing - Housing Assistance · Tax - Tax Declaration · Work - Employment · Passport - Passport Information · Work - Employment Assistance · Income tax return · Education - Financial Aid for Families · Education - Family Education · Education - Higher Education · Tax - Transport Tax · Citizenship - Elections · Education - Financial Aid · Healthcare - Health Aid · Housing - Housing Aid · Self-employed third-country workers · Housing - Moving · Immigration - New Residents · Healthcare - Patient Rights and Duties · Citizenship - National Register · Pension - Retirement Benefits · EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers · Family reunification · Student residence permit · Citizenship - Criminal Record Certificate · Housing - Property Acquisition · Driving - Passenger Rights · Education - Student Contracts · Citizenship - Naturalization · Housing - Renting · Setting up a business · Long-term resident status · Tax - Real Estate Taxation · Housing - Construction and Renovation · Healthcare - Online Appointment with Health Insurance · Housing - Logement · Healthcare - Affiliation à la sécurité sociale · Housing - Logement · Tax - Income Tax Declaration · Citizenship - Citizenship Information · Tax - Fiscalité · Immigration - Residency Over 3 Months · Researcher residence permit · Immigration - Cross-Border Workers · Healthcare - Assurance · Work - Chômage · Work - Recherche d'emploi · Residency - Declaration of Stay for Foreigners · Work - Travail · Citizenship - Luxembourgish Nationality · Visa - Short Stay · Healthcare - Santé · Immigration - Ukraine · Healthcare — choosing a doctor · Residence permit for salaried workers · Renting accommodation · Immigration - General Immigration Information · Social security registration · Exchange non-EU driving licence
HCI London
OCI Card Services UK · Indian Passport in UK · Tax - India-UK Tax Initiatives
Immigration LU
EU Blue Card Luxembourg (via Guichet) · Residence permit for salaried workers (via Guichet)
MAE Luxembourg
Passport - Passport Services · Consular assistance · Visa & immigration
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