For Indians aiming to make Luxembourg their long-term home, the country offers a permanent residence permit (PR) after 5 years of continuous stay. Unlike a temporary visa, a PR allows you to live in the country indefinitely without needing to renew short-term permits.
The Eligibility Criteria
- Must have lived in Luxembourg for 5 years with a valid permit.
- You have sufficient income during the residence period to support your stay.
- You must have a valid health insurance coverage.
- A clean background and no threat to public order.
- Proof of your integration into Luxembourg society, often through language courses or social integration certificates.
- Suitable housing must be documented.
- A valid passport and residence permits during the residence period.
- Must have documents not in French, German, or English must be accompanied by official translations.
How To Apply
Step 1: Check your eligibility and gather all the documents, including:
- A valid passport
- Proof of stable income
- A background check from your time living in Luxembourg
- Rental agreement or property deed
- Proof of your integration into Luxembourgish society
- Proof of health insurance, and
- Certificate of affiliation from the Joint Social Security Centre.
Step 2: Complete and submit your application form, which is available on the MyGuichet.lu portal.
Step 3: Pay the application fee which is €80 or Rs 8,318 approximately. You may need to factor in costs other than just the basic application fee.
Step 4: Wait for the processing, which may take up to 6 months.
Step 5: Once approved, book an appointment with the Immigration Directorate to submit biometric data.
Step 6: You will get your Permanent Residency permit via post which will let you live and work in Luxembourg indefinitely.