Want To Live In Luxembourg? The Country Is Offering A Permanent Residency And Indians Can Apply Too

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.