Luxembourg

Luxembourg immigration overview (basic facts, 2025) Luxembourg is an EU member and Schengen state with a high‑income, multilingual economy that attracts skilled international workers. Non‑EU nationals (including Indians) need a national work and residence permit to take up employment long‑term.

 

- Short business or interview trips follow Schengen rules for visa‑required nationals. Main visa and permit routes relevant to Indian nationals

 

- National work/residence permit (employer‑sponsored): employer must offer a contract and apply for a national permit or authorisation on your behalf.

 

- EU Blue Card: for highly skilled workers with a higher education degree and a salary above the Blue Card threshold; grants faster processing and EU mobility advantages.

 

- Short‑stay Schengen C visa: for business meetings, interviews, up to 90 days in any 180‑day period.

 

- Temporary/seasonal permits: for short‑term or seasonal roles, employer sponsorship still required.

 

- Family reunification: spouses and dependent children may join a permit holder under family‑reunification rules.