Staying and working in Luxembourg for more than 90 days as a holder of the EU Blue Card issued by another Member State
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Third country nationals with an EU Blue Card who have legally resided in an EU Member State (hereinafter 'Member State') for 12 months and who wish to come and settle in Luxembourg for a period of more than 3 months in order to work as highly qualified worker must first carry out a number of successive procedures. These procedures must be carried out before and after entering Luxembourg.
The application for an EU Blue Card must be made by the salaried worker. However, they may mandate a third party, such as the employer, to carry out the necessary procedures for them.
Who is concerned
Luxembourg issues a new EU Blue Card to the holder of an EU Blue Card issued by a another Member State if said holder:
- either resides in that other Member State and wants to:
- establish their residence in Luxembourg; and
- work there as highly qualified worker for a duration of more than 90 days;
- or:
- is already legally resident in Luxembourg for a maximum of one month; and
- wishes to work there as highly qualified worker for a duration of more than 90 days.
Prerequisites
You must first:
- hold a valid passport;
- have been in possession of a valid EU Blue Card for at least 12 months and issued by another Member State;
- satisfy the conditions of higher professional qualification, i.e.:
- have an employment contract of 6 months at least for highly qualified work;
- be offered an annual salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand Ducal regulation (EUR 58,968);
- submit a document certifying that you:
- have the high-level professional qualifications required for the activity or sector mentioned in the employment contract; or
- satisfy the conditions required to practise the regulated or unregulated profession specified in the employment contract.
Deadlines
You must submit your application for an EU Blue Card no later than one month after entering Luxembourg.
Costs
You will have to pay an EUR 80 fee. This fee is payable by bank transfer to the Luxembourg postal checking account of the Ministry of Home Affairs:
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How to proceed
Filing an application for an EU Blue Card
You must submit your application for an EU Blue Card for third-country nationals to the General Department of immigration no later than one month after entering the country.
Supporting documents
You must also enclose with your application:
- a copy of your valid passport, in its entirety;
- an recent extract from your criminal record or an affidavit (sworn declaration) established in the country of residence;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a copy of your diplomas or professional qualifications;
- a copy of the employment contract (compliant with Luxembourg law), dated and signed by both you and your future employer in Luxembourg. The contract must have a duration of at least 6 months and provide for a gross annual salary at least equal to the amount set by Grand Ducal regulation (EUR 58,968);
- proof of transfer of the EUR 80 issuance fee;
- a copy of the declaration of arrival established by the communal administration;
- proof of suitable housing (rental agreement, property deed, etc.);
- where necessary, a power of attorney.
Processing of your request
A receipt certifying that the application has been submitted will be issued as soon as the file is received.
If the EU Blue Card issued by the other Member State expires during the procedure, this receipt authorises you to:
- continue to legally reside in the country; and
- to start working immediately.
This authorisation is valid until the minister responsible for immigration has made a decision regarding your application.
Decision
When the application is approved, you will receive a letter inviting you to make an appointment with the General Department of immigration in order to have your photograph and fingerprints taken, which will be incorporated into the residence permit.
You can also bring a recent photo that complies with ICAO standards ('biometric passport standard').
Seven days after your biometric data has been entered, you can collect your residence permit in person from the General Department of immigration, without an appointment.
The residence permit takes the form of a chip card containing the biometric data. It also contains the work permit.
The residence permit contains:
- information on the permit holder: surname, first name, nationality, date and place of birth; and
- specific information on the residence permit: permit category, start and expiry dates.
Online services and forms
Who to contact
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Ministry of Home Affairs General Department of immigration - Department for foreigners
- Address:
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26, route d'Arlon
L-1140
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
B.P. 752 L-2017 Luxembourg
- Phone:
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(+352) 247 84040
from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00
- Fax:
- (+352) 22 16 08
- Email address:
- immigration.public@mai.etat.lu
enrolment and issuing of biometric residence permits: only by appointment
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