LUXEMBOURG RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

The investor, his or her spouse, or registered partner, must be the successful beneficiary of the deposited or invested funds. The money must be held for a minimum of five years. If the investor can show that he contributed at least that amount without financing, he will be able to find funding. Direct and indirect investments in real estate acquisition or leasing are not considered when applying for a residence permit. Application fees are of €80 per person for the resident permit.

The Luxembourg Residence by Investment program offers four different options:

Invest at least €500,000 in an existing company
Invest at least €500,000 in a new company
Invest at least €3 million in a management and investment structure, either existing or still to be created
Invest at least €20 million in the form of a deposit of funds with a financial institution

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LUXEMBOURG INVESTMENT STRUCTURE

Invest at least €500,000 in a new business with a registered office in Luxembourg. A commercial, art, or industrial operation is required of or will be required of the company.

BANK DEPOSIT

Invest at least €10 million in the form of a fund deposit with a Luxembourg-based financial institution, with a promise to hold the deposit for at least five years. The funds that have been deposited must meet specific criteria.

be given by the claimant or another investment arrangement of which they are a beneficial owner
be 100 percent equity with no borrowed funds. They should, however, be made up of cash (euros or other foreign currencies) or financial instruments
they must be free of any liens, pledges, collaterals, mortgages, or other forms of protection of any kind; and they must not limit the applicant’s full ownership.

CONDITIONS

A series of requirements must be fulfilled to apply for Luxembourg Residency by Investment programme. Check all the requirements for obtaining Luxembourg Investor Visa.

Accommodation:

Proof of suitable housing (rental agreement, property deed, etc.)

Financial Requirements:
Until applying for authorization to remain, third-country nationals must present their project or evidence of investment to the Minister of the Economy or the Minister of Finance and receive approval from the minister concerned. The concerned minister notifies the third-country national investor in writing. In the case of support, the third-country federal must apply for stay authorization before entering the country.

Criminal Record:
An extract from the criminal records or an affidavit (sworn oath) established in the country of residence.

Medical Tests:
Before applying for a residence permit, the young third-country national must undergo a medical check for foreigners as soon as possible, which includes:

A medical examination by a doctor established in Luxembourg and authorised to work there as a general practitioner or a practitioner specialised in internal medicine or paediatrics.
The Health and Social Welfare League (Ligue médico-social - LMS) conducts tuberculosis screenings.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE

The Duchy of Luxembourg provides a long-term residence permit after five years of residence. The permit is also valid for five years and renewable. To qualify for it, you must meet the following requirements:

Residency Requirement:

Five years (long term residency permit for third countries). Temporary absences of no more than six months in a row and no more than ten months in five years; uninterrupted absences of no more than 12 months in a row for important reasons. For more than six months, foreigners who plan to leave the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg must return their residence permit to the Minister and file a departure declaration with the commune administration where they lived

Health:

Have a health insurance certificate for himself and his family

Criminal Record:

Police Report from the Luxembourg criminal records office

Financial Requirements:

Proof of consistent, regular, and adequate financial resources (e.g., job contract, tax return) for the five years before the submission, as measured against the social minimum wage for unskilled workers; a recent certificate of association (social security registration certificate) from the Joint Social Security Centre (Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale - CCSS) for the previous five years

Other Conditions:

Any document showing the applicant's integration into Luxembourg society (e.g. certificate of language courses, club member card, testimonial evidence); proof of appropriate accommodation (e.g. rental agreement, property deed); any document proving the applicant's integration into Luxembourg society (e.g. certificate of language courses, club member card, testimonial evidence)

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How to Apply for The Golden Visa in Luxembourg

Before entering the country:

After entering the country:

The program offers a few investment options, giving the possibility to have an active or passive investment.

Step 1
- Submit an application for a temporary authorisation to stay to the Immigration Directorate (Direction de l’immigration) of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes);
- Hold a valid passport
- For persons who are subject to a visa, request a visa type D after having obtained the temporary authorisation to stay
- Obtain an approval from the Minister of the Economy or from the Minister of Finance, depending on the case
Step 2
- file a declaration of arrival with the new commune of residence in Luxembourg within 3 days of arrival
- undergo a medical check
- submit an application for a residence permit for investors.
With regard to investments in existing or still to be created businesses (investments of at least EUR 500,000), the company must or will have to carry out a commercial, crafts or industrial activity.“Our purpose is to provide information, so feel free to contact us if you need more. If you need professional help, let us know, and we will direct you toward a trusted expert in your area.
- at least EUR 500,000 in an existing company with its registered office in Luxembourg an commit to keep for a duration of at least 5 years
- a level of employment which must be equivalent to the level at the time of the investment (in the case of an acquisition of a company in difficulty and under a redundancy plan, the aforementioned requirement does not apply)
- at least EUR 500,000 in a new business still to be created, with its registered office in Luxembourg and at least 5 work positions which must be created within 3 years of the incorporation of the business. The recruitment of staff must be in collaboration with the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l’emploi – ADEM)
- at least EUR 3 million in a management and investment structure, either existing or still to be created, with its registered office in Luxembourg where it must have and maintain the necessary substance.
- at least EUR 20 million in the form of a deposit of funds with a financial institution established in Luxembourg, and with the commitment to keep said deposit for at least 5 years.