What are the main immigration pathways to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's immigration procedures are handled by the Immigration Directorate of the Ministry of Home Affairs, with most applications managed through the official portal Guichet.lu / MyGuichet.lu. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens enjoy free movement; other (third-country) nationals who plan to stay more than three months follow a characteristic two-step process, first obtaining a temporary authorisation to stay before entry, then applying for the residence permit within three months of arrival. A standard EUR 80 residence permit fee applies across the categories.

For employment, the main route is the salaried worker permit, which requires the employer to clear the vacancy with ADEM first. Highly qualified staff can use the EU Blue Card (no labour-market test but a high single salary threshold), and there are codified self-employed and investor routes, the latter recognising several capital options but excluding passive real-estate purchases.

Other routes include intra-corporate transfer (ICT), student permits and family reunification, with EU long-term resident status available after five years of continuous lawful residence. Salary thresholds, investment rules and fees change over time, so confirming current details before applying is sensible. ACME can talk through your background and goals and point you to the route that fits best.