Residence permit for third-country students
higher education
Non-EU nationals admitted to full-time higher education in Luxembourg follow two steps: before arriving they apply for a long-stay (D) visa for a 'student' residence permit, and after arriving they declare their arrival to the commune, take a medical check and apply for the residence permit before the D visa expires. Monthly resources must be at least 80% of Luxembourg's social inclusion income (REVIS). Students may work an average of 15 hours a week during term.
Life in Luxembourg
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
99
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
8–42%
Income tax (national)
VAT 17%
0% below EUR 13,230 and 42% above EUR 234,870 (class 1 tariff); plus employment fund surcharge of 7% of the tax (9% above EUR 150,000 for class 1).
Living
1
Happiness
#9 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-EU nationals admitted to full-time studies at the University of Luxembourg, a BTS-awarding school or an approved private higher education institution, including doctoral candidates.
Eligibility
Admission
Admitted to a Luxembourg higher education institution to follow, as the main activity, a full-time programme leading to a higher education qualification.
Resources
Monthly resources of at least 80% of the social inclusion income (REVIS) in force, shown by a scholarship or loan certificate, a bank certificate (own or parents' funds covering at least 12 months), or a formal financial undertaking by a guarantor living in Luxembourg.
Criminal record
Criminal record extract from the current country of residence, less than 3 months old, for adults.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementInsurance
- Document checklistFull valid passport
- FeesResidence permit issue
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- 2 more requirements
- 6 documents
- 1 fee
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Luxembourg
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- Work permitsResidence permit 'EU Blue Card'
- FamilyAuthorisation to stay for a family member of a third-country national
