Permis de séjour pour raisons privées : Jurisprudence récente
Selon la loi luxembourgeoise sur l’immigration de 2008 (la « Loi de 2008 »), un ressortissant d’un pays tiers disposant de ressources suffisantes peut demander une autorisation de séjour au Luxembourg (article 78 (1) a) de la loi de 2008). Le critère de « ressources suffisantes » est apprécié par rapport au salaire minimum non qualifié luxembourgeois. En plus […]
Quel est le salaire minimum pour demander une carte bleue européenne au Luxembourg (mise à jour décembre 2022) ?
Les ressortissants de pays tiers qui souhaitent demander un titre de séjour pour salariés hautement qualifiés (carte bleue européenne) doivent remplir certaines conditions. L’une de ces exigences est d’avoir une offre de rémunération d’au moins : Option 1 : 1,5 fois le montant du salaire annuel brut moyen luxembourgeois ou ; Option 2 : […]
CHINALUX EVENT ON “WELCOME TO LUXEMBOURG »
The China-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ChinaLux) hosts an Event « Welcome to Luxembourg » on 12 July 2022 (at the BCEE 19 Av. de la Liberté, 1160 Luxembourg). Cédric Schirrer will speak on the subject « Frequently asked legal questions on residing and working in Luxembourg ».
Stricter conditions for private reasons residence permits
A third country national (non-EU national) who wants to reside in Luxembourg with no intention to work is able to apply for a private reasons residence permit. This residence permit was aimed, among others, at wealthy and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) who did not need to work in Luxembourg, but could prove that they were able […]
Obtaining Luxembourg citizenship by naturalization: How long do you need to reside in Luxembourg for?
The different possibilities for a person to acquire Luxembourg citizenship are foreseen by the amended Law of 8 March 2017 on Luxembourg citizenship (the “Law of 2017”). Provided a person fulfills all other requirements, he/she is eligible to apply for naturalization after 5 years of having his/her “usual residence” (résidence habituelle) in Luxembourg. The final […]
Brexit: What changed for UK citizens after 31 December 2020
Although the United Kingdom and the European reached a last-minute Brexit-Deal, the rules on the freedom of movement of people have changed significantly since 1 January 2021 for UK citizens and their families. The free movement for EU citizens, that used to be applicable to British nationals, are no longer applicable as of 1 January […]
Brexit: Further details on what to do in case of a deal
In a previous article, we have outlined what British citizens need to know (and do) to stay in Luxembourg in the event of a deal or in the event of a no-deal (the article can be found here). A draft Grand-ducal Regulation (the “Draft Regulation”) has been published setting-out further details on the procedures and […]
Brexit: What British citizens need to know (and do) to stay in Luxembourg
The outcome of the Brexit negotiations is still uncertain. Facing these uncertainties, Luxembourg has foreseen rules protecting British citizens in case of Brexit. Depending on the outcome, either the specific rules in the event of a “Deal” or those applicable in the event of a “No-Deal” set out below will become applicable on the withdrawal […]
What is the minimum salary to apply for a EU blue card in Luxembourg?
Third-country nationals that want to apply for a highly qualified work permit (EU Blue card) must meet certain requirements. One of the requirements, is to have an offer for a remuneration of at least: Option 1: 1.5 times the amount of the Luxembourg average gross annual salary or; Option 2: at least equivalent to 1.2 […]
Self-employment in Luxembourg for third country nationals
The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, known, among others, for its stability and strong financial industry, has become a destination of choice for business over the years. Nationals from an EEA country as well as Swiss nationals only have to fulfill very few conditions to open a business or become self-employed in Luxembourg (at least from an […]
