How to apply work visa for Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a reputed economy and a thriving financial industry, and houses various EU institutions, making it a popular choice for international job seekers.

Non-EU job searchers must have an "authorization to stay" document as well as a residence permit to work in Luxembourg.

 If a company wants to hire a non-EU citizen, it must show that it has advertised the position locally and has not been able to find a suitable candidate. As a result, in order to obtain a work visa, you must also receive a certificate from your employer stating that they have met this requirement. The National Administration of Jobs issues the certificate, and your employer will give it to you.

You must apply for a work visa in Luxembourg on your own, but you can enlist the support of your employer. To stay in Luxembourg temporarily, you will need to apply to the Immigration Directorate. Before you leave your home country, you should apply for and get this.

The temporary visa will allow you to enter Luxembourg and finish the rest of the process once you there.

While you are in Luxembourg, the procedure is handled on a regional basis, therefore you will need to pursue your application in the area where you expect to live and work. To certify that you want to live in the area in question, you must first make a declaration to this effect.

You may also be required to undertake medical testing, depending on your native country.

Finally, you must make a formal application for a permit to live and work in Luxembourg. The type of employment you'll be doing determines the type of visa you'll need.

 In general, work permits for Luxembourg will be issued for a term of two years in the first occurrence. If you want to stay longer than that, you must reapply at least two months before your current visa expires. The reissued visa could be valid for up to three years longer. Visas are normally provided for a single sector at first, but if you have had your visa for more than a year or two, this restriction may be eliminated.

You may also be required to undertake medical testing, depending on your native country.

Finally, you must make a formal application for a permit to live and work in Luxembourg. The type of employment you'll be doing determines the type of visa you will need.

In general, work permits for Luxembourg will be issued for a term of two years in the first occurrence. If you want to stay longer than that, you must reapply at least two months before your current visa expires. The reissued visa could be valid for up to three years longer. Visas are normally provided for a single sector at first, but if you have had your visa for more than a year or two, this restriction may be eliminated.

Documents required

• Recent passport photo
• Birth certificate
• Proof that you have no criminal record
• Copy of your resume and professional qualifications
• Employment contract
• Original certificate allowing the employer to hire a non-EU citizen
• Cover letter giving reasons for moving to Luxembourg

Once you have got your temporary residence permission and entered Luxembourg, you must additionally get a long-stay residence permit. You must produce the temporary permit you already have in this circumstance, together with proof of your accommodation and a fee of around 80 Euros. Because the procedure is carried out regionally, there may be variances, so double-check what documents are required before visiting the local administration office.