Luxembourg family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Third-country nationals abroad may join a third-country sponsor in Luxembourg for more than three months; eligible family includes an adult spouse or registered partner or unmarried dependent children under 18, with resources and housing requirements. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Application fee (issuance) | 80 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 9 months | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Family member may work | yes | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Language level required | none | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Sponsor's income required | 2,771.33 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | The exact family-member permit observation and the stated effective date govern the work authorisation; the source says salaried or self-employed activity is allowed for the older permits covered by the rule. | Official source |
| Family reunification residence route for third-country nationals | The Luxembourg Guichet page states that a family member residence permit allows work in Luxembourg; it also records the 1 September 2023 rule for older permits. | Official source |