Luxembourg study route
1 current source-backed study 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for third-country students | A third-country student enrolled full time in a Luxembourg higher-education programme leading to a degree or diploma may qualify; sufficient resources and health insurance are required, and work is generally limited to an average of 15 hours weekly. | 2026-07-14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for third-country students | The exact official route source states route conditions including: he section 'Online services and forms' at the bottom of the page; Material advantages granted to the student (such as free accommodation) or the remuneration from a work contract (maximum 15 hours per week), are also taken into account. a parental authorisation if the student is under 18; a health insurance certificate covering illness in Luxembourg (travel insurance); where necessary, a power of attorney. Power of attorney : third-country nationals may mandate a third party to submit the application in their place. In this case, the mandate holder, with the exception of attorneys, must provide proof of their mandate in the form of a written power of attorney, duly dated and signed by the principal. The signature must be preceded by the handwritten note ' bon pour procuration ' (good for observation). The documents enclosed must be originals or certified true copies (except for the passport where a plain copy will suffice). Should the authenticity of a document be in doubt, the Minister of Immigration can request that the document be authenticated by the appropriate local authority and legalised by the Embassy (or nota | Official source |
| Residence permit for third-country students | The exact official route source states: rofessional activity: a salaried worker ; or a self-employed worker . To this end, they must, before the expiry of their residence permit for students, submit an application for a work permit for salaried or self-employed worker to the General Department of immigration and attach/indicate: a copy of their valid passport , in its entirety ; a recent extract of their Luxembourg criminal record ; a copy of the higher education diploma, stating that they successfully completed the academic cycle in Luxembourg; that the paid work which they intend to carry out is in direct relation to their academic education; for a salaried activity : a certificate from the National Employment Agency (ADEM) attesting the employer's right to recruit a person of their choice, and a copy of their employment contract (dated, signed and compliant with Luxembourg labour law); for a self-employed activity : a business and a financing plan; proof that the applicant has the necessary economic resources to carry out the business project or follow through the business takeover; in the case of a takeover of a business, the balance sheets and pro | Official source |
Official sources
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