Luxembourg Salaried Worker Permit — temporary authorisation to stay + D visa + residence permitfor 🇯🇵 Japan citizens travelling to 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Japan citizens are required to obtain a Luxembourg Salaried Worker Permit — temporary authorisation to stay + D visa + residence permit before travelling to Luxembourg. You must submit a formal application at the Luxembourg embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents10
- ✓ADEM certificate confirming the vacancy was declared (labour-market test)
No suitable EU candidate available.
- ✓Application for a temporary authorisation to stay to the Directorate of Immigration
Filed before travelling.
- ✓Arrival declaration with the local commune and the required medical check
- ✓Diplomas / qualification certificates where the role requires them
- ✓Passport valid for the permit period + recent ID photo
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Luxembourg and health cover until CNS affiliation
First permit 1 year, single employer/occupation, renewable.
- ✓Proof of pay meeting at least the statutory social minimum wage
~EUR 2,704/month unskilled in 2025, higher for qualified roles.
- ✓Residence-permit fee of EUR 80
Paid after arrival.
- ✓Signed employment contract or binding job offer from a Luxembourg employer
- ✓Type D long-stay visa where your nationality requires one
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Luxembourg Salaried Worker Permit — temporary authorisation to stay + D visa + residence permit, book an appointment at the nearest Luxembourg embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 90 days. The government fee is EUR 80.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Luxembourg embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Japan passport holders need a visa for Luxembourg
Japan citizens require a visa to enter Luxembourg based on the current immigration requirements set by Luxembourg's government. Japan passport holders must apply through the Luxembourg embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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