About the Luxembourg Digital Nomad Visa
Luxembourg offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Schengen tourist entry or Autorisation de séjour (residence authorization) for non-EU long-term stays. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Luxembourg for Schengen tourist: 90 days in 180-day period. Autorisation de séjour (private means): 1 year, renewable annually. After 5 years: eligible for permanent residency. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Luxembourg treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for Schengen tourist entry. Autorisation de séjour (private means/independent resident): must demonstrate sufficient independent means — no officially published minimum for digital nomads specifically. Practically: Luxembourg minimum wage (~€2,500/month gross in 2025) used as reference. No formal digital nomad visa category.
Documents needed
- For tourist entry: valid passport. For Autorisation de séjour (private means): valid passport
- proof of financial independence (bank statements, income documentation)
- accommodation proof in Luxembourg
- health insurance
- clean criminal record
- photos.
How to Apply for the Luxembourg DNV
Processing time: Schengen tourist: immediate. Autorisation de séjour: approximately 3–4 months processing by Direction de l'Immigration (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: free movement — can live and work in Luxembourg without any permits.
- 3Non-EU nationals: 90-day Schengen tourist stay.
- 4For longer stays without local employment: apply for Autorisation de séjour as independent means (private income) holder at Direction de l'Immigration. Requires proof of substantial independent income and accommodation.
- 5Applications submitted at Direction de l'Immigration (maee.gouvernement.lu).
- 6No dedicated digital nomad visa exists.
Application fees: Schengen tourist: no fee for visa-exempt nationalities. Autorisation de séjour application fee: approximately €80.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Schengen tourist: 90 days in 180-day period. Autorisation de séjour (private means): 1 year, renewable annually. After 5 years: eligible for permanent residency.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Luxembourg
Luxembourg income tax: progressive 0%–42%. One of the highest income tax rates in the EU. Tax residency after 183 days. Additional municipal business tax and solidarity surcharge. No digital nomad-specific tax regime. Luxembourg is the wealthiest country in the EU by GDP per capita.