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Moving to Luxembourg: visas, cost of living & citizenship

A single person needs about $3,400 a month to live in Luxembourg, and a family of four about $7,200, including rent. Luxembourg usually lets you apply for permanent residence after 5 yrs, with citizenship after 5 yrs, and dual citizenship is allowed. You can move here without a job offer through the Self-employed permit.

Monthly budget
$3,400
Very high cost
Safety
70
Safe
Stability
93
Very stable
Family
80
Excellent
Main city
Luxembourg
Language
Luxembourgish, French, German
Permanent residence
5 yrs
Citizenship
5 yrs
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Digital nomad visa
Yes
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Cost of living in Luxembourg, per month in US$

One person
$3,400
Family of four
$7,200
RentGroceriesTransportUtilities & internetEating out & leisureOther
1-bed flat, Luxembourg centre
$1,900
Estimate
3-bed family flat
$3,500
Estimate
Price level
99
US = 100
Income per person
$7,977
GNI ÷ 12, World Bank

Safety

Safety score
70
Safe
Homicides per 100k
1.53
US 5.8 · UK 1.0 · Japan 0.2

Political stability & governance

Political stability+1.19
Rule of law+1.71
Control of corruption+1.93
Government effectiveness+1.98
−2.5 weak0strong +2.5

Worldwide Governance Indicators, World Bank. Very stable overall (93/100).

Family-friendliness

Family score
80
Excellent
Child outcomes (HCI)
0.686
Health & schooling, 0–1
Under-5 mortality
2.2
per 1,000 births
Life expectancy
83.2 yrs
at birth
Health spending
$8,170
per person / year
Education spending
3.7%
of GDP

Spouse and children can join on most work and residence permits, and spouses can usually work. Public schooling is free; international schools are common in the capital.

Visa & residence routes

Remote work
Self-employed permitWith a business licence and viable plan.
Job offer
EU Blue CardDegree and a high salary threshold set yearly.
Job offer
Salaried worker permitEmployer shows no EU candidate is available.

Who gets easier access to Luxembourg

EU/EEA free movement: you can live and work here with simple registration.

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Visiting: 93 passports can visit visa-free, 0 with an electronic travel authorisation, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 can apply for an eVisa and 105 need a visa in advance (Passport Index dataset).

Road to permanent residence & citizenship

ArrivePRCitizen024681012+ yrs
Permanent residence
5 yrs
Citizenship
5 yrs
Dual citizenship
Allowed

Last checked 2026-10. Official source: guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration.html

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Luxembourg?

About $3,400 a month for one person and $7,200 for a family of four in Luxembourg, including rent. A city-centre 1-bedroom flat costs around $1,900 a month and a 3-bedroom around $3,500. Prices are 99% of US levels. Luxembourg is the 71st cheapest of the 76 countries in the index.

Is Luxembourg safe to live in?

Luxembourg scores 70/100 for safety (safe), ranking 37th of 76. The homicide rate is 1.53 per 100,000 people (US 5.8, UK 1.0, Japan 0.2).

Is Luxembourg politically stable?

Luxembourg scores 93/100 for stability (very stable), ranking 1st of 76, based on the World Bank's indicators for political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness.

Is Luxembourg good for families?

Luxembourg scores 80/100 for family-friendliness (excellent), ranking 20th of 76. Life expectancy is 83.2 years and under-5 mortality is 2.2 per 1,000 births. Spouse and children can join on most work and residence permits, and spouses can usually work. Public schooling is free; international schools are common in the capital.

How long does it take to get permanent residence in Luxembourg?

Usually 5 yrs of legal residence.

How long until I can become a citizen of Luxembourg?

Usually 5 yrs of residence. Dual citizenship: allowed.

Can I move to Luxembourg without a job offer?

Yes. Self-employed permit: With a business licence and viable plan.

Does Luxembourg have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Self-employed permit. With a business licence and viable plan.

Who can live and work in Luxembourg without a visa?

you can live and work here with simple registration. (EU / EEA free movement: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.)

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