EU Blue Card (highly qualified worker) (Carte bleue européenne)
EU Blue Card (highly qualified worker) is a residence route in Luxembourg (Zaměstnání). Job offer ≥6 months, higher-education degree or 5 yrs (IT: 3 yrs) experience, gross salary ≥ ~€63–66k/yr (indexed yearly; lower threshold ~€51–53k for shortage occupations). No labour-market test. Family gets immediate permits. Gov fees ~€425 (family of 3).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 49'800. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide; inpatriate regime: 50% of salary exempt (up to €400k) for qualifying hires since 2025
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Zaměstnání |
|---|---|
| Investice | — |
| Poplatky (rodina) | CHF 400 |
| Příjem / rok | CHF 49'800 |
| Majetek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| TP | 5 |
| Občanství | 5 |
| Práce | yes |
| Způsobilost | Non-EU/EEA/CH |
| Daň | Worldwide; inpatriate regime: 50% of salary exempt (up to €400k) for qualifying hires since 2025 |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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