Residence permit for private reasons – sufficient resources (Autorisation de séjour pour raisons privées (personne disposant de ressources suffisantes, Art. 78))
Residence permit for private reasons – sufficient resources is a residence route in Luxembourg (Meios próprios). Stable regular resources ≥ social minimum wage (~€2,700/month, ~€32k/yr; more for family), health insurance, accommodation, clean record; apply from abroad before entry. Discretionary; no work. Renewable, then up to 3-yr permits. Gov fees ~€425 (family of 3).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 30'500. 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; progressive up to ~45.8%
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.
| Categoria | Meios próprios |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 400 |
| Rendimento / ano | CHF 30'500 |
| Patrimônio | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cidadania | 5 |
| Trabalho | no |
| Elegível | Non-EU/EEA/CH |
| Impostos | Worldwide; progressive up to ~45.8% |
| Data de referência | 2026-10 |
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