Did you know that Luxembourg, the smallest European Union country, is offering some exciting opportunities for seasonal workers? Luxembourg needs 270,000 more workers by 2030. The country offers high salaries and better living standards. The social minimum wage is one of the highest in the world. Non-EU Nationals can work seasonally for less than 3 months or longer. University of Luxembourg scholarships are available for Bachelor and Master’s degree programs. Check the eligibility for a Luxembourg Seasonal Work Visa.
Who can Apply for the Luxembourg Seasonal Work Visa?
- Non-EU citizens with a valid passport.
- Individuals who have a signed seasonal work contract for a job classified as a seasonal activity in Luxembourg.
- Must apply for a Visa to enter the country.
- A completed application form for a temporary authorization to stay.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover your stay in Luxembourg.
- Proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- A criminal record certificate from your home country (if applicable).
Seasonal Work Activities
The following are considered to be seasonal activities:
- Harvesting (incl. grape harvesting, etc.)
- Packaging of harvested products.
- Leisure and holiday instructors and coordinators.
- Holiday tour guides and tourist guides.
- Surveillance and maintenance of beaches, outdoor swimming pools, and campsites.
- Positions in retail stores, hotels, and restaurants which are only open at certain times of the year.
- Jobs in companies involved in aviation and the transport of passengers have a regular and foreseeable increase in activity at certain times of the year.
Salary of a Seasonal Worker
The legal minimum wage in Luxembourg as of January 2024 for:
- Unskilled Worker: 2,570.93 euro/month
- Skilled Worker: 3,085.11 euro/month
Application Process for a Seasonal Worker (For Staying Less than 3 Months)
Foreigners who want to work in a seasonal job in Luxembourg for less than three months need a work permit.
- Find a Job offer as a seasonal worker.
- Your employer must obtain a certificate from the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l’emploi – ADEM).
- Once the certificate has been obtained, the employee can sign a contract with an employer.
Application Process for a Seasonal Worker (For Staying Longer than 3 Months)
Third-country nationals who wish to live in Luxembourg for more than 3 months to work in a seasonal job, must follow a 2-step procedure:
Before Entering the Country:
- Apply for temporary authorization to stay. (The employer usually does this step).
- Apply for a type D visa at the nearest embassy/consulate of Luxembourg in your home country
After Entering the Country:
- file a declaration of arrival within 3 days of arrival.
- Go through Medical Checkup
- Then apply for a residence permit for third-country national seasonal workers.
How to Apply for the Luxembourg Seasonal Work Visa?
- For Staying less than 3 months: You need a short stay visa (visa C)
- For Staying Longer than 3 months: You need a long-stay visa (visa D)
Visa Cost
- Short Stay (C): EUR 80
- Long Stay (D): EUR 50
Job Seeking Websites
- Jobs.lu
- ADEM
- LuxJobs
- Guichet.lu
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