Long-stay study in Luxembourg (authorisation + D visa) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (guichet.lu source)
How do you study in Luxembourg for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, the decision rests with the Luxembourg authority (not Belgium). Steps: admission to a Luxembourg institution, then a temporary authorisation to stay applied for from Algeria (before travel), then a D visa (via Belgium / TLScontact). Monthly funds ≥ 80% of the social inclusion income (REVIS) or a sponsorship. On arrival: declaration to the commune (within 3 days), medical check, then a residence permit (€80). Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: guichet.lu
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Decision
- Luxembourg authority (Immigration)
- Steps
- Temporary authorisation to stay → D visa
- Prerequisite
- Admission (Luxembourg institution)
- Funds
- ≈ 80% of REVIS / month (to confirm)
- D visa
- via Belgium / TLScontact
- Residence permit
- €80 (referred to adviser)
- On arrival
- Commune declaration (3 days) + medical check
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Luxembourg institution
- Proof of funds (≈ 80% of REVIS / month) or sponsorship
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To a Luxembourg institution.
- 2Apply for the temporary authorisation to stay
To the Luxembourg authority (Immigration), from Algeria, before travel.
- 3Get the D visa
Via Belgium / TLScontact, once the authorisation is granted.
- 4Enter Luxembourg + commune declaration
Within 3 days, then medical check.
- 5Apply for the residence permit (€80)
Within 3 months — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Temporary authorisation to stay | per the schedule |
| D visa | via Belgium / TLScontact |
| Residence permit | €80 |
Indicative figures: residence permit €80. Monthly funds correspond to ≈ 80% of the social inclusion income (REVIS), an index-linked amount — to confirm on guichet.lu. The decision rests with the Luxembourg authority (temporary authorisation to stay then D visa). The residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on guichet.lu.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides for studies in Luxembourg?
The Luxembourg authority (Immigration), not Belgium. The Belgian representation is for short stay only.
What funds must I prove?
≈ 80% of the social inclusion income (REVIS) per month — an index-linked amount, to confirm on guichet.lu.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit (€80) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What are the overall steps?
Admission → temporary authorisation to stay → D visa → residence permit on arrival.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. For short stay, issuance is at the Belgian mission's discretion (on Luxembourg's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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