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Study in Luxembourg

Between 18 and 30, you can use a working holiday of up to 12 mont⁠h⁠s⁠.

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Studying in Luxembourg: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Euro in US Dollar (exchange rate)-4% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a short stay (within 180 da⁠y⁠s⁠)

Source: Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: visas and entry (short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-⁠day period)Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: list of countries whose citizens require a visa (PDF)

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: Working Holiday visa (conditions, documents and where to apply for Japanese nationals)Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo: applying for the Working Holiday visaGuichet.lu (Luxembourg government services portal): Working Holiday exchange programmeMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Luxembo⁠u⁠r⁠g

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Luxembourg City

The capital of Luxembou⁠r⁠g⁠.

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Luxembo⁠u⁠r⁠g

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Live in Luxembourg on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Working Holiday long-stay visa (type D)

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and experience life and culture in Luxembou⁠r⁠g⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · 12 months · no extension

Can you work?

Work allowed (⁠t⁠e⁠m⁠p⁠o⁠r⁠a⁠r⁠y⁠ ⁠j⁠o⁠b⁠s⁠)

Cost

Visa free of charge

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

Sources (official government pages)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Luxembourg's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 at the time of applicati⁠o⁠n⁠.
How long can I stay in Luxembourg on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
The visa is valid for 12 months. Extensions and changes of visa type are not allow⁠e⁠d⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
Japanese nationals apply for the type D visa at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo. The application is examined by the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and the official page says the decision is sent within 30 da⁠y⁠s⁠.
Can I go to Luxembourg without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japan is not on Luxembourg's official list of countries whose citizens need a visa. Short stays are limited to 90 days within any 180-⁠day peri⁠o⁠d⁠.

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