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Typical required documents to bring (as applicable):
 Passport
 Employment contract
 Marriage and/or divorce certificate
 Birth certificates for children
 If you are moving within Luxembourg, declaration of departure issued by the former
commune of residence
Steps:
 You will receive a registration card, “Attestation D’Enregistrement” to keep on your
person
 You will receive a “Changement de Residence” document to keep at your residence
 You will be asked to sign the “Déclaration d’enregistrement”, which will be sent
directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the commune
 You may request parking stickers at the commune, which permits parking within
specific zones. The first permit is free, but a fee is charged for additional permits
 You may request a “certificate of residence” for 2€ per copy either in-person at time
of registration or at It is typically valid for 3 months
Additional considerations:
 All documents in a language other than German, French or English must be
translated by a certified translator
 The registration process can take between 1-2 hours, depending on wait times
 Children over the age of 10 will need to complete the same registration requirements
as their parents. The same is for children below the age of 10 years, except they do
not have to visit offices in-person. Children under 10 who are not EU citizens will only
need to be present to pick up their residence permit at the Ministry
 It is recommended that you also register with your local consulate or embassy in
order to renew your passport, national identity card, etc. while in Luxembourg
 In addition to the registration, all individuals working in Luxembourg must undergo an
immigration-specific medical exam
Every commune in Luxembourg is autonomous so registration procedures may vary. Your
Dwellworks Consultant will advise on commune-specific requirements outside of
Luxembourg City, if applicable. Please visi for information on Luxembourg City
administration.
Local Registration for non-EU Relatives of EU National
(husband/wife, registered partner, or child)
Once you arrive in Luxembourg, you have three days to visit your local administrative office
(commune) to declare your arrival and register in-person. The Bierger Center is the central
administration office of Luxembourg City, located at 26a Boulevard Royal, L-2449
Luxembourg City. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-17:00.