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Luxembourg

Capital: Luxembourg

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Declaration of Arrival (Déclaration d'arrivée)

Municipal Administration (Administration Communale)

Deadline: Within 8 days of arrival
Processing Time: Same day. Certificate issued immediately.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: Varies by commune. Luxembourg City requires appointment; smaller communes are walk-in.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of address — rental contract (bail de location) registered with Administration de l'Enregistrement
  • Proof of employment, studies, or sufficient resources
  • Family members: marriage certificate, birth certificates (translated/apostilled if not in FR, DE, LU)
  • Completed declaration form
Where to Do It:

Your commune's Biergeramt (Citizens Office). Luxembourg City: 42 Place Guillaume II. Each of Luxembourg's 100+ communes has its own office. Find yours at guichet.public.lu.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines may apply for late registration. Without it, you may not be able to access social security, healthcare (CNS), or banking services.

Regional Variations: Each commune handles registration independently. Luxembourg City is the busiest.
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Registration Certificate (Attestation d'enregistrement)

Immigration Directorate (Direction de l'Immigration)

Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival for stays over 3 months
Processing Time: 3–8 weeks processing
💰Fees: €20
📅Appointment: Required — book online via guichet.public.lu.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of communal registration (déclaration d'arrivée confirmation)
  • Proof of employment (contrat de travail) OR proof of self-employment (autorisation d'établissement) OR proof of sufficient resources and health insurance
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Completed application form
Where to Do It:

Direction de l'Immigration, 26 Route d'Arlon, L-1140 Luxembourg. Apply via guichet.public.lu online portal.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately €500–€5,000 for residing without a valid certificate. Affects access to social security and employment.

Regional Variations: Centralized process — one office handles the entire country.
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Social Security Number (Matricule / Numéro d'identification)

Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale (CCSS)

Deadline: Assigned automatically when employer registers you or when you register with commune
Processing Time: Immediate — assigned upon employment registration or communal registration
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed — automatic process.
Required Documents:
  • Communal registration or employment contract
  • No separate application required — CCSS assigns the number via employer declaration or commune
Where to Do It:

Assigned automatically by CCSS. Your 13-digit matricule is your identifier for social security, healthcare (CNS), pensions, and tax. Access your account at myguichet.lu.

If You Don't Do It:

May not be able to be employed, access healthcare (CNS), or pay social contributions without a matricule.

Regional Variations: Nationwide system. Single centralized authority.
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