Welcome to Luxembourg - ASTI

1 Welcome to LuxembourgInformation guide for third country citizensand their familiesThe information about immigration is available on the accommodation in LuxembourgIt is expensive to rent property in , it is important to find out about rental costsin Luxembourg and not underestimate them. You canget a good overview of prices by consulting websitessuch as If you rent an apartment or a house through anagency, you should be aware that the agency costswill probably be equal to a month s rent. In addition, a deposit of 2-3 months rent may be required in advance by the owner (in other words, if,for example, you are renting an apartment with a rentof 1,000 per month, you must immediately pay 4,000-5,000 depending on the deposit required).

2 Another difficulty lies in the fact that owners can bevery demanding when choosing their tenants. They often refuse to rent to individuals who do nothave a permanent employment contract (CDI). Some alternatives do exist, but are often hard to findand/or are not always ideal : renting rooms in bed and breakfasts often managedby cafes (make sure the rooms are in good conditionand verify that it they are council authorised rentalproperty) sharing a flat with other people; for more informationgo to the website childrenThe education system is based on 4 languages : Luxembourgish, which is the language used for thefirst cycle of pre-school teaching (3-5 years), and thelanguage children use to communicate between themselves, German is the language for literacy andused in teaching in cycles 2, 3 and 4.

3 In addition,French is taught from the age of 7-8 and English istaught in secondary school. Primary school covers the first 9 years of educationdivided into 4 learning cycles. School is compulsoryfor everyone from the age of 4 to 16. Primary schoolregistration takes place in the commune where youlive. For further information, you may contact theMinistry of National Education ( ).Any foreign child who has completed primary schoolin their country of origin must contact the CASNA(Education for Newcomers to Luxembourg ) upon theirarrival to a job in LuxembourgIt is not easy to find a job in Luxembourg . You may finda job through the ADEM (Agency for Job Development),through the Internet ( ), throughnewspapers or temporary recruitment agencies.

4 It should be noted that in Luxembourg it is not unusualto require knowledge of at least one of the 3 officiallanguages - Luxembourgish, German, French. Living in Luxembourg Luxembourg is a country that attracts many foreigners,in particular due to the very high salaries, comparedto those of most other countries. Therefore, it is important to know that the costs ofliving and accommodation are high in Luxembourg . In addition, the linguistic context within the labourmarket and schools is complex : 3 official languagescoexist in day to day communication - Luxembourgish- German - French, and the education system is basedon the knowledge of several languages from the earlyyears of study onwards.

5 All these factors, and manyothers, must be taken into consideration before movingto spoken in Luxembourg The Luxembourgish language is the language for everyday communication, enabling better integrationinto the country. German and French are the mainadministrative languages and are used in the economicsector as well. Depending on the position held, the employer may demand either one as an additionallanguage. The following brochures are available : Welcome to Luxembourgbrochure for the Persian community Welcome to Luxembourgbrochure for the Portuguese speaking community Welcome to Luxembourgbrochure for the Chinese community Welcome to Luxembourgbrochure for the Serbian community Welcome to citizens of the European Union and their families Welcome to Luxembourgbrochure for the Albanian communityThese brochures are available and may be downloaded from the website brochure covers the general principles for a citizen from a third country to enter, stay and work inLuxembourg.

6 It does not apply to individuals goingthrough an asylum procedure, as they are covered byother third country citizen is an individual who is not a citizen of one of the member countries of the European Union, nor of any country making up the European Economic Area (EEA) : Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or from Switzerland. Citizens of Croatia2are in a transitional situation regarding access to the labour market. With regards to residence in Luxembourg , they fallunder legislations applying to EU citizens. You are a citizen from a third country and you want tocome to Luxembourg for a period under the 3 visit may be, for example, to travel, to visit friendsor family etc. Conditions to be met For a stay in Luxembourg of less than 3 months, youneed your valid national passport and, in some cases,a visa.

7 Citizens of some third countries need a touristvisa to come to Luxembourg , whilst others do not. To find out if you need a visa, go to heading Visas / Immigration - Short stay - Thirdcountry citizen - Do I need a visa ? If you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa,you must apply for it in person at a diplomatic orconsular institution of Luxembourg or a diplomatic orconsular institution that represents Luxembourg . In order to obtain this visa, certain conditions must bemet. You have to fill out 2 visa application forms and, in particular, you need an invitation from someoneliving in Luxembourg , and proof that they take responsibility for the whole period of your stay inLuxembourg, together with proof of comprehensivehealth insurance in the next ?

8 You will be informed by the Embassy where you submitted your application about the status of yourvisa. If the answer is positive, you will be called to theEmbassy to have the visa attached to your passport. If the application is refused or if you have not recievedan answer within 3 months, contact the Embassy inorder to know the reasons for the refusal and possiblysubmit a new : under 3 monthsWelcome to LuxembourgThe amended law of 29 August 2008 on freemovement of individuals and immigrationchanged the arrangements formerly inplace for third country citizens wishing tostay and work in Luxembourg . This brochure is intended to facilitate thelegislation and to make it more accessible.

9 Additions and amendments have beenmade since 2008, and this booklet (versionDecember 2013) is an updated version ofthe first edition issued in brochure is produced by ASTI, withthe financial support of the European Fundfor the Integration of third-country nationalsand the Luxembourg Reception andIntegration Agency, part of the Ministry forFamily, Integration and the Greater Region,as well as with the support of theImmigration Directorate of the Ministry ofForeign and European CahenMinister for Family and Integration, Minister of the Greater Region Jean AsselbornMinister of Foreign and european affairs, Minister of immigration and asylumChristiane MartinDirector of the Luxembourg Reception and Integration Agency Laura ZuccoliChairwoman of the ASTI of 5 May 2006 relating to right to asylum and additional forms of protection.

10 Transitional period started on and will, in the first instance, last for two years. 04 under 3 months .. over 3 months ..06 employee ..06 self-employed worker ..07 student, intern ..08 family member ..09 various special statuses .. family member joining a third country citizen .. term resident .. citizens .. third country citizen living near the border .. European blue card .. and appeals .. information and general advice .. Welcome and Integration Contract - CAI .. and useful links ..15 ContentsYou are moving to LuxembourgNB :This brochure is a summary produced by ASTI asbl. Only the actual legislation is legally binding. In Luxembourg , a third country citizen needs a permit in order to be able to work as an employee.