Registering your residence in Luxembourg or your departure

Declaring your arrival in Luxembourg

Deadlines for declaration depending on your status

Depending on your status, you have a certain amount of time to fulfill this administrative obligation with the municipal administration of your place of residence.

If you are a citizen of the European Union, you have 8 days todeclare your residence in Luxembourg.

If you are a national of another country, you must fulfill this obligation within 3 days of your arrival in Luxembourg. However, before you arrive, make sure you have a visa or residence permit.

See the other administrative obligations for settling in Luxembourg.

Registering with your local municipality

Once you are residing in Luxembourg, you must register your residence with the population office of your local authority. This administrative procedure is mandatory for all new residents in Luxembourg.

This declaration must be made within 3 to 8 days of arrival in Luxembourg. Minors are represented by their legal representative.

The procedures for declaring residence may vary from one municipality to another. Check with your local authority in advance. You will need to provide at least one identity document and the family record book for children, as well as a visa or residence permit if necessary.

A representative can register your residence on your behalf on the basis of a valid identity document and specific authorization.

Documents required for registration in the population register

To register in the population register and declare your residence in Luxembourg, you will need to present:

• an identity card or passport
• an entry visa, or a residence permit or residence card for nationals of countries that are not members of the European Union
• a family record book

Other procedures at the population office

Registering with your new municipality of residence will also enable you to complete certain useful administrative procedures.

You can take this opportunity to enroll your children in the local Luxembourg school if you wish. It is also an opportunity to register on the electoral roll for certain local elections in Luxembourg.

Registering with the municipality also allows you to arrange for garbage collection and waste collection if you live in a house.

Online declaration when moving within Luxembourg

Have you sold your house or apartment to move elsewhere? If you are leaving your home to move elsewhere within Luxembourg, you must also notify the municipal administration of your new municipality of residence. They will also remove you from the register of your former place of residence.

It is now possible to register your new residence in Luxembourg online for a number of municipalities via Myguichet.lu. This procedure is valid for a single person, their spouse or civil partner, and any minor children registered in the same household and at the same address.
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Registration at the consulate or embassy of your country of origin

As a new resident in Luxembourg, it is also recommended that you register with your consulate or embassy in Luxembourg.

This registration is essential for the issuance or renewal of official documents (passport, national identity card, etc.), but also in the event of birth/death, marriage, serious accident, arrest, notarized deed, etc. The consulate or embassy can assist you and facilitate administrative formalities.

Registration with the embassy or consulate of your country of origin is also essential for registration on the national electoral roll as a resident of Luxembourg. This will enable you to continue to participate in certain elections in your country of origin.

You can find a list of consulates and embassies in Luxembourg here .

Find out more about the formalities you need to complete when you move to Luxembourg.