Relocation and administrative setup

Notify Your Employer of Your Move

When moving, informing your employer is a simple but important step. It allows them to update your tax withholding information and helps avoid any administrative complications.

Special leave for moving

In Luxembourg, an employee is entitled to two days of special leave for moving. This can be a real help in managing the logistical aspects of moving day.

• This leave is paid
• It must be supported by documentation (lease, certificate of residence, etc.)
• It is limited to once every 3 years (unless for professional reasons)
• It must be taken at the time of the move. You cannot postpone it to a later date.

Notify schools

If you have children, this step deserves special attention. Moving can be unsettling for them. Informing them and planning for their school transition can make a real difference.

If your child stays at the same school

Simply provide your new address to the school to keep their records up to date.

If changing schools

In Luxembourg, enrollment depends on your place of residence (“school district”). It is therefore recommended that you begin the process as soon as possible with your new municipality.

However, if the move occurs during the school year, your child may, upon written request, finish the year at their current school. This is often a reassuring solution during a period of transition.

Children newly arrived in Luxembourg

Children benefit from specific support programs, including language support classes, to facilitate their integration.

Learn more about the Luxembourg school system

Set up mail forwarding

Amid the hustle and bustle of moving, this step is often overlooked… yet itis essential. It will save you a lot of hassle.

• Apply online, at a post office, or via a form
• Must be done at least 3 business days in advance
• Duration: 7 days to 1 year
• Valid for mail (excluding packages)

For an international move, remember to submit the request to the postal service in your country of departure, ideally well in advance.

See parcel delivery services in Luxembourg

Arranging transportation: moving companies or renting a van

Depending on your situation, you can hire professional movers or choose to handle the transport yourself by renting a van. This second option requires more effort but can also offer greater flexibility.

Request for use of public road

This step is often overlooked, but it makes moving day much easier.

In Luxembourg City

• Request must be submitted at least 5 business days in advance
• Permit subject to a fee depending on the zone
• Signs must be installed 24 hours in advance

In other municipalities

Please contact your local municipal office directly, as procedures may vary slightly.

Practical tips for your boxes

Simple organization can save you valuable time upon arrival:

• Group your belongings by box and by destination room. This will make unpacking easier.
• Clearly label the contents on each box (top and sides) and indicate which room it should be placed in at your new home. This will save you from having to open every box if you’re looking for a specific item before you’ve unpacked everything.
• Mark fragile items
• Avoid overpacking, especially with books.