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New to Luxembourg

If you have recently moved to Luxembourg, you may wish to meet with other Irish citizens who are part of a local organisation or business network that can provide you with general advice, information and guidance.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a constitutional monarchy, is an independent sovereign state, tucked between Belgium, France and Germany. The country has a population of 549,680 inhabitants (2014). French, German and Luxemburgish are the administrative languages. English is widely spoken in Luxembourg City itself, but less so elsewhere. The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro.

Living in Luxembourg

Each Irish citizen with a valid passport can live in Luxembourg for a period up to 3 months. To stay longer, he has to prove that he has an employment contract or an independent job, an adequate income and medical insurance, or justify a regular inscription in a public or private institution. 

You should be aware that whilst you are in Luxembourg you are legally obliged to carry photographic identification with you at all times.

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Residence

Newcomers to Luxembourg must declare their arrival within 8 days to their local "Administration Communale".

If you choose to live in Luxembourg City, you must go to the "Bierger-Center” of the “Ville de Luxembourg":

Contact details for each of the other towns' "Administrations Communales" are available on:

  • All other "Administrations Communales"

You should contact the appropriate "Administration Communale" direct to find out their opening hours and what documents you will need to present.

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Housing

If you are looking for accommodation in Luxembourg you may wish to consult some of the following websites, the local press and/or an estate agent (details of which can be found in the telephone directories)

Websites - Housing

Websites - Local Press (Housing)

Students and stagiaires may also be eligible to apply for accommodation at the "Wunnraum fir Stagiairen" organisation.

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Youth Activities

General information

Accommodation

Students and stagiaires may be eligible to apply for accommodation at the "Wunnraum fir Stagiairen" organisation. 

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Driving and cars

Driving Licence\Car Registration:

http://www.snca.lu/ & http://www.snct.lu/

It is advisable to travel with vehicle registration documents to prove you are the legal owner of the vehicle you are driving. Failure to do so could lead to the police confiscating and impounding your vehicle as well as imposing fines. You must have your passport with you for identification at all times.

Automobile Club (Breakdown assistance)

“Code de la Route” (Luxembourg traffic laws)

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Newspapers

There is no local daily newspaper in English.

City Magazine Luxembourg is a free bilingual (French/English) monthly newspaper issued by Luxembourg City. It is available in various stores, tourist offices and bars or by subscription.

Delano is a monthly magazine featuring business and local news for the international community in Luxembourg. Available at news stands, by subscription, or online.

Online media in English for Luxembourg

  • Wort.lu: Luxembourg and international news
  • Delano: Business and local news as well as articles on lifestyle and culture
  • Chronicle.lu: Luxembourg, international, business and community news

Daily Newspapers in Luxembourg (French and German language)

Local News in Luxembourg

Weekly Newspapers/Magazines in Luxembourg   (French and German language)

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Radio and TV

Local Radio Stations in Luxembourg

English language

  • Radio Ara City 103.3 FM and 105.2 FM from 6 am. to 2 pm.
    Monday to Friday at various times during the weekend

Luxemburgish (local) language

Local Television Stations in Luxembourg

English language

There is no local English speaking TV Station in Luxembourg

Luxemburgish and French language

  • RTL Télé Luxembourg
    DVB-T Frequences: Channel 7: 191.5 MHz;
    Channel 24: 498 MHz; Channel 27: 522 MHz
    or by satellite Astra 23.5°E [12168V, 27500, 3/4]

(News in French in the evening every day)

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Health and Security in Luxembourg

To contact the Emergency Services in Luxembourg or in any other European country, dial 112

Social Security - after your move to Luxembourg - Once employed in Luxembourg you will receive a European Health Insurance Card from Luxembourg. You should have this card with you at all times and especially if you are travelling to other EU countries as medical treatment there will only be covered if you have a valid European Health Insurance Card. Please note that these cards do expire (date of expiry on the back of the card). If out of date a new card can be ordered online.

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Employment in Luxembourg

To register as a job seeker, you should contact the

If you are seeking employment in Luxembourg you may wish to consult some of the following websites, the local press and/or an employment agency (details of which are available in the telephone directories)

Information on Luxembourg Labor Law is available at:

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