Relocation service
Relocation to Luxembourg, handled end to end
A successful relocation to Luxembourg is two projects in one: securing the right residence status, and actually settling in (home, bank, social security, schooling, taxes). This page covers the settlement layer and how Immigrate.lu coordinates both so nothing falls through the cracks.
Which route applies to me Test your eligibility
Relocation is more than a visa
Most providers stop at the permit. A real relocation to Luxembourg continues well beyond it: you still need somewhere to live, a bank account to receive salary, registration with social security, a school place for children, and a clean tax setup. When these run in parallel with the immigration file rather than after it, the whole relocation compresses by weeks.
Step one: the residence route
Every relocation to Luxembourg starts with the legal basis to stay. Depending on your situation that is the EU Blue Card, a standard work permit, a route for the family, or a business route via company formation. If you are unsure which fits, start with our move to Luxembourg route map.
The settlement checklist
Once the route is set, a Luxembourg relocation runs through a predictable sequence:
- Arrival declaration at your commune and the medical check
- Housing: search, lease, deposit and the commune registration that depends on an address
- Banking: opening a resident account, often needed before the first salary
- Social security (CCSS) affiliation for you and your dependants
- Schooling: public, European or international school places, which fill early
- Tax registration and the correct tax class
Each item has a dependency on another, which is why order matters in any relocation to Luxembourg.
Relocating with family
When you relocate to Luxembourg with a partner and children, the family file should be prepared alongside yours through family reunification, so arrival, schooling and the spouse's labour market access line up rather than lagging months behind.
Timelines and what to expect
A relocation to Luxembourg typically spans a few months from the residence authorisation to a fully settled household, depending on file completeness, housing availability and the season. These are realistic ranges, not guarantees, and a well sequenced plan is the single biggest lever on speed.
How Immigrate.lu coordinates your relocation
Immigrate.lu is an immigration advisory house, not a law firm. We run your relocation to Luxembourg as one coordinated project: eligibility, the residence file, then the settlement steps with our network of notaries, banks and partners. Reserved legal acts are handled by our partner lawyer. Begin by testing your eligibility, then book a first call.
See also
Move to Luxembourg Residence permit in Luxembourg
Plan your relocation to Luxembourg
One coordinated plan for the permit and the move, with an indicative timeline.
immigrate.lu is an immigration advisory house published by Financial Services Luxembourg SARL-S. Reserved legal acts are handled by Maître Cora Maglo, avocate à la Cour (CERNO Law Firm), Luxembourg Bar.
FAQ
What does relocation to Luxembourg involve beyond the visa?+
Relocation to Luxembourg involves, beyond the visa, the settlement layer: commune registration, housing and lease, opening a resident bank account, social security (CCSS) affiliation, schooling for children and tax registration. Running these in parallel with the immigration file shortens the whole relocation.
Do I need a residence permit before relocating to Luxembourg?+
Yes, a relocation to Luxembourg starts with a residence basis. Non EU nationals need a route such as the EU Blue Card, a work permit, family reunification or a business route, secured before arrival, while EU, EEA and Swiss citizens simply register with their commune.
Can Immigrate.lu help with housing and banking during relocation?+
During a relocation to Luxembourg, Immigrate.lu coordinates the settlement steps, including commune registration, banking introductions, social security and schooling, through its partner network, alongside the residence file. We are an advisory house, so reserved legal acts are handled by our partner lawyer.
How long does a relocation to Luxembourg take?+
A relocation to Luxembourg typically spans a few months from the residence authorisation to a settled household, depending on file completeness, housing availability and the season. These are indicative ranges rather than guarantees.
Can my family relocate to Luxembourg with me?+
Yes, your family can relocate to Luxembourg with you through family reunification for your spouse and minor children, usually with labour market access for the spouse. Preparing the family file alongside the main applicant keeps arrival and schooling on schedule.
What is the difference between moving and relocating to Luxembourg?+
Moving to Luxembourg usually refers to choosing the right residence route, while relocation to Luxembourg covers the full settlement project on top of it: housing, banking, social security, schooling and tax. Immigrate.lu coordinates both as one plan.