I'm not European: can my spouse arrive at the same time as me?

It depends on your permit. With an EU Blue Card, your family can apply at the same time as you and get their authorisation at the same time. Otherwise, you apply for family reunification once you have your residence permit: you need suitable housing, stable resources and health insurance. Each residence permit then costs €80. Check your situation on Guichet.lu.

How long does family reunification take?

Outside the EU, the administration has at most 9 months to reply, except in complex cases (90 days if your family joins you after you get your EU Blue Card). For the spouse of an EU citizen, the residence card is issued within 6 months at most, with a receipt in the meantime.

Which health insurance should I show for my family's visa application?

You need health insurance covering your whole family: it is a condition for family reunification. Check the type of insurance accepted and how long it must last with the embassy or on Guichet.lu. Once here, ask the CNS to co-insure your spouse and children: conditions on cns.public.lu.

Is the Blue Card possible with experience but no degree?

Yes, it is possible without a degree: you then need at least 5 years of experience at a level comparable to a higher-education degree, relevant to the job (3 years out of the last 7 for an IT manager or IT specialist). You also need at least €65,652 gross a year and a contract of at least 6 months. For a regulated profession, you must also meet its access conditions.

What housing budget should I plan for a family with one child?

For a 2-bedroom flat, trigger finds €1,600 to €2,800 a month depending on the area. When you move in, plan for up to 2 months' deposit, your half of the agency fees and the first month's rent.

Planning to settle in Luxembourg? We'll help you prepare for everything

Estimate your net salary, prepare your paperwork and your budget: everything you need to settle in Luxembourg without improvising, before you even arrive.

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Your reflexes

Prepare your paperwork before you leave
What to do before you leave, and what to do when you arrive.
Estimate your real net salary
The gross salary you're offered is not what you'll receive: tax and contributions change everything.
Plan ahead for your housing search
Rent, deposit, agency fees: the upfront budget is high.
Understand your future health cover
The CNS covers you from the moment you are affiliated, with or without top-up insurance.
Get your diploma recognised
Depending on your profession, recognition may be mandatory before you start working.
Know Luxembourg employment law
Contract, probation period, leave: what's different from back home.

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Frequently asked questions

See yourself elsewhere?

You're not in Luxembourg yet, but you're seriously thinking about it. Maybe a job offer is on the table, or you're exploring the idea of moving your whole life here. At this stage, what matters is planning ahead: avoiding nasty surprises and arriving with a plan.

The first real question is money. A gross salary on a job offer doesn't mean much until you know what you'll take home once tax and contributions are deducted. Our simulator gives you that amount so you can negotiate your offer with full knowledge and check whether it lets you live comfortably in Luxembourg.

Next, there's the paperwork to prepare: depending on your nationality, you'll need a work permit or an EU Blue Card (with a salary threshold to know for 2026). We explain the process step by step.

Budget-wise, moving and settling in come at a cost. We help you estimate what it really adds up to, from the rental deposit to the first few months.

And because finding a home from abroad can feel like an obstacle course, we give you the right leads. Finally, if your profession requires it, start getting your diploma recognised before you even arrive: it'll save you weeks.

Everything here is made for a future newcomer to Luxembourg who wants to settle in without improvising.