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Guidance
Official information that British people moving to and living in Luxembourg need to know, including BrexitEU Exit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving.
This page tells you what to do ahead of Brexit. It will be updated if anything changes, including if a deal is agreed.
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CheckYou may want to check entry requirements for Luxembourg in our travel advice.
You are required to register at the local town hall (“commune”) in Luxembourg when you arrive.
If you plan to stay in Luxembourg for more than 90 days, you must make a declaration of arrival (déclaration d’arrivée) at the local town hall (commune)(Commune) in your locality within 8 days. Within 3 months of arrival, you must get an address registration certificate (déclaration d’enregistrement) from the Commune. The Luxembourg government has more information on registering in Luxembourg.
If you are applying for nationality or residency and require a ’casier“casier judiciaire’,judiciaire”, you mustwill need to apply for a police certificate from the ACRO Criminal Records Office.
If you have never resided in the UK, please record this in the ‘additional“additional information’information” section on the application form.
If you have lived in Luxembourg legally for a continuous period of 5 years,years. you automatically acquire the right of permanent residence in Luxembourg. You can get an ‘attestation“attestation de séjour permanent’permanent” from your local commune or fill inout thethis ‘attestation’ form and send to the address on the form.
ReadYou can look at our travel advice for Luxembourg and sign up for up-to-date information on local laws and customscustoms, and safety and emergencies.
Reademergencies You can also read our guidance on moving or retiring abroad.
For the latest information on residency rules and registration processes in Luxembourg after Brexit,the UK leaves the EU, look at the Luxembourg government’s information on Brexitthe UK’s departure from the EU.
You can apply for or renew your British passport online from Luxembourg.
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If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, nothing will change until the end of 2020. DuringIn this time,time you can continue to travel freely in the Schengen area with your UK passport. What happens after 2020 will form the next part of negotiations.
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, new travel rules will apply. You mustshould have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland).
If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months needed.
You should check your passport is valid for travel before you book your trip. You’ll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport.
If there’sthe noUK leaves the EU without a deal, UK nationals will not need visas for short stays elsewhere in the EU.EU. You will be able to stay up to 90 days in another EU, EEA or EFTA country, within a 180-day180 day period. You mustshould retain evidence of travel (such(e.g. as train and plane tickets)tickets), in case these are requested by national authorities. If you hold a residence permit from an EU, EEA or EFTA country, you will be able to transit through other EU, EEA or EFTA countries to reach your country of residence. We will update this guidance as more information becomes available.
ReadYou should read the NHS guidance on who is able to able to accessingaccess healthcare in Luxembourg and how to register.
You can find English-speaking doctors in Luxembourg. You mustcan also check your prescriptions are legal.
If you are resident in Luxembourg, you should not be using a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from the UK to access healthcare in Luxembourg.
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If you live in Luxembourg and receive an exportable UK pension, contribution-based Employment Support Allowance or another exportable benefit, you may currently be entitled to state healthcare paid for by the UK. You mustwill need to apply for a certificate of entitlement known as an S1 certificatecertificate. You can apply for one by calling +44 (0)191 218 1999.
If you are an S1 form holder and are travelling outside of Luxembourg but within the EU, you mustshould apply for a UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). ReadYou can read the NHS guidance about the EHIC and how to apply.
Read You should also look at the Luxembourg government’s information on Brexitthe UK’s departure from the EU.
If you are registered as a resident in Luxembourg, you have the right to work in Luxembourg. ReadYou can read our guidance on working in another EU country.
CheckYou ifmay you need to apply for a UK criminal records certificate, known in Luxembourg as a ‘casier judiciare.’
If the UK leaves with a deal, your right to work will not change until the end of the implementation period.
ReadYou should read the Luxembourg government’s information about BrexitEU Exit
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The UK has a double-taxation agreement with Luxembourg to make sure that people do not pay tax on the same income in both countries. You should direct individual taxpayer questions about double-taxation relief to the relevant tax authority.
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If there’sthe noUK leaves the EU without a deal, it may become more expensive to use your UK bank card in the EU. ReadIf the UK leaves the EU without a deal, you should read our guidance on using a bank card, insurance or other financial servicesservice in the EUEU..
You mustwill need to tell the UK government offices that deal with your benefits, pension and tax if you are moving or retiring abroad.
If you retire in Luxembourg, you can claim:
If you get a ‘life certificate’ from the UK Pension Service, you must respond as soon as possible. Your payments may be suspended if you don’t.
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If therethe isUK leaves the EU with a deal and you work and pay social security contributions in Luxembourg, you will still be able to add your UK social security contributions towards your Luxembourg pension. This will happen even if you claim your pension after the end of the implementation period.
ReadYou can also read the Luxembourg government’s information on the UK’s departure from the EU.
Read our guidance on pensions if there’s no deal.
You may still be able to claim some UK benefits like child and disability benefits if you live in Luxembourg. You should:
ManyIf you are abroad for more than 4 weeks, many income-related benefits such as Pension Credit and Housing Benefit cannot be paid to you if you’re abroad for more than 4 weeks.you.
You may be eligible to claim some Luxembourg social security benefits – readsee about Luxembourg social security benefits.
You can request proof of the time you have worked in the UK from HMRC and any social security contributions made if you are asked for this.
The UK government will continue to pay child benefits and disability benefits to those eligible in the EU after Brexit.the UK leaves the EU.
If therethe isUK leaves the EU with a deal and you work and pay social security contributions in Luxembourg, your UK social security contributions will be taken into account when applying for Luxembourg contributions-based benefits. This will happen even if you claim contributions-based benefits after the end of the implementation period.
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You mustshould exchange your UK licence for a Luxembourg driving licence before the UK leaves the EU, as your UK licence may no longer be valid after the UK leaves the EU. You can still use your Luxembourg licence in the UK for short visits or exchange it for a UK licence without taking a test if you return to live in the UK.
For information on driving in Luxembourg, read our guidance on:
ReadYou can also read the European Union’s guidance on exchanging or renewing your driving licence.
Read our guidance on taking a vehicle out of the UK. FindYou can also find out how to change your UK vehicle licence plates to Luxembourg plates.
You can read the EU’s guidance on vehicle registration abroad and importing a vehicle into Luxembourg. You may be exempt from some taxes. If so,so you will need certificates of exemption.
If therethe isUK leaves the EU with a deal, you will continue to be able to drive in Luxembourg with a UK driving licence until the end of 2020.
If therethe isUK noleaves the EU without a deal, you will need to exchange your UK licence for a Luxembourg one.
ReadYou should read our guidance on driving in the EU after Brexitthe UK leaves the EU.
ReadYou can look at the Luxembourg government’s guidance on Brexitthe UK’s departure from the EU for more information.
You may be able to vote in some UK elections. You can:
If you’re resident in Luxembourg, you can vote in local municipal and European parliamentary elections.
If you’reyou are resident in Luxembourg, you can vote in local municipalelections andif Europeanyou parliamentarymeet electionsthe relevant criteria. You should read the Luxembourg Government’s guidance on voting.
You will still be able to vote in local elections in Luxembourg after Brexit.the UK leaves the EU.
If your child is born in Luxembourg, you will need to register the birth abroad.
If someone dies in Luxembourg, you can:
Find out how you can get married or conduct a civil partnership abroad.
You may also need:
You can read our guidance on buying a property abroad.
YouWhen the UK leaves the EU, you will still be able to travel to and from the UK with a cat, dog or ferret after Brexit, but the rules will change. ReadYou thecan read guidance on pet travel to Europe after BrexitUK leaves the EU.
While the UK is still an EU Member State you’ll be able to travel with your pet to the EU under the current pet travel rules using your current EU pet passport. If you are travelling with your pet for the first time,time youyou’ll musthave to visit your vet to get a pet passport.
Read guidance on returning your cat, dog or ferret to the UK. For moving pet horses and other equines read guidance on export horses and ponies: special rules.
You can dial the European emergency number on 112 or you can dial 113 in Luxembourg for the police.
Look at the full list of emergency numbers in Luxembourg.
If you are the victim of crime, have been arrested, or are affected by a crisis abroad, contact the British Embassy Luxembourg.
You mustshould tell the Luxembourg and UK authorities if you are returning to the UK permanently.
You should read our guidance on:
To move your pension to the UK, contact the International Pension Centre.
If you receive healthcare in Luxembourg through the S1 form, you must contact the Overseas Healthcare Team on +44 191 218 1999 to make sure your S1 is cancelled at the right time.
Please note that this information is provided as a guide only. Definitive information should be obtained from the Luxembourg authorities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information
2024-10-17 14:55
The exact date that EES will be introduced has not been confirmed
2024-08-19 13:40
Added information about the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
2024-04-16 12:43
Deleted paragraph related to information for Coronavirus. Corrected broken links in the following sections:Visas and residency, Visas and residency if you were living in Luxembourg before 1 January 2021, Working in Luxembourg and National insurance and social security contributions.
2024-04-09 10:39
Updated a broken link in the ‘Exchanging your licence if you were living in Luxembourg before 1 January 2021’ section.
2022-12-22 14:56
Updated election information including a link to register on the electoral registers
2022-07-18 10:12
Edited “Voting”, to reflect an update to voting rights for non-Luxembourg nationals.
2022-03-11 08:00
Important information in the Working in Luxembourg, and National insurance sections if you work in Luxembourg, even it if it is for an employer based in the UK.
2022-01-01 07:00
Visas and residency guidance updated, following the 31 December 2021 residency deadline for people with rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
2021-09-30 08:00
Guidance reviewed for Money, tax and banking, Benefits, Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, and Useful information sections.
2021-02-12 12:40
Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines
2020-09-07 14:16
Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021
2020-07-09 13:08
Visa and residency section updated with information about how to apply for the new residency document
2020-01-23 17:15
Brexit update: includes further details on passport validity, healthcare rights and State Pension uprating if the UK leaves the EU with a deal.
2019-09-23 16:24
Brexit update: healthcare section updated to reflect transitional arrangements announcement
2019-09-09 08:59
Brexit Update: Update to guidance on exchanging driving licenses
2019-09-03 17:12
Brexit update: Pensions section updated to include further details on State Pension uprating.
2019-06-04 12:06
EU Exit update: added new information to the “Passports and travel after the UK leaves the EU” section
2019-04-30 14:12
EU Exit update: added in new information in healthcare, passports and returning to the UK section