Your life in Luxembourg starts here
Make your move to Luxembourg
Small, central and prosperous, Luxembourg offers strong healthcare, near-universal English and a favourable regime for skilled arrivals. Investor and private-means routes lead to permanent residency in time, with dual citizenship allowed.
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At a glance
Luxembourg, in brief.
How Luxembourg compares with the 80+ destinations we cover. Luxembourg ranks among the best for size of expat community (7th of 81) and healthcare (21st of 78) and visa ease (24th of 81).
Compare destinations- Cost of living
- High
- Property
- Very expensive
- Healthcare
- Strong
- Safety
- Safe
- Climate
- Cool (~10°C)
- English
- Very widely spoken
- Expat community
- Very large
Investor or private-means route, 5yr PR, dual
Worldwide, 45.78% top, impatriate regime
Life in Luxembourg
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Your move plan
Luxembourg, one step at a time.
Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them. Each one links to the guide that walks you through it.
- 01Check which visa fits your moveRead the guide : Check which visa fits your move
- 02Work out your monthly budgetRead the guide : Work out your monthly budget
- 03Arrange health cover for your moveRead the guide : Arrange health cover for your move
- 04Understand how the health system worksRead the guide : Understand how the health system works
- 05Bring your pet, if you have oneRead the guide : Bring your pet, if you have one
- 06Find somewhere to rentRead the guide : Find somewhere to rent
- 07Open a local bank accountRead the guide : Open a local bank account
- 08Know your residency steps after you arriveRead the guide : Know your residency steps after you arrive
- 09Find a doctorRead the guide : Find a doctor
- 10Understand your tax positionRead the guide : Understand your tax position
- 11Sort out your driving licenceRead the guide : Sort out your driving licence
- 12Set up a phone and internetRead the guide : Set up a phone and internet
- 13Plan schools, if you're moving with childrenRead the guide : Plan schools, if you're moving with children
Plan your move
Answers for your move.
Free tools that turn big questions about Luxembourg into clear answers.
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- Compare cost of livingWhat your money is worth in Luxembourg.01
- Check retirement affordabilityWhere your pension clears the requirement.02
- Find visa optionsEvery route you could qualify for.03
- Get moving quotesUp to five free quotes from international movers.04
- Move money abroadTransfers with a currency specialist.05
The complete picture
The Luxembourg moving guide.
54 guides, from your visa to finding a vet. Start with the three most people need first.
- Start here · 01
Visas
Which visa fits your move, and how to apply.
- Start here · 02
Residency
Your residence permit, from first stay to long term.
- Start here · 03
Banking
Opening an account and moving money.
Visas, residency and work
6
Healthcare
7
Buying property
5
Health and wellbeing
8
Travel and transport
5
Driving and cars
5
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Real people who made the move.
People who built a life in Luxembourg share what surprised them, what helped and what they'd do again. All Luxembourg stories
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Laura Ratcliffe
Where, when and why did you move abroad? This year, I am expanding my singers club and singing lessons to Luxembourg. What…
Marina Kirchens-Sargsian
Hello everyone! My name is Marina-Kirchens Sargsian, I am a lawyer, CEO & Founder of MSK Group Law Firm in Luxembourg.I am…
Diana Lockhart
Diana Lockhart , more-than-middle-aged woman who loves her husband and will follow him anywhere!Where, when and why did you move abroad? We…
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