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Luxembourg – Property Building and Renovation

Any construction, renovation, or demolition work on property in Luxembourg will generally require a construction permit (autorisation de construire), granted by the relevant local municipal authority. The entire framework is closely regulated, shaped by each municipality’s General Development Plan (PAG),

Luxembourg – Property Financing

Non-citizens face no legal barriers to securing mortgage financing in Luxembourg, and local banks actively extend credit to foreign applicants. That said, non-residents should anticipate higher deposit requirements, a heavier documentation burden, and lengthier approval timelines compared to resident borrowers.

Luxembourg – Prescriptions and Medications

Luxembourg operates a thoroughly structured and tightly governed pharmacy and prescription framework. Every medicine — whether available without a prescription or requiring one — must be obtained exclusively through a licensed pharmacy. The country’s national health insurer, the Caisse Nationale

Luxembourg – Postal Service

Luxembourg’s mail network is run by POST Luxembourg, a state-owned enterprise responsible for letter delivery, parcel services, financial products, and telecommunications. The sector is partially open to competition, meaning private courier companies also serve the market alongside POST. Delivery coverage

Luxembourg – Mental Health

Luxembourg maintains a well-resourced and organised mental health system underpinned by compulsory social health insurance through the CNS. Psychiatric treatment is publicly reimbursed, but as of 2025 the majority of private psychotherapy falls outside CNS coverage, leaving many residents facing

Luxembourg – Maternity and Giving Birth

Luxembourg provides comprehensive, publicly funded maternity care through its National Health Fund (Caisse Nationale de Santé, CNS), which meets the overwhelming majority of pregnancy and childbirth expenses for all residents and registered employees. Almost all births take place in hospital,

Luxembourg – Leisure and Entertainment

Luxembourg delivers far more than its modest footprint would suggest when it comes to leisure and entertainment. Though it ranks among the smallest nations in Europe, it boasts an impressive cultural landscape encompassing world-class museums, a vibrant performing arts scene,

Luxembourg – Lease Agreements

Rental contracts in Luxembourg fall under the law of 21 September 2006 on residential tenancies, which underwent sweeping revisions in August 2024. The typical lease runs between two and three years, must be documented in writing, and is subject to

Luxembourg – Internet

Luxembourg ranks among Europe’s most connected countries, boasting near-universal access to gigabit-capable infrastructure, extensive 5G mobile coverage, and a lively residential provider market. For newcomers, getting online is generally straightforward: most operators allow you to sign up online, offer support

Luxembourg – Importing a Pet

Luxembourg welcomes domestic pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, and various other species. As a full EU member state, it operates within the EU Pet Travel Scheme, which makes relocation comparatively straightforward for owners arriving from other EU countries. Those coming