New to Luxembourg
Housing
If you have recently moved to Luxembourg, you may wish to meet with other Irish citizens who are part of a local organisation or business network that can provide you with general advice, information and guidance.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a constitutional monarchy, is an independent sovereign state, tucked between Belgium, France and Germany. The country has a population of 549,680 inhabitants (2014). French, German and Luxemburgish are the administrative languages. English is widely spoken in Luxembourg City itself, but less so elsewhere. The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro.
Living in Luxembourg
Each Irish citizen with a valid passport can live in Luxembourg for a period up to 3 months. To stay longer, he has to prove that he has an employment contract or an independent job, an adequate income and medical insurance, or justify a regular inscription in a public or private institution.
You should be aware that whilst you are in Luxembourg you are legally obliged to carry photographic identification with you at all times.
Guides for recent arrivals
Residence
Newcomers to Luxembourg must declare their arrival within 8 days to their local "Administration Communale".
If you choose to live in Luxembourg City, you must go to the "Bierger-Center” of the “Ville de Luxembourg":
Contact details for each of the other towns' "Administrations Communales" are available on:
- All other "Administrations Communales"
You should contact the appropriate "Administration Communale" direct to find out their opening hours and what documents you will need to present.
Housing
If you are looking for accommodation in Luxembourg you may wish to consult some of the following websites, the local press and/or an estate agent (details of which can be found in the telephone directories)
Websites - Housing
- http://www.athome.lu
- http://www.habiter.lu
- http://www.appartager.lu
- http://www.viaah.lu
- http://www.immostar.lu
Websites - Local Press (Housing)
Students and stagiaires may also be eligible to apply for accommodation at the "Wunnraum fir Stagiairen" organisation.
Youth Activities
General information
Accommodation
Students and stagiaires may be eligible to apply for accommodation at the "Wunnraum fir Stagiairen" organisation.
Legal issues
The Embassy of Ireland is not in a position to recommend any lawyers and/or notaries. Lists of lawyers/notaries are available at
- Barreau de Luxembourg/Diekirch
- Chambre des Notaires
- English-Speaking Attorneys in Luxembourg (list from the American Embassy Luxembourg)
Public transport
Driving and cars
Driving Licence\Car Registration:
http://www.snca.lu/ & http://www.snct.lu/
It is advisable to travel with vehicle registration documents to prove you are the legal owner of the vehicle you are driving. Failure to do so could lead to the police confiscating and impounding your vehicle as well as imposing fines. You must have your passport with you for identification at all times.
Newspapers
There is no local daily newspaper in English.
City Magazine Luxembourg is a free bilingual (French/English) monthly newspaper issued by Luxembourg City. It is available in various stores, tourist offices and bars or by subscription.
Delano is a monthly magazine featuring business and local news for the international community in Luxembourg. Available at newsstands, by subscription, or online.
Online media in English for Luxembourg
- Wort.lu: Luxembourg and international news
- Delano: Business and local news as well as articles on lifestyle and culture
- Chronicle.lu: Luxembourg, international, business and community news
Daily Newspapers in Luxembourg (French and German language)
Local News in Luxembourg
Weekly Newspapers/Magazines in Luxembourg (French and German language)
Radio and TV
Local Radio Stations in Luxembourg
English language
- Radio Ara City 103.3 FM and 105.2 FM from 6 am. to 2 pm.
Monday to Friday at various times during the weekend
Luxemburgish (local) language
- RTL Radio Luxembourg 88.9 FM and 92.5 FM / day and night
Local Television Stations in Luxembourg
English language
There is no local English speaking TV Station in Luxembourg
Luxemburgish and French language
- RTL Télé Luxembourg
DVB-T Frequences: Channel 7: 191.5 MHz;
Channel 24: 498 MHz; Channel 27: 522 MHz
or by satellite Astra 23.5°E [12168V, 27500, 3/4]
(News in French in the evening every day)
Health and Security in Luxembourg
To contact the Emergency Services in Luxembourg or in any other European country, dial 112
- Pharmacies on duty
- List of hospitals
- Police
- Information on harmonised European numbers
- Social Security - before leaving Ireland - The Form E111 is no longer valid. You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving Ireland. The EHIC is not a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Luxembourg nationals.
Social Security - after your move to Luxembourg - Once employed in Luxembourg you will receive a European Health Insurance Card from Luxembourg. You should have this card with you at all times and especially if you are travelling to other EU countries as medical treatment there will only be covered if you have a valid European Health Insurance Card. Please note that these cards do expire (date of expiry on the back of the card). If out of date a new card can be ordered online.
Tourism in Luxembourg
The links below provide useful information for anyone wishing to spend some time in Luxembourg:
Employment in Luxembourg
To register as a job seeker, you should contact the
If you are seeking employment in Luxembourg you may wish to consult some of the following websites, the local press and/or an employment agency (details of which are available in the telephone directories)
- http://www.monster.lu
- http://www.stepstone.lu
- http://www.jobfinder.lu
- http://www.jobs.lu
- http://www.optioncarriere.lu
Information on Luxembourg Labor Law is available at:
Business in Luxembourg
The following websites provide useful information for people doing business in Luxembourg:
Education in Luxembourg
The following websites provide useful information on education in Luxembourg.
Culture in Luxembourg
The following websites provide useful information on culture in Luxembourg.
- luxembourgticket.lu (booking service for cultural events)
- Culture - Portail du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
- The hopping procession of Echternach (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010)
- Night of the Museums in Luxembourg city
- Luxembourg Philharmonie
- Conservatoire de Musique
- Centre des Arts Pluriels d'Ettelbruck
- Den Atelier
- Rockhal
- Kulturfabrik
- CarréRotondes a.s.b.l.
- Casino Luxembourg
- The New World Theatre Club (English speaking theatre)
- Fédération luxembourgeoise des théâtres professionnels
- Les théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg
- Abbaye de Neumünster
- Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg
Sports and Leisure in Luxembourg
Sports
- Special sport events and activities for everyone
- Luxembourg Sports Federations
- The Gaelic Sports Club of Luxembourg
- Rugby Club Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Football Federation
- Wichtelweb - Football News in English
- Luxembourg Tennis Federation
- Luxembourg Cycling Federation
- Luxembourg Cricket Federation
- Golf Clubs in and around Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Equestrian Federation
Leisure
- Volunteer Luxembourg
- Activities for children in Luxembourg
- Swimming pools and spa retreats in Luxembourg
- Nature and tours in Luxembourg
- Scouting and guiding for boys and girls
- Telstar International Scouts, Luxembourg
- Group of Cinemas
- The Second Degree (various courses)
- EVENTsnapper (Photo courses)
- Luxembourg Bridge Federation
European Institutions in Luxembourg
- European Parliament
- Secretary-General’s office of the European Parliament
- Court of Justice of the European Union incl. the “General Court” previously known as the “Court of First Instance”
- European Commission
- European Court of Auditors
- Publications Office of the European Union
- Eurostat
- Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union
- European Investment Bank (BEI)
- European Investment Fund (EIF)