Work and stay for holders of an EU Blue Card issued by another Member State
Stay of up to 90 days
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If you are a third-country national with an EU Blue Card who plans to settle and work in Luxembourg for a period of up to 90 days, you must declare your arrival in Luxembourg.
Who is concerned
Third-country nationals who:
- have:
- an EU Blue Card issued by another Member State; or
- a long-term EU residence permit with the remark 'former holder of an EU Blue Card', issued by another Member State;
- plan to settle and work in Luxembourg for a duration of up to 90 days.
The maximum duration of legal stay is 90 days over any 180-day period.
How to proceed
Necessary procedures
Upon arrival in Luxembourg, you must:
- submit a declaration of arrival of a third country national for a stay of up to 3 months to the communal administration of your place of residence in Luxembourg;
- be in possession of a valid passport;
- be the holder of:
- a valid EU Blue Card issued by another Member State; or
- a long-term EU residence permit with the remark 'former holder of an EU Blue Card', issued by another Member State;
Rights
You have the right to:
- stay in the country for a maximum duration of 90 days over any 180-day period;
- carry out a professional activity for the maximum authorised period of 90 days from the date of your entry into the country, without requiring a work permit from the Luxembourg authorities.
Departing from Luxembourg
You must file a declaration of departure on the day before you leave the country (at the latest) with the communal administration of your place of residence in Luxembourg.
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Loi modifiée du 29 août 2008
portant sur la libre circulation des personnes et l’immigration
