Work for beneficiaries of a postponement of deportation or suspension of deportation for medical reasons

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Third-country nationals benefiting from a postponement of deportation or suspension of deportation for medical reasons may apply to work temporarily in certain specific cases. This temporary work permit (autorisation d’occupation temporaire - AOT) is only valid for one profession and one specific employer.

The AOT is valid for 6 months and can be renewed.

The granting of an AOT does not entitle the holder to a residence permit, or to the payment of full unemployment benefits.

Who is concerned

Third-country nationals benefiting from a valid decision to postpone deportation or suspend deportation for medical reasons are affected.

How to proceed

Temporary work permit application

Before hiring a third-country national, employers must declare the vacant position to the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l'emploi - ADEM).

The application submitted must include:

  • the certificate for the postponement or suspension of deportation;
  • where applicable, a certified copy of the original of certificates proving the professional qualifications of the worker;
  • a copy of the passport of the person concerned (if available);
  • a copy of the employment contract, dated, signed and compliant with Luxembourg labour law;
  • the CV of the person concerned;
  • a letter explaining and justifying the employment of the applicant by the employer;

Temporary work permit applications are approved or rejected by the Minister responsible for immigration.

Permit validity and renewal

The permit is valid for 6 months for a specific employer and for one profession. The permit is renewable for as long as the conditions are met.

A temporary work permit is no longer valid:

  • when it expires;
  • when one of the parties to the employment contract ends the working relationship;
  • when the decision to postpone deportation expires;
  • when the suspension of deportation for medical reasons expires.

A temporary work permit will be withdrawn:

  • if the beneficiary works in a different profession to that authorised;
  • if the beneficiary fraudulently resorted to dishonest practices or incorrect declarations to obtain it.

The applicant's employment contract will be terminated automatically when the temporary work permit expires or is withdrawn.

Who to contact

Ministry of Home Affairs General Department of immigration - Department for refugees

Address:
26, route d'Arlon L-1140 Luxembourg Luxembourg
B.P. 752 L-2017 Luxembourg
Phone:
(+352) 247 84565
from 9.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
Fax:
(+352) 247 84050
Email address:
immigration.asile@mai.etat.lu
Website:
https://maint.gouvernement.lu/en.html
Closed ⋅ Opens tomorrow at 8.30
Wednesday:
8.30 to 12.00
Thursday:
8.30 to 12.00
Friday:
8.30 to 12.00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8.30 to 12.00
Tuesday:
8.30 to 12.00
Service for new arrivals: Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 12.00; Extension desk: only by appointment.

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM)

    Address:
    Luxembourg
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 88 888
    Contact Center for job seekers
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 88 000
    Contact Center for employers
    Website:
    https://adem.public.lu/en.html
    Contact form

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Career Guidance Department (ADEM-OP) in the Maison de l’orientation, Diekirch

    Address:
    7, avenue de la Gare L-9233 Diekirch Luxembourg
    B.P. 7, L-9201 Diekirch
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 65 430
    Website:
    https://adem.public.lu/fr/orientation-professionnelle.html
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Contact form

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Career Guidance Department (ADEM-OP) in the Maison de l’orientation, Luxembourg

    Address:
    29, rue Aldringen L-1118 Luxembourg Luxembourg
    B.P. 19, L-2926 Luxembourg
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 85 480
    Website:
    https://adem.public.lu/fr/orientation-professionnelle.html
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Contact form

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Contact Centre for job seekers

    Address:
    Luxembourg
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 88 888
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Diekirch Agency

    Address:
    2, rue de Clairefontaine L-9220 Diekirch Luxembourg
    B.P. 7, L-9201 Diekirch
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Differdange Agency

    Address:
    4, place Marie-Paule Molitor-Peffer L-4549 Differdange Luxembourg
    B.P. 5, L-4501 Differdange
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Esch-sur-Alzette Agency

    Address:
    1, Porte de France L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette Luxembourg
    B.P. 289 L-4003 Esch-sur-Alzette
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Luxembourg Agency

    Address:
    13A, rue de Bitbourg L-1273 Luxembourg-Hamm Luxembourg
    B.P. 2208, L-1022 Luxembourg
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Main office in Luxembourg-Hamm

    Address:
    19, rue de Bitbourg L-1273 Luxembourg-Hamm Luxembourg
    B.P. 2208, L-1022 Luxembourg
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Wasserbillig Agency

    Address:
    44, Esplanade de la Moselle L-6637 Wasserbillig Luxembourg
    B.P. 38, L-6601 Wasserbillig
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

  • National Employment Agency (ADEM) Wiltz Agency

    Address:
    20, rue Winseler L-9577 Wiltz Luxembourg
    B.P. 57, L-9501 Wiltz
    Open Closes at 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00

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Related procedures and links

Procedures

Links

Further information

Hiring of a third-country national

on the Employment Portal (ADEM)

Legal references

Loi du 18 décembre 2015

relative à l'accueil des demandeurs de protection internationale et de protection temporaire, et modifiant la loi modifiée du 10 août 1991 sur la profession d'avocat

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