First things first
Don't forget to put your name on your letter box!
What to do after you've registered
Once you arrive, you may need to take care of some administrative formalities.
- Registering your arrival online: you can return to this page at any time to complete your other procedures.
- Registering in person: you can take this opportunity to complete all your other administrative formalities at once.
You can also check out the pages below to find out what you need to carry out these administrative procedures.
Certificates
Certificates of residence, long-form certificates of residence, certificates of registration at a reference address, certificates of registration on the electoral list, certificates of life. Order online.
Online administrative procedures
Save time and carry out your administrative procedures from the comfort of your own home: register your arrival or a change of address, request certificates, pay bills and taxes, manage your childcare vouchers (chèque-service accueil) and residential parking permit, register as a non-Luxembourgish resident, or declare your dog.
Getting around the city
Public transport (bus, tram, trains (second-class cabins only) and the finucular) can be used free of charge in Luxembourg City and throughout the entire country.
By car
Residential parking permit
If you live in Luxembourg City and own a car, you are entitled to a permit enabling you to park for free in your parking zone.
Car parks and P+R
Map displaying Luxembourg City's car parks and the free spaces available in real time at the Knuedler, Place du Théâtre, St Esprit, Monterey, Schuman, Glacis, Fort Wedell, Fort Neipperg, Rocade, Martyrs (Rousegäertchen), Gare, P+R Bouillon, P+R Stade, Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg-Sud, Brasserie, Place de l'Europe, Trois Glands, Adenauer, Luxexpo, P+R Kirchberg and P+R Beggen car parks.
Register, exchange, or convert a foreign driver's license
If you have a driver's license that was issued in a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you must exchange it for a Luxembourg driver's license within one year of moving to Luxembourg. You can submit your application to the SNCA as soon as you are registered in Luxembourg.
Please note: You can only exchange your driver's license after 185 days of actual residence in Luxembourg.
Download the cityapp – VDL!
Families, children and young people
Chèque-Service Accueil
The childcare service voucher scheme (chèque-service accueil – CSA) grants parents reduced rates for non-formal education and childcare services, depending on availability. The amount of the state contribution (CSA amount) and the amount of the parents' financial contribution are calculated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the parents' income, the number of children in the household, and the number of hours of non-formal education that the child is enrolled for. The CSA amount is paid to the service provider.
Enrolling your child in school
Every child who reaches the age of 4 by 1 September must begin attending school that same year. Municipal schools are free of charge for children who live in Luxembourg City.
For families
Infrastructure, services, support and activities for children and young people: childcare voucher scheme, municipal crèches, foyers scolaires, Kanner-Elteren-Center, school grants, and youth centres and clubs.
Settling into your new home
Waste and recycling
Estimate your charges
By recycling more, you reduce your residual waste and pay less! Calculate your annual charges using our calculator! RECYCLE MORE, PAY LESS
Collection calendar
Don't miss pickup day! Check the collection calendar to find out when the different types of household waste are collected on your street.
Other
Connection to the gas and electricity networks
For technical questions concerning the gas and electricity grids (connections, metre installations, grid repairs), please contact Creos Luxembourg S.A.
Registering your dog
New dog registration, annual fee, change of residence or owner, potentially dangerous dogs and death of a dog
Allowances, grants and subsidies
Overview of all the allowances, grants and subsidies of the City of Luxembourg.
Building permit
For construction works, extensions, renovations, alterations, demolitions, sheds, porch roofs, canopies, awnings, signs, fences along public roads, wells, water tanks, silos, manure and slurry pits, excavation and backfilling, retaining walls, development of open space and changes in the purpose of rooms or premises.
Paying your bills and taxes
Payment of municipal bills at the cash desk, by direct debit or wire transfer, property taxes, and information on the sending of tax cards
Useful links
Just moved to Luxembourg? Here are some useful links: administrative procedures offered by agencies such as the CCSS (Joint Social Security Centre), Zukunftskeess (Children's Future Fund), SNCA (National Society of Automotive Traffic), and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (visa, immigration, residence permits, etc.).
Building your social life
Hoplr
Get in touch with your neighbours with this free app.
What's on
The information provided in our calendar is drawn from www.eventsinluxembourg.lu, which is Luxembourg's most comprehensive calendar of events, covering a wide range of interests, such as culture, tourism, education, science and leisure events.
Cultural institutions
Subscribe to the newsletters of our cultural institutions or follow them on social media: municipal theatres, the Cinémathèque, the City-Bibliothèque, the Conservatoire and the Photothèque.
Festivals, fairs and events
Buergbrennen, Éimaischen, National Day, Schueberfouer, Winterlights, district fairs and sporting events
Stay informed
Keep up to date with all the City of Luxembourg news (whether digital or in print, and in various languages) how you like and when you like!
Luxembourgish language and culture courses
The courses are divided into four levels: A1 Beginner, A2 Intermediate, B1 Advanced and B2 Conversation.
Citymap – interactive map portal
Customisable, interactive online publication tools enabling users to insert all sorts of information about the city using the City's mapping products.
Activities for seniors
The Service Seniors organises a wide range of activities for seniors to meet people of the same age, expand their knowledge and participate in cultural events.
Understanding and engaging in municipal life
Meetings of the Municipal Council
Dates of upcoming meetings, live stream and meeting minutes. This report documents the Municipal Council's discussions and decisions.
Vote in elections
Full information on the various types of elections, specifically for residents of Luxembourg City.
Apply for Luxembourgish nationality
Procedures and conditions.