Which documents you need if you move with children

• Internal passport + a copy of the main and registration pages. In case you lose your foreign passport, the internal passport is the only document that verifies your identity to the embassy;
• International passport + a copy of all the pages certified by the notary.

• Personal birth certificate,
• A marriage certificate with an apostille, in case you have a spouse, or a divorce certificate in case you are separated,
• A death certificate, if you have minor children, and your partner (their parent) has died, you will need to submit this document.

You can request your criminal record, indicating the absence or existence of any criminal convictionsб from your local competent authority. You need to request it in person and receive it on paper. The criminal record should be recent, not more than 6 months old, and be notarized or apostilled. Normally, it takes 30 days to obtain this document, but the timing can differ depending on the country of your origin.

You will need them to confirm income, enroll your children in school, etc.

For adults

• Proof of income. Evidence of your ability to pay. This document confirms the official income. You can obtain this paper from your employer or at the tax office.

For children

• A reference, stating that you do not benefit from child support allowances in your country of origin.
• Academic or grades report for the past two years. If there is no such report, you can provide a certificate of attendance signed by the school principal.

For students

• Reference from the Dean's Office. Usually can be provided in English by the office (on demand).
• Professional and academic curriculum vitae. This should be an official document certified by the competent institution. It must list all of the academic work you have done during your studies.

• Travel Health Insurance. You might need it in case of illness until the local health insurance plan arrives.
• Patient medical record. In case you have health problems, chronic diseases, etc. Translate your medical record documents into English and notarize the translation.
• Vaccination certificates. Basically, it is an extract from your medical card for preventive vaccinations. You can obtain it from your local hospital where you receive healthcare usually. Both adults and children may find it useful to have this paper when relocating.

Required papers usually are as follows:

• educational diploma,
• labor contract,
• resume,
• cover letter.

However, depending on your employer company and ADEM requirements, you may also need:

• to apostille an educational diploma,
• to apostille a birth certificate,
• to provide notarized copies of your other documents: diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record, etc.

to provide notarized copies of your other documents: diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record, etc.

These types of documents are essential documents for the employment process. You may also need them to open a bank account in Luxembourg.

Should include apostille and notarized translations to French/German (also for convenience you can prepare them in Word format):

• Parents' birth certificates. The document is required to prove the relationship status, in case you plan to bring your family members to Luxembourg for family reunification.

It's reasonable to take some additional official papers that contain:

• The taxpayer identification number.
• The pension savings personal account identification number.

• Drivers license. You can drive for up to a year with your original license according to the law in Luxembourg, but you still have to apply for a replacement immediately upon arrival.
• IDP (International Driving Permit). It makes it much easier to move around the territory of the Grand Duchy, rent a car, and solve disputes that arise on the road.

Besides the essential diploma, consider collecting these papers:

• Degree documents that prove your academic titles;
• Certificate of Secondary Education;
• Professional retraining certificates and diplomas.

This is one of the necessary documents that require the notary's help – a general power of attorney in the name of a close relative or another trusted person must be made, so you can manage your property, accounts, etc. without being present.

This is one of the necessary documents that require the notary's help – a general power of attorney in the name of a close relative or another trusted person must be made, so you can manage your property, accounts, etc. without being present.

The Power of Attorney is not on the list of essential documents, but it is a must-have in case you do not plan to travel to your home country to deal with organizational moments in person.