The glossary to understand and take action

Directorate-General for Immigration

The Directorate-General for Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs handles residence and work procedures falling within its remit. It is involved in particular in certain professional projects involving third-country nationals.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Nationality, place of residence, permit held and professional status determine the procedure. Social security affiliation or a signed contract does not replace the required work or residence authorisation.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Review the situation before setting a start date. The steps may also involve ADEM and employer documents. Use the information sheet corresponding exactly to the profile, then monitor the validity and renewal of the permit. The rules for resident employees must not automatically be applied to self-employed persons or cross-border workers.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A business wishes to recruit a person residing outside the EU. It checks the applicable process and the documents to be provided before the person's arrival.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Identifier nationalité et résidence
  • Vérifier le droit de travailler
  • Anticiper les renouvellements

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

Work and residence authorisationThe right to work and reside in Luxembourg depends on the person's nationality and circumstances. Certain activities carried out by third-country nationals require an appropriate authorisation or permit.Employment Development Agency (ADEM)ADEM is Luxembourg’s public employment service. It supports employers in particular with recruitment and the declaration of job vacancies, with services and measures subject to their own conditions.Employment contractThe employment contract governs an employment relationship, with the respective obligations of the employer and employee within the applicable legal framework.Operational declaration with the CCSSA procedure enabling a company to register as an employer with the CCSS.Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS)The Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) notably manages registrations and the collection of social security contributions within its remit.Social minimum wageThe social minimum wage is a statutory remuneration benchmark whose applicable amount varies, in particular, according to age, qualification and period.

Put it into practice

Explore further with our guides

Practical guideFirst hire: organising the employer file and payroll

Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

A definition gives you a reference point. To examine your situation, clarify your question with a professional.