Luxembourg – contingency measures

Under the withdrawal agreement, after five years’ legal residence in Luxemburg, UK nationals can obtain a permanent right of residence in the same way as EU citizens. After 31 December 2020, a specific residence document will be issued.

In a no-deal situation, Luxembourg will set up a smooth transition for the acquisition of the right of residency, based on a case-by-case assessment.

A grace period for will apply from one year from the date of withdrawal, during which an existing card issued under the 2004 Directive will serve as proof of residence.

A deadline of nine months after Brexit will apply to applications for the new third-country regime residence permits. A lighter process will be introduced to facilitate applications.

In the “cliff-edge” scenario, Luxembourg will apply the existing legislation relating to third-country nationals to UK citizens.