Family Reunification of Third-Country Nationals in Luxembourg: 2017-2024 Situation Analysis

A precise and detailed legal framework regulating family reunification in Luxembourg was established in 2008, with entering into force of the amended law of 29 August 2008 on free movement of persons and immigration (the Immigration Law). Until then, the right to family reunification was solely provided by the international law and regulated by administrative practice. Therefor transposition of the Directive 2003/86/EC of 22 September 2003 on the right to family reunification allowed to address this shortcoming.
Notable changes have taken place in the national legislation since the publication of the last EMN Luxembourg study “Family reunification of third-country nationals in the EU: national practices” in 2017. Namely the Law of 8 March 2017 amending the law of 29 August 2008 on free movement of persons and immigration, abrogating the 12-month residence requirement for certain categories of applicants. While also amending the deadline for granting the authorization of stay to family members of the EU Blue Card holders and intra-corporate transferees (ICT). These amendments were implemented with and aim to improve the attractiveness of Luxembourg for legal migration for third-country nationals and their family members.