Rights conferred by international protection
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Persons with either the refugee status or the subsidiary protection status are granted several rights.
The present provisions do not apply to persons awaiting a decision because the procedure is still ongoing.
Residence permits and travel documents
Beneficiaries of international protection receive a residence permit "international protection" with a 5-year validity. They are thus admitted to circulate freely in all of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
A travel document for refugees is issued to persons who have obtained such a status and which enables them to travel outside of Luxembourg. Beneficiaries of international protection are not allowed to return to their country of origin on pain of losing their international protection status.
Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection are expected to produce a national passport in order to receive the documents enabling them to travel.
Education, work, accommodation and health care
Beneficiaries of international protection have access to social security benefits, accommodation, education and health care in the same conditions as Luxembourg citizens. Hence, they may profit from the various aids and benefits granted in these areas.
They are also allowed to carry out salaried or unpaid activities provided it is in compliance with the provisions in the sector of activity concerned and in the public services sector.
Luxembourg legislation applies in all matters concerning remuneration, access to social security schemes related to salaried or unpaid activities, as well as all other conditions regarding employment.
Employment training measures for adults, vocational training and professional experiences may also be offered.
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Further information
Important information:This page is currently being updated. Following the entry into force of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will apply across the European Union from 12 June 2026, some of the information on this page may no longer...
Legal references
1. relative à la protection internationale et à la protection temporaire; 2. modifiant - la loi modifiée du 10 août 1991 sur la profession d'avocat, - la loi modifiée du 29 août 2008 sur la libre circulation des personnes et l'immigration, - la loi du 28 mai 2009 concernant le Centre de rétention; 3. abrogeant la loi modifiée du 5 mai 2006 relative au droit d'asile et à des formes complémentaires de protection
