Dependent journey

Family reunification, dependent permits and co-insured healthcare.

You are joining a family member who already lives in Luxembourg. Family reunification, your own residence permit and being co-insured on the CNS are the steps that matter.

Documents to prepare

Marriage or birth certificate with apostille
Sponsor's residence permit and payslips
Proof of suitable accommodation
Passport photos for each family member

Your steps, in order

Step 1
Check the sponsor's eligibility
The family member in Luxembourg generally needs a valid permit, stable income and accommodation large enough for the family.
Step 2
File the family reunification request
Send the authorisation-to-stay request for each dependent with apostilled civil-status documents and translations.
Step 3
Collect the visa and arrive
With the authorisation, apply for the visa D in India, then travel.
Step 4
Declare arrival at the commune
Register every family member's address within 3 working days.
Step 5
Get co-insured on the CNS
Dependents are usually co-insured under the working family member — file the co-insurance form with the CNS.
Step 6
School and childcare
Contact the commune's school service to enrol children and ask about welcome classes for newcomers.

Good to know

Apostille and translate Indian marriage and birth certificates before leaving India.
A spouse's right to work depends on the permit type — check it before job hunting.