Key Points
- Luxembourg will require all holders of temporary residence and permanent residence cards that were issued before June 2019 to apply for a biometric residence card
Overview
The government of Luxembourg announced that residence cards and permanent residence cards issued as a printed form to third-country nationals and family members of European Union citizens will expire on August 3, 2023. Instead, these individuals will be required to apply for a new residence permit card that contains biometric information.
What are the Changes?
The government of Luxembourg will require all holders of temporary residence and permanent residence cards that were issued before June 2019 to apply for a new card containing biometric information. According to the government of Luxembourg, these measures will align the country’s residence card policy with the requirements of the European Union.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Luxembourg’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: The Government of Luxembourg
