{"id":69,"date":"2026-08-14T18:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/ca\/moving-from-canada-to-luxembourg\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:48:20","slug":"moving-from-canada-to-luxembourg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/ca\/moving-from-canada-to-luxembourg\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving from Canada to Luxembourg (2026): Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flyto-article\">\n<p>The Canada-to-Luxembourg corridor is a low-volume but high-stakes move: a long-haul ocean or air freight leg out of Canada, followed by customs clearance into one of the European Union&#8217;s smallest and wealthiest member states. Getting it right means handling two separate legal systems at once \u2014 Canada&#8217;s export and tax-exit rules on the way out, and Luxembourg&#8217;s EU import and residence rules on the way in. This guide walks through both halves, in order, and closes with a short note on the reverse trip. It is written for anyone physically resident in Canada who is relocating their home and household to the Grand Duchy: professionals on a work contract, EU Blue Card holders, and families settling long-term.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flyto-article-img\" style=\"margin:26px 0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(15,15,15,.3);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flyto-wp-uploads.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/03182801\/FLYTO-Muutto-Kuvaaja-Nuuti-Paananen-1-1_2_11zon-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Flyto Relocation international moving\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Canada&#8217;s customs authority is the <strong>Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)<\/strong>; an emigrant&#8217;s personal and household effects are specifically <strong>excluded<\/strong> from the &quot;no export declaration required&quot; list, so a declaration through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/ndr-adr-eng.html\">Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)<\/a> is generally required.<\/li>\n<li>In practice the CERS declaration is usually filed by your international mover or freight forwarder; the general exporter-reporting rules are set out in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/dm-md\/d20\/d20-1-1-eng.html\">CBSA Memorandum D20-1-1<\/a>, and individuals exporting their own effects should confirm current CERS registration requirements with CBSA.<\/li>\n<li>Leaving Canada permanently triggers a <strong>deemed disposition (&quot;departure tax&quot;)<\/strong> on most property; report the date you left to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/leaving-canada-emigrants.html\">CRA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg&#8217;s customs authority is the <strong>Customs and Excise Agency (Administration des douanes et accises)<\/strong>; a genuine transfer of residence from a third country can be imported <strong>free of duty and VAT<\/strong> if conditions are met (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>As a third-country national you generally need a <strong>temporary authorisation to stay approved before you arrive<\/strong>, then a residence permit within 3 months of entry (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/plus-3-mois\/ressortissant-tiers\/salarie\/salarie-pays-tiers.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Pets need a <strong>microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an EU animal health certificate endorsed by an official CFIA veterinarian before departure<\/strong>; because Canada is an EU-listed country, <strong>no rabies antibody titration test is required<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\/eu-non-commercial\">CFIA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/listing-territories-and-non-eu-countries_en\">EU<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg&#8217;s duty-and-VAT relief requires you to have lived outside the EU for <strong>at least 12 consecutive months<\/strong> and to have owned and used the goods for <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. Your Luxembourg immigration status decides your customs treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Everything on the customs side flows from your immigration status, so settle that first. Luxembourg is an EU and Schengen state, and as a Canadian you are a &quot;third-country national&quot; under its immigration law. For a stay longer than three months as a salaried worker, you must apply for a <strong>temporary authorisation to stay from outside the country<\/strong> \u2014 submitted to the General Department of Immigration \u2014 and it must be approved <strong>before you travel<\/strong>. After arrival, you make a declaration of arrival with your commune (within 3 days) and apply for your <strong>residence permit within three months of entry<\/strong> to the General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, via <a href=\"http:\/\/MyGuichet.lu\">MyGuichet.lu<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/plus-3-mois\/ressortissant-tiers\/salarie\/salarie-pays-tiers.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Why this matters for your shipment: Luxembourg customs will only grant duty-and-VAT-free entry to your household goods if you can prove you are genuinely establishing your normal residence there. The <a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">customs relief application<\/a> asks for evidence of establishment such as an employment contract, property deed, or utility bills. If your immigration file is incomplete, your container can sit at customs accruing storage charges. Sort the visa first, then book the freight.<\/p>\n<h2>2. The Canada export side \u2014 CBSA, CERS, and your tax exit<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Customs authority.<\/strong> Exports from Canada are governed by the <strong>Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)<\/strong>. The paper B13A export declaration has been replaced by the electronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/cers-guide-scde-eng.html\">Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do household goods need a declaration?<\/strong> This is a common trap. Ordinary personal and household effects that are <em>not<\/em> an emigrant&#8217;s are exempt from export reporting. But the CBSA&#8217;s list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/ndr-adr-eng.html\">goods that do not need an export declaration<\/a> covers &quot;non-restricted personal and household effects, <strong>other than those of an emigrant<\/strong>.&quot; Because a permanent move to Luxembourg makes you an emigrant, your shipment falls outside that exemption and a CERS declaration is generally required before the goods leave Canada. The general exporter-reporting rules are set out in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/dm-md\/d20\/d20-1-1-eng.html\">Memorandum D20-1-1<\/a>. Most people let their international mover or freight forwarder file the declaration, which is the simplest route; if you intend to report your own export, confirm the current CERS account and registration requirements directly with CBSA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No population register to deregister from.<\/strong> Unlike the Nordic and many continental European countries, Canada keeps <strong>no central population register<\/strong>, so there is no municipal &quot;deregistration&quot; step. Your administrative exit is handled through tax and provincial systems instead \u2014 see below and the CRA&#8217;s overview for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents.html\">individuals leaving Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tax residency exit.<\/strong> This is the part people underestimate. When you sever your residential ties and settle abroad, the CRA treats you as an <strong>emigrant<\/strong>, and you are generally deemed to have disposed of most of your property at fair market value on your departure date \u2014 the so-called <strong>departure tax<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/dispositions-property.html\">CRA \u2014 dispositions of property<\/a>). Practical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Report the <strong>date you left Canada<\/strong> to the CRA; there is no dedicated form, but the date drives your emigrant tax return (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/leaving-canada-emigrants.html\">CRA \u2014 leaving Canada<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>If the fair market value of all your property (with exceptions such as cash and registered plans) exceeds <strong>CAD $25,000<\/strong>, file <strong>Form T1161<\/strong> (List of Properties by an Emigrant); report deemed dispositions on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t1243.html\">Form T1243<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Certain property \u2014 including Canadian real estate and registered plans such as RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs \u2014 is not subject to the deemed disposition (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/dispositions-property.html\">CRA \u2014 dispositions of property<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Separately, notify your <strong>provincial or territorial health insurance plan<\/strong> of your departure \u2014 coverage rules and end dates vary by province (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/leaving-canada-emigrants.html\">CRA \u2014 leaving Canada<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is genuinely worth professional tax advice; a wrong departure date can change what you owe.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Ports and transit \u2014 the realistic routes out of Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Luxembourg is landlocked, so nothing sails directly there. Your goods travel by sea to a North-West European port (typically Antwerp, Rotterdam or Bremerhaven) and then overland into the Grand Duchy, or they fly into a European hub and truck in.<\/p>\n<p>On the Canadian side, your gateway depends on where you live:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Port of Montr\u00e9al<\/strong> \u2014 the dominant East Coast hub for European and Atlantic trade, and the natural departure port for shipments from central and eastern Canada.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Port of Halifax<\/strong> \u2014 an ice-free Atlantic gateway, useful year-round for the Maritimes and as an alternative to Montr\u00e9al.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Port of Vancouver<\/strong> and <strong>Prince Rupert<\/strong> \u2014 Canada&#8217;s largest ports, but Pacific-facing and oriented to Asia; Europe-bound cargo from the west usually still routes through an eastern gateway or transships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transit times (freight-industry estimates, not official figures).<\/strong> Ocean transit from an East Coast Canadian port to North-West Europe is commonly quoted at roughly <strong>2\u20134 weeks port-to-port<\/strong>, with total door-to-door timelines of <strong>6\u201310 weeks<\/strong> once packing, consolidation, sailing schedules and European customs are included. Air freight is far faster \u2014 often <strong>a few days to about two weeks door-to-door<\/strong> \u2014 but at several times the cost, so it suits urgent or small consignments. Treat every number here as a planning estimate; actual times depend on carrier schedules, season and customs, and no government publishes guaranteed transit times for household moves.<\/p>\n<h2>4. The Luxembourg import side \u2014 the customs relief application<\/h2>\n<p>Luxembourg&#8217;s <strong>Customs and Excise Agency (Administration des douanes et accises)<\/strong> administers the transfer-of-residence relief. Done correctly, your household goods enter <strong>free of import duty and VAT<\/strong>. The full procedure is set out on <a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are transferring your <strong>normal place of residence<\/strong> from a third country (Canada) to Luxembourg.<\/li>\n<li>You resided in the third country for <strong>at least 12 consecutive months<\/strong> before the move.<\/li>\n<li>The goods were in your <strong>possession for at least 6 months<\/strong> before you ceased residence abroad, and non-consumable items must have been <strong>used<\/strong> at your former home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Timing.<\/strong> The declaration must be lodged <strong>within 12 months<\/strong> of the change of residence at the latest. Goods may be imported in stages within that window, and you can even apply up to <strong>6 months before<\/strong> the move by giving a formal commitment (to establish residence within 6 months) and a security deposit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Documents you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A detailed, <strong>dated and signed inventory<\/strong> with estimated values.<\/li>\n<li>The customs <strong>commitment form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your <strong>ID card or passport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of your former residence<\/strong> (certificates, lease, utility bills, passport stamps).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of establishing residence in Luxembourg<\/strong> (employment contract, property deed, or utility bills).<\/li>\n<li>For any vehicle: registration certificate and purchase invoice or leasing contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Not covered by the relief:<\/strong> alcoholic beverages, tobacco, certain vehicles, professional equipment, and any goods you have owned for less than six months.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Pets \u2014 the rules on both ends<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Leaving Canada (CFIA).<\/strong> Most pets need an export certificate endorsed by an <strong>official Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veterinarian before they leave the country<\/strong> \u2014 the CFIA cannot endorse a certificate once the animal is gone (<a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\">CFIA \u2014 exporting pets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/documents\/travel-documents-for-your-pets\">travel.gc.ca<\/a>). Requirements are country-specific, so use the CFIA&#8217;s dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\/eu-non-commercial\">EU non-commercial movement<\/a> instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entering Luxembourg (EU rules).<\/strong> A dog, cat or ferret must be: <strong>identified by a microchip<\/strong>; <strong>vaccinated against rabies<\/strong> (the animal must be at least 12 weeks old when vaccinated); and accompanied by an <strong>EU animal health certificate<\/strong> issued by an official veterinarian (<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/bringing-pet-eu-non-eu-country_en\">EU \u2014 bringing a pet from a non-EU country<\/a>). Crucially, <strong>Canada is on the EU&#8217;s list of approved countries<\/strong>, which means your pet does <strong>not<\/strong> need a rabies antibody titration test \u2014 a major time and cost saving over unlisted-country moves (<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/listing-territories-and-non-eu-countries_en\">EU \u2014 listing of territories and non-EU countries<\/a>). A maximum of <strong>5 pets<\/strong> may move under the non-commercial rules. Book the CFIA endorsement appointment well ahead \u2014 it is the step most likely to derail a departure date.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Vehicles, money and the things people forget<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Vehicles.<\/strong> A private car can qualify for the same transfer-of-residence relief, provided you supply the registration certificate and purchase or leasing documents (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>). Beyond customs, a North American vehicle must meet EU technical and registration requirements before it can be plated locally, which often makes shipping a car uneconomic \u2014 weigh the cost carefully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Money.<\/strong> Both borders police the physical movement of cash. Before you travel, check the current cash-declaration thresholds and forms with the <strong>CBSA<\/strong> on the Canadian side and the <strong>EU customs<\/strong> rules on the Luxembourg side, and declare large sums proactively \u2014 undeclared currency can be seized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy-to-miss items.<\/strong> Keep passports, the pet certificate, your inventory and the customs commitment form in your hand luggage, not the container. Don&#8217;t ship prohibited or restricted goods (weapons, certain foods and plants). Line up your Luxembourg address and employment paperwork before the shipment sails, because customs relief hinges on proving establishment. And remember there is <strong>no return of duty<\/strong> if you later re-export \u2014 plan the move as permanent.<\/p>\n<h2>How Flyto handles your Canada to Luxembourg move<\/h2>\n<p>Flyto runs strong in-house European operations \u2014 our own offices, warehouses, teams and vehicles across Northern, Central and Southern Europe \u2014 combined with a carefully chosen network of vetted partners and subcontractors for the legs we don&#8217;t cover directly, including the ocean freight out of Canada. In Luxembourg we work with trusted local partners for customs clearance and final delivery. We don&#8217;t claim to do every mile ourselves; we coordinate the whole chain so the handovers are clean and your goods clear customs without surprises.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do I really have to file a Canadian export declaration for my own household goods?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, generally. An emigrant&#8217;s personal and household effects are specifically excluded from the CBSA&#8217;s &quot;no declaration required&quot; list, so a CERS declaration is normally needed before the goods leave Canada. Most people let their mover or freight forwarder handle the filing; if you plan to report it yourself, confirm the current CERS registration requirements with CBSA (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/ndr-adr-eng.html\">CBSA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I pay import duty or VAT in Luxembourg?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot if your shipment qualifies as a genuine transfer of residence: you lived outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months, owned and used the goods for at least 6 months, and file the customs application within 12 months of moving (<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">guichet.public.lu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does my dog need a rabies blood test?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Canada is an EU-listed country, so a microchipped, rabies-vaccinated pet with an official EU animal health certificate does not need a titration test \u2014 but the certificate must be endorsed by a CFIA vet before departure (<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/listing-territories-and-non-eu-countries_en\">EU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\/eu-non-commercial\">CFIA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the &quot;departure tax&quot; everyone mentions?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you emigrate, the CRA deems you to have sold most of your property at fair market value on your departure date, taxing the accrued gain. Real estate and registered accounts like RRSPs and TFSAs are excluded; large holdings may require Forms T1161 and T1243 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/dispositions-property.html\">CRA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does the move take?<\/strong><br \/>\nPlan on roughly 6\u201310 weeks door-to-door by sea and a few days to about two weeks by air. These are freight-industry estimates, not official figures \u2014 carrier schedules and customs drive the real timeline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about moving back \u2014 Luxembourg to Canada?<\/strong><br \/>\nReturning or settling in Canada, you declare your goods to the CBSA on <strong>Form BSF186<\/strong> (Personal Effects Accounting Document), listing everything including &quot;goods to follow.&quot; Former residents must generally have been away for a continuous absence of at least one year, and personal effects owned, possessed and used abroad for at least six months can typically enter duty-free (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/mrc-drc-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 moving or returning to Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\">Form BSF186<\/a>). Pets moving the other way must meet Canada&#8217;s import rules, and you would file a Luxembourg\/EU export as needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/ndr-adr-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Goods that do not need an export declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/cers-guide-scde-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/dm-md\/d20\/d20-1-1-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Memorandum D20-1-1: Exporter Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/export\/menu-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Exporting commercial goods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/mrc-drc-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Moving or returning to Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/publications\/forms-formulaires\/bsf186-eng.html\">CBSA \u2014 Form BSF186 (Personal Effects Accounting Document)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/leaving-canada-emigrants.html\">CRA \u2014 Leaving Canada (emigrants)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents\/dispositions-property.html\">CRA \u2014 Dispositions of property for emigrants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/international-non-residents\/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents.html\">CRA \u2014 Individuals leaving or entering Canada and non-residents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t1243.html\">CRA \u2014 Form T1243, Deemed Disposition of Property by an Emigrant of Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\">CFIA \u2014 Exporting pets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/animal-health\/terrestrial-animals\/exports\/pets\/eu-non-commercial\">CFIA \u2014 Export of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU: non-commercial movements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/documents\/travel-documents-for-your-pets\">Travel.gc.ca \u2014 Travel documents for your pets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/declarer-biens-personnels-douanes-demenagement-pays-tiers-vers-Luxembourg.html\">Guichet.public.lu \u2014 Declaring personal property to customs when moving from a third country to Luxembourg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/plus-3-mois\/ressortissant-tiers\/salarie\/salarie-pays-tiers.html\">Guichet.public.lu \u2014 Conditions of residence for third-country salaried workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/bringing-pet-eu-non-eu-country_en\">European Commission \u2014 Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/live-animal-movements\/dogs-cats-and-ferrets\/listing-territories-and-non-eu-countries_en\">European Commission \u2014 Listing of territories and non-EU countries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canada-to-Luxembourg corridor is a low-volume but high-stakes move: a long-haul ocean or air freight leg out of Canada, followed by customs clearance into one of the European Union&#8217;s smallest and wealthiest member states. 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