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Q&A Regarding Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Social Security between China and Luxembourg
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Which type of insurance is mutually exempted according to the Agreement? |
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The mutually exempted insurances are staff basic pension insurance in China and the pension insurance, the sick and disabled and the survivors pension insurance in Luxembourg. |
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Who can be exempted from paying relevant social insurance premiums in Luxembourg? |
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Who can be exempted from paying relevant social insurance premiums in China? |
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The conditions applicable to Luxembourg who are exempted from paying social insurance premiums in China are the same as those applicable of Chinese working in Luxembourg. |
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How long could the exemption period last for dispatch personnel and self-employed people from paying social insurance premiums? |
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The maximum period for dispatch personnel and self-employed to be exempted from payment of social insurance for the first time is 60 calendar months. If the dispatch period or self-employment period exceeds 60 calendar months, it may be extended if agreed by the competent authorities or agencies in China and Luxembourg. |
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What materials need to be provided to apply for exemption from paying relevant social insurance premiums? |
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Applicants need to submit the Insurance Certificate to apply for exemption from paying corresponding social insurance premiums. |
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Can Luxembourgers apply for exemption from paying relevant social insurance premiums in China if they cannot provide Insurance Certificate? |
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No. For Luxembourgers who cannot submit the Insurance Certificate in China, the local social insurance agencies should urge them to participate in China’s social insurance according to relevant regulations. |
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Apart from the staff basic pension insurance, can other social insurances be exempted from payment for Luxembourgers working in China? |
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No. In addition to the staff basic pension insurance as stipulated in the Agreement, Luxembourgers in China should participate in other types of social insurance in China in accordance with relevant regulations. |