The applicant must:
- concentrate mainly on bringing up the child or children in question at home. In the case of separated parents, a judgment with the custody regulations as well as a sworn statement confirming that the child is in the applicant's household during the period of parental leave must be enclosed with the application. The statement must be signed by both parents;
- be compulsorily affiliated to the Luxembourg social security system without interruption for at least twelve continuous months immediately preceding the start of the parental leave;
- not engage in any professional activity during the parental leave or engage in a part-time activity if they opt for part-time leave;
- be subject to compulsory insurance.