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Luxembourg: Travel Guide & Requirements
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Großherzogtum Luxemburg · Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg
Luxembourg is a country in Western Europe with its capital in Luxembourg. It has a population of 686,970 (#166 in the world) and covers 2,586 km². The official languages are German, French and Luxembourgish. The currency is the Euro (EUR, €).
Where is Luxembourg? Map of Luxembourg
Western Europe, between France and Germany.
- Region
- Western Europe
- Coordinates
- 49.75° N, 6.1667° E
- Neighbours
- 3 — see list
- Coastline
- Landlocked
- Luxembourg
- Neighbours
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Luxembourg
- Passport
Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a …
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 93 need no visa, 105 need a visa from an embassy. Check yours or see Luxembourg entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
Under the Schengen Borders Code, the non-exhaustive list of supporting documents a border guard may request (Annex I) includes, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket.
- Proof of funds
The European Commission's table of reference amounts for crossing the external border gives Luxembourg's minimum amount per day and per person as €67.
- Travel insurance
Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000.
- Arrival card
The UK Foreign Office says that on short stays in the Schengen Area you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System, that on your first visit you may be asked to d…
- Customs allowance
Cash of €10,000 or more (or its equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU.
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
9 things to know before you travel to Luxembourg
- Safety: Yes — Luxembourg is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Luxembourg Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: July to August — when daytime highs in Luxembourg are around 25°C.
- Money: the Euro (EUR) — 1 US dollar is about 0.8911 EUR.
- Plugs: type C and F, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112, Ambulance 112, Fire 112.
- Language: German, French and Luxembourgish are official; English is also spoken.
- Driving: on the right — speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside built-up areas and 130 km/h on motorways.
- Time zone: UTC+1 in Luxembourg.
- Capital: Luxembourg. About 686,970 people live in Luxembourg.
Key facts
Luxembourg at a glance
Languages spoken: Luxembourgish (official administrative, judicial, and national language) 48.9%, Portuguese 15.4%, French (official administrative, judicial, and legislative language) 14.9%, Italian 3.6%, English 3.6%, German (official administrative and judicial language) 2.9%, other 10.8% (2021 est.)
Geography & history
About Luxembourg
Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and a constituent part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands after the Congress of Vienna. When Belgium declared independence from the Netherlands in 1839, Luxembourg lost more than half of its territory to Belgium but gained a larger measure of autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Luxembourg gained full independence in 1867 by promising to remain permanently neutral. Overrun by Germany in both world wars, its neutrality ended in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the EEC (later the EU), and in 1999 it joined the…
Read the full history
Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and a constituent part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands after the Congress of Vienna. When Belgium declared independence from the Netherlands in 1839, Luxembourg lost more than half of its territory to Belgium but gained a larger measure of autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Luxembourg gained full independence in 1867 by promising to remain permanently neutral. Overrun by Germany in both world wars, its neutrality ended in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the EEC (later the EU), and in 1999 it joined the euro currency zone.
Location
Western Europe, between France and Germany
Climate
modified continental with mild winters, cool summers
Terrain
mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast
Highest point
Buurgplaatz 559 m
Natural resources
iron ore (no longer exploited), arable land
Natural hazards
occasional flooding
National symbols
red rampant lion
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Luxembourg
The default speed limits in Luxembourg are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside built-up areas and 130 km/h on motorways. The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.5‰. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- 2020 km/hResidential zonesLiving streets & residential areas
- 5050 km/hBuilt-up areasTowns and cities
- 9090 km/hOutside built-up areasCountry roadsWith a trailer: 75 km/h
- 130130 km/hMotorwaysMotorways / freewaysWith a trailer: 90 km/h
- International Driving PermitRecognised: 1968 Vienna, 1949 Geneva, 1926 ParisCarry the IDP together with your national licence
- Driving sideDrive on the rightOvertake on the left
- Alcohol limit0.5‰ blood alcohol (0.05% BAC)0.2‰ for young / novice drivers
- Seat beltsRequired by law
- Child seatsRequired by law
- Motorcycle helmetsRequired for riders
- Road deaths (2021)3.9 per 100,000 peopleSafer than most countries (median 12.4)
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Luxembourg safe to visit?
Yes — Luxembourg is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Luxembourg Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 11 Aug 2026 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Luxembourg
The best time to visit Luxembourg is July to August, when daytime highs in Luxembourg are around 25°C. June is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (25°C by day), January the coldest (-2°C at night), and December the wettest with about 79 mm of rain.
- Jan3°C-2°C
- Feb5°C-2°C
- Mar9°C0°C
- Apr14°C4°C
- May18°C8°C
- Jun23°C12°C
- Jul25°C14°C
- Aug25°C13°C
- Sep20°C9°C
- Oct14°C6°C
- Nov8°C2°C
- Dec4°C-1°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Luxembourg
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Emergency numbers
112 works from any mobile phone, even without a SIM card in most networks. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Currency · 26 October 2026
Euro exchange rates today
Luxembourg uses the Euro (EUR, €). One US dollar buys 0.8911 EUR; over the last 30 days the EUR has lost 1.5% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in EUR
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Luxembourg ranks
How Luxembourg compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Luxembourg
14 airports and airfields — 1 large, 0 medium and 2 small, plus 11 heliports. 1 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
Neighbouring countries
Luxembourg borders 3 countries along 327 km of land borders. It is landlocked.
Military
Luxembourg armed forces
Luxembourg ranks #126 of 145 in the Global Firepower military strength ranking, with a defence budget of $855 million (2025).
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Luxembourg (120,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
banking and financial services, construction, real estate services, iron, metals, and steel, information technology, telecommunications, cargo transportation and logistics, chemicals, engineering, tires, glass, aluminum…
Export partners
Germany 18%, France 15%, Belgium 8%, Netherlands 7%, Italy 6% (2023)
Top exports
iron blocks, gas turbines, plastic products, rubber tires, plastics (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Luxembourg
Next public holiday
All Saints' Day — Sunday, 1 November 2026. Then Christmas Day (25 Dec).
Luxembourg passport
Ranked #8: 125 countries visa-free, 32 with visa on arrival, 9 with an eTA and 18 with an eVisa.
Luxembourg passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Luxembourg's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Luxembourg
Dial +352 before the local number. Internet domain .lu.
Climate footprint
7.0 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 10.46 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Luxembourg: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
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Frequently asked questions about Luxembourg
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.