Luxembourg Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Luxembourg. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Luxembourg, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least three months left, along with a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of stay.
Luxembourg is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Luxembourg. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Luxembourg and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Luxembourg embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you are transiting through a Luxembourg airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Luxembourg embassy or consulate before travelling.
Application to
Contact the nearest Luxembourg embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre.
Schengen Visas
Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Will need to register their residence if staying longer than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, but in some cases this may take up to 45 days. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance of travel.
Sufficient Funds
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover accommodation, living expenses, and onward travel.
Extension of stay
Short-stay Schengen visas may only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons. Requests must be submitted to the Immigration Directorate before the visa expires.
Entry with pets
Pets from other EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Pets from non-EU countries must have an ISO-compliant microchip, veterinary certificate, and rabies antibody test where required.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7235 6961.
Website: http://londres.mae.lu
Address: , 27 Wilton Crescent, London, SW1X 8SD,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1145 (visa section)
Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the USA
Telephone: (202) 265 4171.
Website: http://washington.mae.lu
Address: , 2200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0830–1230 (visa section).
