Luxembourg

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Phone Code

+352

Capital

Luxembourg

Population

640,000

Native Name

Luxembourg

Region

Europe

Western Europe

Timezone

Central European Time

UTC+01:00

Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in Western Europe and the world's only remaining Grand Duchy (constitutional monarchy ruled by Grand Duke). One of the six founding members of the European Union (1957), Luxembourg is also a founding member of NATO, Benelux, and the United Nations. Despite its tiny size (2,586 km², smaller than Rhode Island), Luxembourg has the world's highest GDP per capita and is a major international financial center. Luxembourg City, the capital, features dramatic geography with the old town perched on cliffs above the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The country is officially trilingual - Luxembourgish (national language), French (administrative), and German (administrative) - and 48% of residents are foreign nationals, making it extremely multicultural. Visitors are drawn to Luxembourg City's fortifications and old town, Bock Casemates underground tunnels, Grund neighborhood, European institutions (Court of Justice, European Investment Bank), Vianden Castle, Mullerthal 'Little Switzerland' hiking region, Moselle wine valley, free public transport (nationwide since 2020), and castle country. Luxembourg offers European sophistication, medieval charm, and multicultural atmosphere in a compact, wealthy nation.

Visa Requirements for Luxembourg

As a Schengen Area founding member, Luxembourg follows standard Schengen visa policies. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter with just a valid ID card or passport and stay indefinitely with full freedom of movement rights. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Those requiring Schengen visas should apply through Luxembourg embassies or consulates, submitting completed applications, passport photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage), and proof of financial means. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days. Luxembourg is historically significant in European integration - the 1985 Schengen Agreement that abolished internal borders was signed in the Luxembourg village of Schengen on the Moselle River. Luxembourg offers excellent access to Western Europe with well-connected transport to Belgium, Germany, and France.

Common Visa Types

Visa-Free Entry (Schengen)

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period; applies to entire Schengen Area including Luxembourg; passport must be valid 3 months beyond departure; issued within last 10 years; proof of funds and return ticket advisable.

For tourism, business, conferences, or visiting friends/family for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other eligible nationalities.

EU/EEA/Swiss Entry

Unlimited stay; can enter with valid national ID card or passport; freedom of movement rights apply; can work without permit; Luxembourg has very high proportion of cross-border workers (200,000+ commuting daily from France, Belgium, Germany).

For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens for any purpose including tourism, work, study, or residence without restrictions.

Schengen Visa (Type C)

Up to 90 days within 180-day period; valid for all Schengen countries including Luxembourg; single, double, or multiple entry; processing typically 15 days; costs €80 for adults, €40 for children 6-12, free under 6.

For short-term stays including tourism, business, cultural events for nationalities requiring Schengen visa.

National Visa (Type D)

Beyond 90 days up to 1 year initially; requires specific purpose documentation (work contract, university admission, etc.); leads to residence permit; Luxembourg-specific though allows Schengen travel; apply at Luxembourg embassy before travel.

For stays exceeding 90 days including work, study, family reunification, or long-term residence in Luxembourg.

Important Travel Information

Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Schengen Area. Issued within last 10 years.

90/180 Schengen rule: Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area (26 countries), not just Luxembourg. Schengen Agreement signed in Luxembourg village of Schengen in 1985.

Trilingual country: Three official languages - Luxembourgish (national language, Germanic language similar to German), French (laws, administration, much signage), German (media, administration). Most Luxembourgers fluent in all three plus English. Signs often multilingual. Very linguistically diverse.