Luxembourg

Visa & Entry Requirements

Luxembourg is a Schengen member state, so travelers from outside the Schengen Area generally need a Schengen Visa (Type C) to enter for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This short-stay visa also allows holders to travel freely within the other Schengen countries during the same period.

Citizens of countries that have a visa-free agreement with the Schengen Area may enter Luxembourg without a visa for short stays, though they must still meet entry conditions such as holding a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds, and a return or onward ticket. Travelers whose nationality requires a visa should apply through a Luxembourg embassy or consulate in their country of residence before departure.

For the most current list of nationalities that require a visa, exemptions, and any special conditions, consult the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs resources linked on this page.

Passport Validity & Entry Rules

As a general rule for Schengen Area entry, your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen zone. Many travelers and airlines apply a stricter standard, so it is advisable to travel with a passport that has at least six months of remaining validity.

Your passport must also have been issued within the last ten years. Border officers may ask to see proof of accommodation, travel insurance, sufficient funds for your stay, and a return or onward travel ticket. Always check current requirements with official sources or the nearest Luxembourg diplomatic mission before you travel.

Transit Visa Information

Travelers connecting through Luxembourg's Findel Airport may require an airport transit visa depending on their nationality, even if they do not intend to pass through passport control. Schengen-wide rules generally govern airport transit visas for Luxembourg.

If you are transiting through Luxembourg en route to a non-Schengen destination and will remain in the international transit zone, check whether your nationality appears on the list of nationalities requiring an airport transit visa. Verify the latest requirements through the official links on this page or by contacting a Luxembourg embassy or consulate.

Embassies & Consulates

For visa applications, passport questions, or emergency consular assistance, travelers should contact the nearest Luxembourg embassy or consulate in their home country or country of residence. Luxembourg maintains diplomatic missions in key locations around the world, and details of these missions are available through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, linked on this page, provides directories of Luxembourg's missions abroad and can help you identify the correct mission for your region. If you are a Luxembourg citizen in difficulty abroad, your nearest embassy or consulate is your primary point of contact for emergency assistance.

Emergency Assistance Abroad

Luxembourg citizens who encounter difficulties abroad — such as a lost or stolen passport, medical emergency, or legal trouble — should contact the nearest Luxembourg embassy or consulate as a first step. In countries where Luxembourg has no resident mission, assistance may be available from the embassy of another EU member state under EU consular protection rules.

Contact details for Luxembourg's diplomatic missions are available through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website linked on this page. It is recommended to register your travel plans with your home country's foreign ministry before departure so that you can be reached in an emergency.