Luxembourg
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Luxembourg
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Luxembourg’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Luxembourg, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriatesufficient cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Around 120,000 British nationals visit Luxembourg every year (Source: STATEC (Statistics Office in Luxembourg). Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Luxembourg, visit our Living in Luxembourg guide in addition to this travel advice.
Terrorist attacks in Luxembourg cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
All vehicles must have winter tyres when temperatures are zero or below. See Road travel
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-03-17 14:22
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-10-10 14:04
New information on travelling from Luxembourg to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-05 13:20
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-24 13:37
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-08-18 12:12
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:55
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-11-28 09:27
Updated information on COVID-19 travel restrictions for Luxembourg being lifted and updated figures on road travel incidents (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-09-30 23:00
Updated information on the removal of most domestic COVID-19 restrictions and removal of entry restrictions (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-07-28 13:09
Updated information on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:28
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-07 16:53
Update on entry requirements related to COVID-19. (‘Entry requirements’ page)