Luxembourg Entry Requirements

Children must have their own passport (family passports are no longer accepted). Minors (under 18) traveling alone or with only one parent should carry a notarized parental consent letter from the non-accompanying parent(s), including contact information and authorizing the travel. This letter should be in English or French, and include photocopies of the parents' ID documents. For children with different surnames from accompanying adults, carry birth certificates or custody documents. These documents may be requested at immigration to prevent child abduction.

Pets entering Luxembourg from EU countries must have: (1) ISO-compatible microchip, (2) valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), (3) EU pet passport. Pets from non-EU countries need: (1) microchip, (2) rabies vaccination and, depending on origin country, (3) rabies antibody titer test, (4) veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, (5) endorsement by official veterinary authority. Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be at least 12 weeks old and vaccinated. Some breeds may have restrictions. Tapeworm treatment required for dogs from certain countries. Maximum 5 pets per person for non-commercial movement. Birds and exotic animals have additional requirements. Check with Luxembourg's veterinary authorities well in advance.

For stays exceeding 90 days, non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must apply for a long-stay visa (Type D) or residence permit before arrival, through the Luxembourg embassy in their country. Common categories include work permits, student visas, family reunification, and retirement. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can stay indefinitely but should register with the local commune (municipality) within 8 days of arrival if staying over 3 months. Long-stay applications require extensive documentation including proof of financial means, accommodation, health insurance, criminal background checks, and purpose-specific documents (employment contract, university admission, etc.). Processing times vary from several weeks to months. Start the application process well in advance of intended travel.

Business visitors entering visa-free or with short-stay visas can attend meetings, conferences, and negotiations but cannot receive payment from Luxembourg sources or engage in direct employment. Carry invitation letters from Luxembourg business partners, proof of employment with foreign company, and documentation of business activities. For paid work or long-term business activities, a work permit and residence authorization are required. Digital nomads working remotely for non-Luxembourg companies should verify their status, as extended stays may require residence permits even if not employed locally.

Travelers transiting through Luxembourg Airport without entering the Schengen Area (airside transit) generally don't need a visa if remaining in the international transit area. However, nationals of certain countries require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside transit. If leaving the airport or if your connecting flight is more than 24 hours later, standard entry requirements apply. When transiting between non-Schengen and Schengen flights, you'll pass through immigration. Ensure sufficient time between connections (minimum 60-90 minutes for Schengen-to-Schengen, 90+ minutes for international connections).

Travelers holding dual citizenship including an EU/EEA nationality should enter and exit Luxembourg (and the Schengen Area) using their EU/EEA passport to benefit from freedom of movement rights. Using a non-EU passport may subject you to visa requirements and the 90/180-day rule. If your EU passport has expired, you cannot use your non-EU passport to claim EU citizen rights. Always carry the same passport used for entry when exiting to avoid complications.