Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Luxembourg
Level published by the State Department on 07.04.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Luxembourg — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
15 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch
paediatrics
13 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch
dermatology
11 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch
10 Rue de Godbrange Junglinster
paediatrics
near Rue du Moulin
general
Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00
22 Rue Rham Junglinster
general
32 Route de Luxembourg Junglinster
dentist
12 Rue Hiehl Junglinster
dentist
14 Rue Hiehl Junglinster
cardiology
16 Rue de la Gare Junglinster
general;psychiatry
near Centre Marisca
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-12:00
18 Place Saint-Michel Mersch
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:30-12:00
near Rue de Medernach
Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-12:00
4 Iernzwee Junglinster
Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-12:00
No named consulate, embassy or town hall in the radius read.
15 Route de Luxembourg Junglinster
Mo-Fr 08:00-10:00,16:00-18:00
near Kiss&Go
near Rue August Theodor Schmitz
near Route de Luxembourg
near Rue de la Gare
near Route de Cruchten
near Rue de la Gare
near Place de la Gare
near Beim Rossbur
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.1 · 10-20 0.1 · 10-21 0.1 · 10-22 0.1 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Luxembourg in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Luxembourg.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Luxembourg. If rabies exposures occur while in Luxembourg, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont assurés. Pour tout traitement médical la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l’importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
La maladie ou borreliose de Lyme est une infection due à une Borrelia, bactérie transmise par piqure de tique. Toutes les tiques ne sont pas porteuses et d’autres espèces de bactéries peuvent aussi être transmises. L’habitat naturel des tiques comprend les herbes hautes des prairies, les régions boisées et humides, mais aussi les jardins. L’infection est souvent asymptomatique mais elle peut parfois provoquer une maladie invalidante comprenant une atteinte cutanée, puis articulaire et neurologique. Le traitement repose sur des antibiotiques adaptés qui sont d’autant plus efficaces qu’ils sont débutés précocement. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqûres de tiques et sur l’examen rigoureux de la peau du corps et du cuir chevelu après toute promenade en milieu rural et particulièrement en forêt. Il est recommandé de consulter un médecin en cas d’apparition d’une éruption cutanée au pourtour d’une piqure de tique.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter les sites du ministère de la Santé : protection contre les tiques , maladie de Lyme et de l'Institut Pasteur .
Au Luxembourg qui compte de nombreuses forêts, quelques cas de maladie de Lyme, transmis par des tiques infectées, ont été recensés.
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
If you ask for a SAMU (‘Service d’Aide Medicale Urgente’), a doctor will come with an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Luxembourg .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Luxembourg where some staff will speak English.
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Luxembourg, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Luxembourg .
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (09.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (10.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 07.04.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Luxembourg .
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.1 · 10-20 0.1 · 10-21 0.1 · 10-22 0.1 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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L’ensemble du territoire luxembourgeois est placé en zone de vigilance normale.
La criminalité de droit commun est faible au Luxembourg. Toutefois, il convient de prendre les précautions d’usage afin de se protéger de la petite délinquance (vols à la tire notamment).
Les réseaux de transport entre le Luxembourg et les pays frontaliers sont quotidiennement chargés aux heures d’ouverture et de fermeture des bureaux. Chaque jour, des accidents sont recensés sur les autoroutes en provenance de France, de Belgique et d’Allemagne empruntés par 230 000 travailleurs frontaliers convergeant vers Luxembourg-ville. Il convient de se montrer particulièrement vigilant lorsque l’on circule sur ces axes.
Les transports publics sont gratuits.
Le Luxembourg ne fait l’objet d’aucune menace particulière. Cependant, compte tenu du contexte régional, le risque terroriste ne peut être écarté au Luxembourg où sont notamment situés les sièges d’institutions européennes.
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. (published 10.04.2026)
Les voyages au Luxembourg sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. Suivez les recommandations des autorités locales. Info Crise: Vigilnat La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l’attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Observez les précautions d'usage contre la petite délinquance, ainsi que les informations de la police luxembourgeoise: Police Luxembourg: Prévention
De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Des incendies de forêt se produisent parfois. Suivez les prévisions météorologiques ainsi que les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Météo Luxembourg Info Crise: Intempéries et inondations
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Luxembourg cannot be ruled out.
Violent crime is not common in Luxembourg cities. However, violent robberies have happened.
Report any thefts in person to the nearest police station within 24 hours and get a police report crime number for insurance purposes.
Pickpockets operate on buses and in train stations, particularly in the main train station, Gare de Luxembourg. Hotel lobbies in the Findel area are reported to be hotspots for thefts and pickpocketing. To reduce your risk:
Scammers can target foreign visitors and residents. Be cautious and make sure you have all the information you need before you provide any personal or bank details.
The minimum legal drinking age is 16. Being drunk and disorderly in public is a criminal offence that can result in arrest for a night and a heavy fine.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
The airport in Luxembourg has excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
If you are planning to drive in Luxembourg, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s Luxembourg guide . The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
The Luxembourg authorities strictly enforce road traffic laws. You can get a fine for minor violations.
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Luxembourg for one year. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit ( IDP ) as well. The minimum age for driving a car is 18.
Within one year of taking up residence in Luxembourg, you must convert your UK licence into a Luxembourg licence. See guidance on driving if you live in Luxembourg .
Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP .
You must carry these documents in the vehicle or face a fine:
Carry your passport because it’s easy to cross into neighbouring countries without realising it.
Drink-driving is a serious offence in Luxembourg. The blood alcohol limit for experienced drivers is 0.05% (in England it’s 0.08%). If you’ve had your licence less than 2 years, the limit is 0.02%. You could get a fine and possible imprisonment if you’re caught over the limit.
Your vehicle must have regulation winter tyres if you…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Luxembourg - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-04-07travel.state.gov ↗updated 07.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Luxembourg .
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 10:08 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences or heavy fines. Public intoxication and disorderly conduct is a criminal offence and can lead to an arrest or a heavy fine.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Luxembourg. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Luxembourg, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Luxembourgish court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
You must be at least 18 years old to drive in Luxembourg. You can drive using a valid Canadian driver’s licence for up to 12 months. You must carry an international driving permit. If you become a legal resident of Luxembourg, you will need a local driver’s licence, which you must obtain within 12 months of becoming a resident. To exchange your Canadian driver’s licence, you need a certified criminal record check, which you must obtain from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police before you leave Canada. Penalties for drinking and driving are severe. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.02% for commercial and learner drivers and 0.05% for others. Police regularly conduct sobriety checks. Convicted offenders can expect:
You should always have a blank accident report in your vehicle. If you are involved in a car accident that does not result in injury, you must exchange details with the drivers involved and complete the accident report before submitting it to your insurance company. If you are involved in a car accident that results in injury or dispute, immediately report it to the police, who will officially assess the situation.
From October to April, cars in Luxembourg must be equipped with winter or all-weather tires marked with ‘M.S.,’ ‘M+S,’ ‘M&S,’ or the alpine symbol, regardless of the vehicle’s country of registration. You must always keep a warning triangle sign and a brightly colored driver’s vest in your vehicle. Luxembourg authorities strictly enforce all road traffic laws, and police regularly conduct random road checks. You could be fined for minor infractions.
The currency of Luxembourg is the euro (EUR). If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 10:08 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
The minimum legal drinking age is 16. Being drunk and disorderly in public is a criminal offence that can result in arrest for a night and a heavy fine.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. The airport in Luxembourg has excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
La loi définit divers taux d'alcoolémie maximaux punissables pour les personnes au volant. Police Luxembourg: Alcool au volant Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de petites quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont punissables. Police Luxembourg: Stupéfiants
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 09:00 (Europe/Luxembourg)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: With 3.0 physicians per 1,000 people (33% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 8,170 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784): expensive care, settled directly by the insurer with the payment guarantee.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
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Le Luxembourg étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français munis d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité peuvent y entrer librement pour un séjour inférieur à 3 mois.
Les ressortissants français ayant l’intention de séjourner plus de 3 mois au Luxembourg doivent déclarer leur arrivée dans les 8 jours puis solliciter la délivrance d’une attestation d’enregistrement dans les 3 mois suivant leur arrivée au Luxembourg. La déclaration et la demande doivent être formulées auprès de l’administration communale de leur lieu de résidence ( Bierger-Center pour Luxembourg-ville). Afin d’obtenir cette attestation, la personne doit pouvoir justifier de ressources suffisantes, de sa qualité de travailleur ou d’une formation professionnelle ou académique. Une activité accessoire (inférieure à 10 heures par semaine) ne suffit pas pour recevoir une attestation de séjour en tant que salarié.
Pour plus d’informations, il convient de se référer au Mémorial A n°138 portant sur la libre circulation des personnes et l’immigration, ou de prendre attache avec la représentation luxembourgeoise la plus proche de son lieu de résidence. Il est également possible de consulter le site du gouvernement du Grand-Duché .
Les cartes nationales d’identité françaises (CNI) délivrées à des majeurs entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 sont encore valables 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso, mais aucune modification matérielle de la carte plastifiée n’atteste de cette prorogation.
Les autorités luxembourgeoises ont accepté officiellement cette prorogation. Toutefois, de façon à éviter tout désagrément pendant un voyage, il est fortement recommandé de privilégier l’utilisation d’un passeport valide à celle d’une CNI portant une date de fin de validité dépassée, même si elle est considérée par les autorités françaises comme étant toujours en cours de validité.
En cas de voyage uniquement avec une CNI, il est possible de télécharger et d’imprimer la notice multilingue (PDF - 77,3 Ko) expliquant ces règles.
Toutes les mesures de restrictions sanitaires pour l’entrée sur le territoire ont été levées.
Le Luxembourg est un pays membre de l’Union européenne (UE) et de l’espace Schengen. Il applique la règlementation des pays de l’UE. Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site des douanes luxembourgeoises .
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Luxembourg set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Luxembourg Embassy in the UK .
Luxembourg follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Luxembourg, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
The requirements for working in Luxembourg are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Luxembourg border control, you may also need to:
To stay longer, you must meet the Luxembourg government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or permit you need with the Luxembourg Embassy in the UK .
If you’re in Luxembourg with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Luxembourg .
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 07.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Pickpockets operate on buses and in train stations, particularly in the main train station, Gare de Luxembourg. Individuals posing as police officers have approached tourists and asked them to pay on-the-spot fines for minor offences.
What the texts say · Only use officially marked taxis, which display a price list. Driving can be dangerous during the fall and winter due to fog and ice.
What the texts say · Heavy rains, particularly in the winter, can cause flooding and landslides. High temperatures create dry conditions, which can lead to large fires throughout Luxembourg, particularly in the spring and summer.
What the texts say · Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. Being drunk and disorderly in public is a criminal offence that can result in arrest for a night and a heavy fine.
What the texts say · Scammers can target foreign visitors and residents.
What the texts say · Demonstrations occur sometimes and usually take place on days of political importance and during international summits held in Luxembourg.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 11.08.2026 · read 30.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 09.10.2026 · read 30.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Le réseau routier est bien développé. Police Luxembourg: Conseils de sécurité pour les usagers de la route Département des transports: Portail transports Code de la route Le Luxembourg dispose d'un réseau de transports publics développé qui est gratuit pour toutes les personnes. Mobiliteit.lu
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 3.0 physicians per 1,000 people (33% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 8,170 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784): expensive care, settled directly by the insurer with the payment guarantee.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
+352 45 73 72 · France Diplomatie
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
25A Boulevard Royal, 2449, Luxembourg
+352 22 74 74 1
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/luxembo ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Numéro d'urgence général: 112 Numéro d'urgence de la police: 113 Info Crise Portail des douanes et accises: Voyages et Déménagement Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional Benelux à la Haye, Pays-Bas Ambassade de Suisse au Luxembourg Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
22 Boulevard Emmanuel Servais, 2535, Luxembourg
+352 46 01 23 00
https://lu.usembassy.gov/ ↗updated 07.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Ambulance: 112
Fire: 112
Police: 113
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Au secours ! |
| Call an ambulance! | Appelez une ambulance ! |
| I need a doctor. | J'ai besoin d'un médecin. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ? |
| Call the police! | Appelez la police ! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Je suis allergique à la pénicilline. |
| I have international medical insurance. | J'ai une assurance médicale internationale. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Je voudrais contacter mon ambassade. |
| Please take me to this address. | Emmenez-moi à cette adresse, s'il vous plaît. |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
The Need help? section was updated.
October 9, 2026 10:08 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 07.04 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 10.04 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 07.04 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 07.04 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 113
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
3.0 physicians per 1,000 people (2017) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
1.5 homicides per 100,000 people (2022) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 10.04 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 13.10 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 10.04 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
Same advisory level: Palau · Paraguay · Poland · French Polynesia · Portugal · Romania
The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.
The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.
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