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LuxembourgLevel 1/4

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.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 1/4 — “Exercise Normal Precautions”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no area of the country is classified red or orange
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 11 August 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel
The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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How we read these four advisories

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.

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Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions Checked on 16 October 2026 · U.S. State Department
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Doctors — Luxembourg10
DrDr. Anik Hedo4.6 km

15 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch
paediatrics

DrDr. Lucette Hommel4.6 km

13 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch
dermatology

Google MapsDirections
DrCentre Médical de Mersch4.6 km

11 Rue Nicolas Welter Mersch

+352 329811Directions
DrPediatric Center Junglinster6.8 km

10 Rue de Godbrange Junglinster
paediatrics

DrΩapusneanu Maria7.2 km

near Rue du Moulin
general
Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00

DrMédecin7.3 km

22 Rue Rham Junglinster
general

DrPoeckes Carole7.5 km

32 Route de Luxembourg Junglinster
dentist

DrSchuller Georges7.6 km

12 Rue Hiehl Junglinster
dentist

DrDr Ivantu Mihai7.7 km

14 Rue Hiehl Junglinster
cardiology

DrCentre Médical Jong Mëtt7.8 km

16 Rue de la Gare Junglinster
general;psychiatry

Pharmacies — Luxembourg4
+Pharmacie du Cerf4.3 km

near Centre Marisca
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-12:00

+Pharmacie Centrale4.5 km

18 Place Saint-Michel Mersch
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:30-12:00

+Pharmacie de Larochette5.4 km

near Rue de Medernach
Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-12:00

+Pharmacie de Junglinster7.8 km

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.

Police — Luxembourg1
PCommissariat7.5 km

15 Route de Luxembourg Junglinster
Mo-Fr 08:00-10:00,16:00-18:00

Transport — Luxembourg8
Stations 7
TMersch4.0 km

near Kiss&Go

TLintgen4.5 km

near Rue August Theodor Schmitz

TLorentzweiler6.0 km

near Route de Luxembourg

TCruchten6.1 km

near Rue de la Gare

TColmar-Berg8.6 km

near Route de Cruchten

TWalferdange10.0 km

near Rue de la Gare

TEttelbruck11.7 km

near Place de la Gare

Bus 1
TJunglinster, P+R8.2 km

near Beim Rossbur

Google MapsDirections

The next 7 days around Luxembourg Europe/LuxembourgMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct9–20°partly cloudy
Sat 17 Oct5–13°overcast · 0.5 mm
Sun 18 Oct4–9°rain · 4.4 mm
Mon 19 Oct8–12°rain · 3.2 mm
Tue 20 Oct6–16°overcast
Wed 21 Oct6–12°rain · 1.4 mm
Thu 22 Oct6–13°overcast · 0.2 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

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.

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National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines8

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

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

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

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.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Luxembourg.

MeaslesCDC ↗

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.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

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…

RabiesCDC ↗

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.

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

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

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Tuberculosis — cases per 100,000
Luxembourg8 2024
Switzerland5 2024
France8 2024

Low incidence, comparable to Europe.

Children vaccinated against measles (%)
Luxembourg99 2024
Switzerland96 2024
France95 2024

High coverage.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Consult your doctor or a travel vaccination centre for health assessments and recommendations, including vaccinations, and consider seeing your dentist before departure.
  • Carry necessary personal medications in their original packaging with international common name prescriptions, and verify their legality in the destination country.
  • Ensure your French vaccination schedule is up-to-date, particularly for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, whooping cough, and measles, as vaccination records may be requested.
  • For medically necessary state healthcare in Luxembourg, present a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
  • Be aware that a GHIC or EHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance, as it does not cover all potential costs like medical repatriation or private treatment.
  • If you regularly take medication, bring a sufficient supply, but research special import requirements for narcotics or psychiatric drugs with foreign representations.

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

Medical care

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

Recommandations pour la santé

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 .

Vaccinations

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.

Risques sanitaires

Maladie de Lyme

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

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

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.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Luxembourg
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Luxembourg .

Medication

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 .

Healthcare in Luxembourg

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Luxembourg where some staff will speak English.

Health insurance cards

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:

  • how to apply for a GHIC
  • how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
  • who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
  • what treatment counts as medically necessary

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:

  • changes to travel and accommodation bookings
  • additional standard costs for treatment
  • medical repatriation to the UK
  • treatment that is ruled non-urgent
  • private healthcare
  • private clinics

There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Luxembourg .

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

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.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise normal security precautions”; no region named (advisory of 09.10.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Advises against neither the country nor any area (reviewed 11.08.2026). Foreign Office
  • The security page lists no red or orange area (page of 10.03.2026). France Diplomatie
  • Level 1 of 4: exercise normal precautions (advisory of 07.04.2026). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

Luxembourg is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Diekirch — Country-wide vigilanceGrevenmacher — Country-wide vigilanceLuxembourg — Country-wide vigilanceLuxembourg
Country-wide vigilanceLuxembourgNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including Luxembourg
So:

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.

US07.04.2026
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
FR10.03.2026
No red or orange areaThe security page lists no red or orange area.Your region (Luxembourg): not covered
GB11.08.2026
No area coveredYour region (Luxembourg): not covered
CA09.10.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (Luxembourg): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

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).

Luxembourg - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsState Department ↗updated 07.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Updated 07.04.2026

Exercise normal precaution in Luxembourg .

  • Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers.
  • Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
  • Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse
  • snatching and pickpocketing.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

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.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 11 August 2026
    Last announced change : « Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page). » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — France classifies no area of this country as red or orange (see the Security page)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Luxembourg1.5 2022
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Luxembourg4.1 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

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.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • The entire territory of Luxembourg is classified as a normal vigilance zone.
  • Common crime is low, but travellers should take usual precautions against petty theft, such as pickpocketing.
  • Be particularly vigilant on motorways from France, Belgium, and Germany due to heavy traffic and daily accidents.
  • Public transport in Luxembourg is free of charge for all users.
  • While no specific threat exists, the terrorist risk cannot be entirely ruled out due to the regional context.
  • Avoid displaying wealth, carrying large sums of money, and leaving valuables visible in vehicles.

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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Zones de vigilance

Dernière actualisation le 10/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour

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).

Risques liés aux transports

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.

Risque terroriste

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.

Recommandations générales

De manière générale, il est recommandé de :

  • Ne pas montrer de signe ostentatoire de richesse, ne pas se déplacer avec des sommes d’argent importantes et laisser tout objet de valeur en lieu sûr (ex : coffre des hôtels).
  • Ne pas transporter tous ses papiers et biens de valeur dans un seul sac.
  • Laisser, si possible, ses documents d’identité et de voyage en lieu sûr et se munir de photocopies.
  • Ne rien laisser de manière visible dans les véhicules.

Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French

In brief
  • Travel to Luxembourg is generally considered safe, but the risk of terrorist attacks cannot be excluded; follow local authorities' recommendations. DFAE
  • Observe standard precautions against petty crime and consult the Luxembourg police for safety advice. DFAE
  • Luxembourg has a well-developed road network and a free public transport system for everyone. DFAE
  • Heavy rainfall can cause floods and landslides, potentially disrupting traffic and damaging infrastructure. DFAE
  • Forest fires can occur occasionally; monitor weather forecasts and follow local authorities' warnings. DFAE

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)

General assessment

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

Crime

Observez les précautions d'usage contre la petite délinquance, ainsi que les informations de la police luxembourgeoise: Police Luxembourg: Prévention

Natural hazards

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)

In brief
  • British nationals should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering their itinerary and planned activities. Foreign Office
  • Terrorist attacks in Luxembourg cannot be ruled out, and British nationals should remain aware of their surroundings. Foreign Office
  • Report any thefts in person to the nearest police station within 24 hours to obtain a crime number for insurance purposes. Foreign Office
  • The minimum legal drinking age in Luxembourg is 16, and public drunkenness is a criminal offence. Foreign Office
  • Possessing, using, or smuggling illegal drugs, including cannabis, carries severe penalties, including long jail sentences and heavy fines. Foreign Office
  • Drivers must carry their licence, vehicle registration, insurance certificate, road tax, and MOT certificate, and adhere to strict traffic laws. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

  • see general advice for women travellers
  • read our guide on disability and travel abroad
  • see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
  • read about safety for solo and independent travel
  • see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance

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

Terrorism

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 .

Terrorism in Luxembourg

Terrorist attacks in Luxembourg cannot be ruled out.

Crime

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.

Protecting your belongings

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:

  • do not keep your passport, credit cards and other valuables in the same place
  • keep your belongings close to you in restaurants and bars
  • avoid being distracted around tourist attractions and ATMs
Scams

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.

Alcohol laws

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

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.

Road travel

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:

  • driving licence
  • vehicle registration document
  • car insurance certificate
  • road tax
  • MOT certificate

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.

Winter tyres

Your vehicle must have regulation winter tyres if you…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Luxembourg.
  • Luxembourg is generally considered a safe destination for travelers.
  • Be aware of your surroundings, as petty crime can occur in tourist areas.
  • Crimes against foreigners are often crimes of opportunity, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing.

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

Advisory summary

Exercise normal precaution in Luxembourg .

  • Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers.
  • Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
  • Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse
  • snatching and pickpocketing.

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

In brief
  • You must be at least 18 years old to drive in Luxembourg and can use a Canadian driver's licence for up to 12 months, but an international driving permit is required.
  • Cars in Luxembourg must have winter or all-weather tires from October to April, and always carry a warning triangle and a high-visibility vest.
  • Carrying €10,000 or more in cash or equivalent requires a customs declaration when entering or leaving the European Union.
  • Penalties for drug offenses, including possession or trafficking, are severe and can result in long prison sentences and heavy fines.
  • Public intoxication and disorderly conduct are criminal offenses that can lead to arrest or significant fines.
  • If your child is wrongfully taken to Luxembourg, act quickly and contact your provincial Central Authority for information on The Hague Convention.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Drugs

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.

  • Pack your own luggage and monitor it closely at all times
  • Never transport other people’s packages, bags or suitcases

Drugs, alcohol and travel

International Child Abduction

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:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Luxembourg to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

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.

Driving

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:

  • license suspension
  • heavy fines
  • a jail sentence

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.

Mandatory equipment

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.

Money

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

Alcohol laws

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

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

Specific legal provisions

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

Air: Fair 39/100PM2.5 13.3 µg/m³ · PM10 14.0 µg/m³
UV low today max 2.2Right now 0.2 · WHO scale 0–11+

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.

Physicians per 1,000 people
Luxembourg3.0 2017
Switzerland4.5 2022
France3.3 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Luxembourg4.0 2023
Switzerland4.4 2023
France5.7 2022
Health spending per person (USD)
Luxembourg8,170 2024
Switzerland11,784 2023
France5,327 2024
Life expectancy (years)
Luxembourg83.2 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

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

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • French nationals with a valid passport or ID card can enter Luxembourg for stays under 3 months.
  • French nationals staying over 3 months must declare arrival within 8 days and apply for registration within 3 months.
  • Proof of sufficient resources, employment, or vocational/academic training is required for stays over 3 months.
  • French ID cards issued between 2004 and 2013 are valid for 5 extra years, but a passport is recommended.
  • All COVID-19 entry restrictions for Luxembourg have been lifted.
  • Luxembourg follows EU customs regulations as a member of the EU and Schengen Area.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

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Courts séjours

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.

Longs séjours

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 .

Extension de la validité des CNI

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.

Mesures liées au Covid

Toutes les mesures de restrictions sanitaires pour l’entrée sur le territoire ont été levées.

Règlementation douanière

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)

In brief
  • British citizens must ensure their passport was issued less than 10 years ago and expires at least 3 months after their planned departure from the Schengen area.
  • British citizens travelling to Luxembourg can stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits.
  • Upon arrival in Luxembourg, British citizens may need to present proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and a return or onward ticket.
  • British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when returning to the UK.
  • The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) may require British citizens to register biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, upon their first entry into a Schengen country.

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

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

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 .

Passport validity requirements

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.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Visa requirements

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:

  • as a tourist
  • to visit family or friends
  • to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
  • for short-term studies or training

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:

  • show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address for a second home
  • show proof of your travel insurance
  • show a return or onward ticket
  • prove that you have enough money for your stay – the amount varies depending on your accommodation
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period

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 .

New Schengen entry requirements

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

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

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 they advise:
  • Keep your belongings close to you in restaurants and bars.
  • Report any thefts in person to the nearest police station within 24 hours and get a police report crime number for insurance purposes.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
TransportMODERATE

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 they advise:
  • Check the rates before getting into a taxi, as they may vary from one taxi to another.
  • Always drive with the windows closed and car doors locked.
Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateMODERATE

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 they advise:
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities, including evacuation orders.
  • Stay away from the affected areas, particularly if you suffer from respiratory ailments.
Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

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 they advise:
  • Carry your passport because it’s easy to cross into neighbouring countries without realising it.
  • 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.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Scammers can target foreign visitors and residents.

What they advise: Be cautious and make sure you have all the information you need before you provide any personal or bank details.
Foreign Office
Crowds and calendarMODERATE

What the texts say · Demonstrations occur sometimes and usually take place on days of political importance and during international summits held in Luxembourg.

What they advise:
  • Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.
  • Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations.
Global Affairs Canada

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)

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Luxembourg1.5 2022
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Luxembourg4.1 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

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

—:—Local time · Europe/Luxembourg ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112 · Police 113
Schuko, Europlug230 V
Drivingon the right
1 EUR = 1.00 EUR1 CHF = 0.93 EUR · 2026-10-15

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

Transport and infrastructure

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

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 25.09.2026

  • Sun 1 Nov — All Saints' Day
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
  • Sat 26 Dec — St. Stephen's Day
ESSENTIAL

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 area

The hospitals to know — Luxembourg

The 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 ↗

4pharmacies10doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Hepatitis Adepending on the trip
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

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

On site

MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

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.

The next 7 days Europe/LuxembourgMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct9–20°partly cloudy
Sat 17 Oct5–13°overcast · 0.5 mm
Sun 18 Oct4–9°rain · 4.4 mm
Mon 19 Oct8–12°rain · 3.2 mm
Tue 20 Oct6–16°overcast
Wed 21 Oct6–12°rain · 1.4 mm
Thu 22 Oct6–13°overcast · 0.2 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

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Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.04.2026 · read 15.10.2026
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 07.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026

French passport — French embassy and consulates

FR
Ambassade de Franceembassy · nearest · 15.8 km

+352 45 73 72 · France Diplomatie

OpenStreetMap

Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates

Useful addresses — FDFA, in French

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

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

Police

  • Commissariat · 7.5 km
    15 Route de Luxembourg Junglinster
    +352 244 74 - 1000

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

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.

Emergency services in Luxembourg

Ambulance: 112

Fire: 112

Police: 113

Contact your travel provider and insurer

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.

Help abroad

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

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

Ten phrases in French

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.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Luxembourg right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

The Need help? section was updated.

October 9, 2026 10:08 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

⚡ The world feed — every country →

Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Luxembourg

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Luxembourg today?

Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Travel with international medical cover and the 24/7 number (+41 22 ••• •• ••) saved: here the risk is not the advisory, it is the hospital bill.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 07.04 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 10.04 · read 15.10207-country comparison

Is the whole of Luxembourg advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 07.04 · read 16.10

What are the entry requirements for Luxembourg with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals with a valid passport or ID card can enter Luxembourg for stays under 3 months. French nationals staying over 3 months must declare arrival within 8 days and apply for registration within 3 months. Proof of sufficient resources, employment, or vocational/academic training is required for stays over 3 months.
  • British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens must ensure their passport was issued less than 10 years ago and expires at least 3 months after their planned departure from the Schengen area. British citizens travelling to Luxembourg can stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, British citizens may need to present proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and a return or onward ticket.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 07.04 · read 16.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Luxembourg visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Luxembourg, concretely?

VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Luxembourg?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 113.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Luxembourg?

Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 113

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • France — Ambassade de France (15.8 km) · +352 45 73 72
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (15.5 km) · +352 22 74 74 1
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (16.1 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (14.8 km) · +352 46 01 23 00
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Luxembourg?

At today's level 1/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

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 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Luxembourg?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 12.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Luxembourg?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10

Can I be treated in Luxembourg, or will I be evacuated?

3.0 physicians per 1,000 people (2017) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.

  • 4.0 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
  • 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.
  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Luxembourg: safety, in figures?

1.5 homicides per 100,000 people (2022) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • 4.1 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
  • 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.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Luxembourg, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • France — Ambassade de France (15.8 km) · +352 45 73 72
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (15.5 km) · +352 22 74 74 1
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (16.1 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (14.8 km) · +352 46 01 23 00
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 10.04 · read 15.10

Which regions of Luxembourg should I avoid, precisely?

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

  • Your point (Luxembourg): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 13.10 · read 15.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Luxembourg?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • You must be at least 18 years old to drive in Luxembourg and can use a Canadian driver's licence for up to 12 months, but an international driving permit is required.
  • Cars in Luxembourg must have winter or all-weather tires from October to April, and always carry a warning triangle and a high-visibility vest.
  • Carrying €10,000 or more in cash or equivalent requires a customs declaration when entering or leaving the European Union.
  • Penalties for drug offenses, including possession or trafficking, are severe and can result in long prison sentences and heavy fines.
  • Public intoxication and disorderly conduct are criminal offenses that can lead to arrest or significant fines.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10

Who can I call at any hour from Luxembourg?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
  • On site, Ambassade de France: +352 45 73 72.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 13.10 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 10.04 · read 15.10

A few useful phrases in French for Luxembourg?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • 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 !

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Luxembourg, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

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.

What Maximum knows

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.

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