Genvisec advises that all travel can continue to Luxembourg

 

Scams

 

Foreign visitors and residents can be targeted by scam artists. These can cause great financial loss. 

 

Crime

 

Violent crime isn’t common in Luxembourg cities, but a higher number of burglaries have been reported by people who have recently moved into the countryside. Most crimes in these areas occur during the traditional holiday periods in August and around Christmas.

 

Pickpockets operate on buses and in train stations, particularly the Hammilus (main bus station) and the Luxembourg Gare (main train station) Be aware of your immediate surroundings, keep your bags within sight, and avoid displaying high value items.

 

Hotel lobbies, especially in the Findel area, are reported to be hot spots for thefts and pickpocketing.

 

Beware of bogus, plain-clothes policemen who may stop your car and ask to see your passport and/or driving licence. If you’re approached and you suspect that you are dealing with a bogus police officer, you can call 113 to check the officer’s identity.

 

Report any thefts in person to the nearest local police within 24 hours and get a police report crime number.

 

Road travel

 

Many of the driving rules in Luxembourg roads are different to those in the UK

 

the minimum age for driving a car is 18

the driver must have a valid driving licence

driving is on the right

mobile phones may only be used ‘hands free’ while driving

priority is given to traffic from the right in towns - drivers must stop for traffic joining from the right unless a yellow diamond sign or other priority road sign has been posted

you must use headlights on full-beam outside towns and cities at night and in times of low visibility

If you live in Luxembourg, you can use a valid EU driving licence as long as you register it with the Ministry of Transport. Alternatively, you can exchange it for a Luxembourgish driving licence.

 

Keep vehicle registration documents with you to prove you’re the legal owner. Failure to do so could lead to a fine and confiscation of the vehicle. On the spot fines are common. It’s easy to cross into neighbouring countries without realising it. Keep your passport with you for identification.

 

In 2013 there were 45 road deaths in Luxembourg (source: Department for Transport). This equates to 8.4 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 2.8 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2013.

 

All vehicles should have winter tyres when temperatures are zero or below.

 

Drink-drive laws are strictly enforced. You can be arrested for having a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. See the European Commission,RAC guide on driving in Luxembourg.

 

Heavy goods vehicles

 

Heavy goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tons, with or without a trailer, intended for the transport of goods from Belgium or Germany to France are prohibited on public roads in Luxembourg from Saturday 9:30pm to Sunday at 9:45pm, and on the days before public holidays from 9:30pm to the following day at 9:45pm.

 

Public transport

 

If you travel on public transport you must buy a ticket and validate it either on platform before your travel or on the bus. Check validation rules on the ticket before you travel. You’ll be fined on the spot if you travel without a ticket or with a ticket that hasn’t been validated. For more detailed information, see the Angloinfo website.

 

Taxis

 

It’s safer to use a major taxi company like Web Taxi or ACL Taxi. Always check the fare per km before getting in as some taxis can charge highly inflated prices. Taxi drivers charge 25% extra on Sundays.

 

Local laws and customs

 

French, German and Luxembourgish are the administrative languages.

 

The minimum legal drinking age is 16 years, but being drunk and disorderly in public is a criminal offence that can result in arrest for a night and a heavy fine.

 

Health

If you’re visiting Luxembourg you should get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving your home country (EU nationals only). The EHIC isn’t a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but it entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Luxembourg nationals. The EHIC won’t cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment, so you should make sure you have adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you specifically ask for SAMU Ambulance (Service d’Aide Médicale Urgente) it means that the ambulance will come together with a doctor. If you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.

 

Passport validity

 

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

 

The Luxembourg authorities have confirmed they will accept British passports extended by 12 months by British Embassies and Consulates under additional measures put in place in mid-2014.

 

Visas

 

If your passport describes you as an EU Citizen, you don’t need a visa to enter Luxembourg. 

 

You can stay in Luxembourg for up to 90 days as long as you have a valid identity card or passport.

 

If you plan to stay in Luxembourg for more than 90 days, you must make a declaration of arrival (déclaration d’arrivée) at the Municipal Office in your locality within 8 days. Within 3 months of arrival, you must get an address registration certificate (attestation d’enregistrement) from the Municipal Office.

 

Emergency travel documents

 

Emergency Travel Documents are accepted for entry and exit from Luxembourg.