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Luxembourg information
ℹ️ General Information about Luxembourg
About Luxembourg
Luxembourg uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are French, German and Luxembourgish
Luxembourg uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Luxembourg. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Luxembourg is on average 9.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Luxembourg is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about €11.29, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Orange, Post or Tango. Luxembourg uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Luxembourg upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
In Luxembourg you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
Road assistance is available at +352 26000 (Automobile Club du Luxembourg (ACL)) or 37 88 37 1 (SOS-Dépannage). For general news on Luxembourg's traffic use Automobile Club du Luxembourg (ACL), Contrôle et information du trafic sur les autoroutes (CITA) or Luxembourg Times. Most popular petrol stations in Luxembourg are Shell, Aral, Total, Q8 and Esso. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Eurosuper 95, essence, Superplus 98 or carburant. Petrol costs about €1.08 per liter.Diesel option is called Diesel.
🕑 What time is it in Luxembourg?
02:25:56
🛂 Do I need visa for Luxembourg?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Luxembourg
🌤️ How is the weather in Luxembourg?
Temperatures in Luxembourg (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Luxembourg
📁 What regulations are in Luxembourg?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items in the prohibited import list.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
Objects of cultural value require a certificate stating they are not objects of cultural heritage.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250g of smoking tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Alcohol:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Currency:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Medicines for personal use.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Stolen or illegally exported artistic, historical, or archaeological objects.
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Dangerous breeds of dogs.
Controlled drugs.
Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visitTravel with pets.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visitCITES.
Food products of animal origin may be imported from the EU.
Food products of animal origin may not be imported from outside the EU.
Up to 10kg of food products of animal origin may be imported from Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
There is no limit on fishery products from the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder and baby food can be brought in if it is packaged and does not need to be refrigerated.
Up to 20kg of eviscerated fish and fish products.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
As hepatitis A outbreaks occur throughout the world and sometimes in countries with a low risk for hepatitis A, travellers should consult with their doctor prior to travel to see if the hepatitis A vaccine is necessary.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.