08.10.2020 Entry RestrictionsTravelling to Luxembourg from EU+ countries is allowed without restrictions. EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino. Travelling from Luxembourg or returning to LuxembourgSome countries are submitting travellers coming from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to a quarantine (which may last between 5 and 14 days) or are asking for a recent negative COVID-19 test. For the summer holiday period, the State offers one free COVID-19 test per person ahead of, as well as after, a trip or stay abroad for tourism. More information are available on "Covidtest travels" and guichet.lu Luxembourgish citizens who are currently abroad may reach the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs on (+352) 247-82300 or by email at assistance.consulaire@mae.etat.lu, in case of an emergency. Third-country nationals coming from outside the EU and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein Third-country nationals who are resident in Australia, Canada, China (subject to confirmation of reciprocity at EU level), Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand and Tunisia, are allowed to enter the territory of Luxembourg. These travellers are required to hold official documents proving their residence in one of these countries (residence permit, residence certificate, work permit, etc.), translated into one of the administrative languages of Luxembourg or into English. Since 12/08/2020, any third-country national from the age of eleven who come from countries other then the above-mentioned ones, including people holding a residence permit (also temporary), wishing to travel by air transport to the territory of Luxembourg, must present before boarding the negative result of a SARS-CoV-2 test, carried out less than 48 hours before the flight departure. Mandatory Travel DocumentationNo additional document is required. Find out more:Find out more:
15.09.2020 Travelling to Luxembourg
Third-country nationals The ban on the entry of third-country nationals into the territory of Luxembourg is extended until 15 September 2020 included. Travelling from Luxembourg or returning to Luxembourg
Luxembourgish citizens who are currently abroad may reach the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs on (+352) 247-82300 or by email at assistance.consulaire@mae.etat.lu, in case of an emergency. Rules and Exceptions Mandatory Travel Documentation Links to national sources |
Lift of weekend traffic ban (20.03.2020) Luxembourg has notified the Commission that it suspended the ban on traffic for >7.5 tonne vehicles on weekends and public holidays. Start date: 20.03.2020 End date: not available Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in freight transport Luxembourg has notified a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in national and international freight transport. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 Start date: 19.03.2020 End date: 17.04.2020 Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio... |
18.04.2020 Restrictions on movements The following measures apply until further notice: - Reduction of frequency of national regular bus services - Suspension of international bus services except for repatriation transport Public transport on Sundays is suspended until 4 May. Facilitation measures On 8 April, the government extended the validity of Certificates of Professional Competence that expire during the crisis for further six months. Validity of a serie of ADR certificates is extended over different periods of time. Full list can be consulted here. Source: ITF
16.04.2020 On 16 April, the Luxembourg Minister of Mobility has signed a new relaxation of the rules regarding driving and rest times. The new rules apply from 18 April until 31 May, included, and are as follows: - Art. 6.1: Increase of the maximum daily driving time from 9 hours to 11 hours, not more than three times per week - Art. 6.3: Increase of the fortnightly driving time from 90 hours to 96 hours - Art. 8.6: Postponement of a weekly rest period from six to seven 24-hour periods, with the obligation to compensate during the following week - Art. 8.8: possibility for the driver to take the regular weekly rest in the vehicle, as long as it has suitable sleeping facilities,for each driver and the vehicle is stationary. Source: CLC
22.03.2020 The Ministry of Mobility has set out new measures for bus and coach transport in Luxembourg. The measures apply immediately and until further notice and provide for the following:
20.03.2020 Restrictions A state of emergency has been declared for 3 months but may be cancelled earlier. There are no restrictions considering transport of goods in Luxembourg, but there may be short waiting times at the borders. Relieves Luxembourg has agreed on a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in domestic and international delivery of goods. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. This temporary relaxation applies from 19 March 2020 and will run until 17 April 2020. Luxembourg has made it clear that driver and road safety must not be compromised. Drivers should not be expected to drive whilst tired - employers remain responsible for the health and safety of their employees and other road users. For the above mentioned category of drivers, the following provisions will be temporarily relaxed as follows: - Derogation to Article 6(2): replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours. - Derogation to Article 6(3): replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 96 hours. - Derogation to Article 8(6): postponement of a weekly rest period beyond six-24 hours period. Source: CLC |