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- Avoid non-essential travel
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Overview
Overview
Overview
Security Status
Normal Precautions
Latest Travel Alert
Citizens planning travel abroad should take into account the ongoing risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad and are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover. Before departure and during travel, citizens are advised to monitor our Travel Advice, follow us on Twitter, and register with their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate.
Travel to Luxembourg
Anyone considering travel to Luxembourg should check the latest information on COVID-19 as rules are subject to change at short notice. The latest information is available here. Currently, there is no requirement to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination/testing to travel from Ireland (and other EU Member States) to Luxembourg.
General Travel Advice
Most visits to Luxembourg are trouble-free. Luxembourg shares with the rest of Europe a threat from terrorism. You are advised to take the usual, sensible precautions with your valuables and travel documents.
Irish citizens in Luxembourg are reminded that they should be in possession of a valid form of photographic identification such as a passport or passport card at all times.
You can contact the emergency services in Luxembourg by dialling 112.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Safety and security
Terrorism
Although the threat from terrorism in Luxembourg is low, there is still a global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by tourists and expatriates.
Crime
Crime remains relatively low in Luxembourg but you should take sensible precautions:
- Don’t carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place.
- It’s advisable to carry your passport – or at least a clear photocopy of it – at all times should you be requested to produce a form of identification by the Luxembourg police.
Reporting crime
If you’re a victim of a crime while in Luxembourg, report it to the local police immediately. You can call the police in Luxembourg by dialling 112.
Driving
If you’re planning to drive in Luxembourg, you should take the same precautions as in Ireland but remember cars drive on the right hand side of the road. If you want to drive, bring your international driving license and make sure you have adequate and appropriate insurance.
Hiring a vehicle
If you’re hiring a vehicle, we advise you not to hand over your passport as a form of security. If you’re allowing your passport to be photocopied, keep it in your sight at all times.
Check that you have adequate insurance and read the small print of the vehicle hire contract (particularly any waiver that will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged).
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Health
Health
Health
Travel Insurance
We can’t pay for emergency medical repatriation, repatriation of remains, or for expenses as a result of a personal emergency while you are abroad. If you buy an appropriate travel insurance policy, these costs will be covered, provided you haven’t broken the terms and conditions.
Buying comprehensive travel insurance can save you and your family a lot of money if something goes wrong. It will also ensure that you get the medical attention you need, when you need it. Hospital bills can quickly run into thousands of euro, and a medical evacuation back to Ireland can cost thousands more.
Not all policies are the same, and the cheapest one might be cheap for a reason. Make sure your policy covers all the activities you plan to do on your trip. Insurance Ireland recommend that you purchase a policy that provides a minimum medical cover of €1 million.
Emergency expenses
Your policy should cover:
- All medical care abroad, including evacuation by air ambulance, or other emergency procedures, and any other costs associated with an unexpected longer stay.
- Your entire trip, from departure to return. Consider an annual multi-trip policy if you’re making more than one trip in the year.
- 24-hour emergency service and assistance.
- Personal liability cover (in case you’re sued for causing injury or damaging property).
- Lost and stolen possessions.
- Cancellation and curtailment.
- Any extra activities you intend to do that are excluded from standard policies (e.g. water sport activities such as jet skiing or other extreme sports).
Exclusions: You should know most insurance policies will not cover drink or drug-related incidents.
European Health Insurance Card
As an Irish resident you are entitled to get healthcare through the public system in countries of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay there. Ensure that you get or renew your EHIC (the new name for the E111) before you go, and remember, you need one for every person travelling in your group.
Apply for your EHIC and find out more information.
The EHIC is not a substitute for proper travel insurance provided by a reputable insurer. It doesn’t cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or treatment of a non-urgent nature. Also, some private hospitals may not accept the EHIC, so you should check with the hospital administrator beforehand.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
In case of a genuine emergency (death, serious illness, arrest, etc.) a message can be left on the Embassy's answering machine which is monitored regularly. Tel. (+352) 450610-1.
This is an emergency number and only for cases that cannot wait until the office reopens.
Alternatively you may contact the duty officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.
Embassy of Ireland
Résidence Christina (2nd floor)
28 route d'Arlon
L-1140 Luxembourg
Tel: +352 450 610
Fax: +352 458 820
Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30