Introduction to the Luxembourg Passport
The Luxembourg passport is recognised as one of the world's most powerful travel documents. As of 2025, it ranks 4th among the top globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 countries. This high ranking reflects Luxembourg's strong international relations and commitment to global mobility. The Passport, Visa, and Legalisation Office of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg issue the passport. As a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, Luxembourg allows its citizens to live, work, and travel freely within the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland without a visa. The Luxembourg passport adheres to the standard EU passport format and benefits from consular protection by EU delegations abroad.
From 2023 to 2025, the Luxembourg passport has consistently ranked high globally. In 2024, it was tied for 4th place, offering access to 188 destinations worldwide.
Visa-Free Countries for Luxembourg Citizens
As of 2025, Luxembourg citizens enjoy visa-free access to numerous countries, including:
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cape Verde Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
eSwatini
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (SAR China)
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niue
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Palau Islands
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Reunion
Romania
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tajikistan
Thailand
The Gambia
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival Countries for Luxembourg Citizens
Here is the list of countries where Luxembourg passport holders can get a VOA:
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoro Islands
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iran
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Maldives
Myanmar
Nepal
Qatar
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
St. Helena
Tanzania
E-visa Countries for Luxembourg Citizens
Here is the list of countries where Luxembourg passport holders can get an e-visa:
Azerbaijan
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cuba
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
India
Mauritania
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Russian Federation
Syria
Togo
Uganda
Vietnam
ETA Countries for Luxembourg Citizens
Here is the list of countries to which Luxembourg citizens can travel with an ETA:
American Samoa
Australia
Canada
Guam
Israel
Kenya
New Zealand
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Seychelles
Sri Lanka
United Kingdom
United States
US Virgin Islands
Passport Validity for Adults and Children
The validity of a Luxembourg passport depends on the age of the holder at issuance:
Adults (age 18 and older): Valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
Children (under 4 years): Valid for 2 years.
Children (ages 4-17): Valid for 5 years.
Physical Appearance and Design
Colour: Burgundy red- standard for EU member state passports.
Front Cover Details:
At the top: "Union européenne" and "Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" (European Union and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg)
Centre: The Luxembourg national coat of arms, which features:
A red lion (the "Lion Rouge") with a forked tail, crowned, on a striped blue and white background
A shield supported by two lions
Bottom: The word “Passeport” (French for "passport")










