Germany Visa RequirementsFor Luxembourg passport holders
Luxembourg and Germany share long open borders. Luxembourg passport holders travel freely to Germany with no visa, no checks, and full EU freedom of movement rights.
Great news! Luxembourg passport holders can enter Germany without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Luxembourg national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Germany uses the euro.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Luxembourg Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted. No border checks within Schengen.
Current Travel Situation
Luxembourg to Germany: What You Need to Know
Germany and Luxembourg share an open border along the Our River (northeast of Luxembourg) and the Moselle River (east). The two countries have deeply intertwined economies: tens of thousands of German workers commute into Luxembourg daily. Germany is Europe's largest economy and most populous country with 84 million people. It offers extraordinary diversity: the Bavarian Alps and Munich's beer culture, Berlin's museums and nightlife, the Rhine Valley vineyards, Hamburg's harbor, the Romantic Road's medieval towns, and the Black Forest. Luxembourg's Moselle wine region merges seamlessly into Germany's Mosel wine route.
How to Get There
Trier is about 50 minutes by train or car from Luxembourg. Frankfurt is 2 hours by train. Munich is 5.5 hours by TGV via Frankfurt. Berlin is about 6 hours by ICE via Frankfurt.
Money & Banking
Germany uses the euro (EUR). Germany is generally moderately priced: supermarkets (Aldi, Lidl, Rewe) among Europe's best value, restaurant meals EUR 12-25, hotel rooms EUR 80-180/night outside major cities. Berlin and Munich command higher prices. Germany's beer culture (Oktoberfest, biergartens, regional breweries) is a central part of travel there.
Practical Tips
Trier (Germany's oldest city, 1 hour from Luxembourg) features remarkable Roman ruins including the Porta Nigra, the Imperial Baths, and Constantine's Basilica. The German Moselle wine route (Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Zell) is a cycling paradise. Munich warrants 3-4 days: Marienplatz, Nymphenburg Palace, the English Garden, and the Deutsches Museum. Berlin is incomparable for history and culture: Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag, the DDR Museum, and countless galleries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Germany?
No. Germany and Luxembourg share open Schengen borders. EU citizens travel freely with no checks or visa requirements.
What German cities are closest to Luxembourg?
Trier (about 50 minutes by train or car) is the closest significant German city, also Germany's oldest city. Saarbrucken is 1.5 hours. Frankfurt is 2 hours by ICE train.
How long is the drive from Luxembourg to Munich?
About 5.5 hours by car via the A3/A6 autobahn through Frankfurt. By ICE train, the journey is also about 5.5 hours. Direct flights take about 1.5 hours.
What is special about Trier for Luxembourg visitors?
Trier is Germany's oldest city (founded as a Roman colony circa 17 BC) and has extraordinary Roman monuments: the Porta Nigra (2nd century city gate), the Imperial Baths, the Basilica of Constantine, and Karl Marx's birthplace. All within a 30-minute walk.
Can Luxembourgers work in Germany?
Yes. EU freedom of movement allows Luxembourg citizens to live and work in Germany with the same rights as German citizens. Many Luxembourgers and Germans commute across the border daily.
Is Bavaria a separate country from Germany?
No. Bavaria (Bayern) is Germany's largest federal state, with Munich as its capital. It has a distinctive culture, dialect, and traditional dress (lederhosen, dirndl), and is often mistaken for a separate entity, but it is firmly part of the Federal Republic of Germany.