United Kingdom Visa RequirementsFor Luxembourg passport holders
Luxembourg passport holders can visit the UK visa-free for up to 180 days (6 months) per visit. Post-Brexit, the UK is no longer EU or Schengen but maintains visa-free access for EU nationals.
Great news! Luxembourg passport holders can enter United Kingdom without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 180 days.
No visa required for stays up to 180 days for tourism. Luxembourg passport required (ID card may not be accepted post-Brexit). Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required for EU citizens from 2025 onward (GBP 10, applied online). No work permitted on visit status.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Luxembourg Passport
Ireland and UK are not Schengen. A passport is now required for UK entry (not just an ID card) post-Brexit.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Required from 2025. Apply at gov.uk/apply-for-an-eta. Cost GBP 10.
Proof of Onward Travel Recommended
Return or onward ticket recommended.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Immigration may ask for evidence of funds for the stay.
Current Travel Situation
Luxembourg to United Kingdom: What You Need to Know
The United Kingdom left the European Union on January 31, 2020 (Brexit), and is no longer in the Schengen Area. However, EU passport holders including Luxembourg citizens can still visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months. A passport (not just a national ID card) is now required for UK entry from EU countries, though the UK has agreed to continue accepting EU national ID cards from some countries during a transition. The UK has a population of 67 million and is home to some of the world's great cities, museums, countryside, and cultural institutions. Many Luxembourgers have strong UK ties through EU institution work, education, and finance sector connections.
How to Get There
London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted are all served from Luxembourg. Luxair and Ryanair fly directly. The Eurostar from Brussels to London (2 hours, via the Channel Tunnel) is an excellent alternative to flying and takes city center to city center.
Money & Banking
UK uses the pound sterling (GBP). London is expensive: coffee GBP 3.50-5, restaurant meals GBP 15-30, hotel rooms GBP 100-250/night in central areas. The Oyster card or contactless payment on London's Tube and buses is efficient. Regional UK cities (Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool) are notably more affordable.
Practical Tips
London offers more world-class free museums than any other city: the British Museum, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, and the Science Museum are all free. Beyond London: Edinburgh (3 hours by train, medieval Old Town, castle, and whisky); the Cotswolds (picturesque limestone villages, 2 hours from London); Bath (Roman baths, Georgian architecture, Jane Austen connection); Cambridge and Oxford (90 minutes from London each); and the Lake District, Peak District, and Snowdonia for hiking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for the UK post-Brexit?
No. EU citizens including Luxembourg passport holders can still visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism. However, a passport is now required (ID card is not accepted), and from 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at GBP 10 is required.
What is the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
The ETA is a digital pre-authorization for non-visa national visitors including EU citizens. Apply at gov.uk/apply-for-an-eta before booking travel. Cost GBP 10. Usually approved within minutes. Linked electronically to your passport. Required for arrival by air from non-Common Travel Area countries.
How do I get from Luxembourg to London?
By air: 1.5-2 hours from Luxembourg Airport (Luxair, Ryanair) to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, or London City. By train via Brussels: the Eurostar from Brussels Midi to London St Pancras takes 2 hours. Total journey Luxembourg to London via Eurostar: approximately 4.5-5 hours.
Can I work in the UK as a Luxembourg citizen after Brexit?
No longer on a visa-free basis. Post-Brexit, EU citizens need to apply for a UK work visa to work in the UK. The UK Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent Visa, and other schemes are available. Tourism and business visits of up to 6 months remain visa-free.
Do I need a separate visa for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
No. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England are all part of the United Kingdom and share the same immigration system. One visit is valid across all four nations. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland (EU), which requires no border checks for travel between the two.
Is the UK expensive?
London is expensive: restaurant dinners cost GBP 20-35, hotel rooms GBP 100-250/night in central areas. London's world-class museums (British Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert) are all free. Regional UK (Edinburgh, Bath, the Lake District) is considerably more affordable.