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Take normal security precautions in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s fortress-city streets and trilingual culture create a crossroads experience at the heart of Western Europe.
Overview
Luxembourg City’s dramatic valleys and historic ramparts reflect the country’s strategic location and layered history. Daily life moves fluidly between Luxembourgish, French, and German, while the euro links this microstate to its neighbors. The region’s cross-border energy shapes a distinct local rhythm.
At a glance
Languages
- French(Official)
- German(Official)
- Luxembourgish(Official)
- English(Widespread)
- Portuguese(Widespread)
Population681,987
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.1404 USD
1 USD = 0.8769 EUR
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch stronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Luxembourg.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Luxembourg as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Luxembourg.
Self-Employment
- Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Luxembourg as self-employed workers.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Languages
- French(Official)
- German(Official)
- Luxembourgish(Official)
- English(Widespread)
- Portuguese(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Luxembourg.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Luxembourg. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Luxembourg.
- Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers
- Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations
- Stay aware of your surroundings
- Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse
- snatching and pickpocketing
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