The Luxembourg Business Travel Guide features an assortment of traveller tools and resources for business travellers to assist them on their trips. The guide contains information such as facts on Luxembourg, visa information business customs, culture, tips, and more. Knowledge and understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be a great advantage for business travellers helping to achieve better understanding, avoid cultural misunderstandings and helping to create a more successful business trip.
Luxembourg Guide
Quick Facts on Luxembourg
Luxembourg Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Luxembourg Map
Luxembourg Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Luxembourg Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Luxembourg
Country: Luxembourg
Capital: Luxembourg
Currency: Euro
Population: 0.5 Million
Area total: 2,586 sq km
Languages: French, German
Time Zone: GMT +1
Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 352
GDP: USD 52.4bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Catholic.
Political System: Constitutional Monarchy
Internet Domain: .lu
Luxembourg Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Luxembourg. Here you can further information on entry requirements for Luxembourg, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Luxembourg. The information is usually updated regularly making it a valuable resource to check for both business and leisure travellers, before starting their trips to Luxembourg. For more information please see: Luxembourg Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Luxembourg Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is smart and conservative, greetings are usually with a handshake. Punctuality and good time keeping are deemed as essential qualities, there is often little small talk and the business on the agenda is discussed. There is strict adherence to procedures and protocols with the agreements and contracts being meticulously checked. Ensure proposals, paper work and presentations are of a very high standard and have been thoroughly checked. Decisions can take time with bureaucracy and hierarchical decision making.
Travel Advice and Tips
Luxembourg is a relatively safe country for business visitors and tourists. The vast majority of trips to Luxembourg pass each year without any incidents. Care should be taken to not display valuables in public view and always ensure you are alert and fully aware of your surroundings and environment.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing & Travel Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
8.00 to 12.00 then 14.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday
For Shops:
08.30 to 18.00
For Banks:
08.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012:
January 1: New Year's Day
April 9 Easter Monday
May 1: May Day / Labour Day
May 17: Ascension Day
May 28: Whit Monday
June 23: National Day
August 15: Assumption Day
November 1: All Saint's Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: St. Stephen's Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
