Country guide
Luxembourg
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa). Daylight savings from last Sunday March to last Sunday October: UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 352
Best time to go
Shoulder season is April to mid-June, mid-September to October and December
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Many locals use bottled water, although this is a taste preference.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders.
The Belgian consulate handles visas for Luxembourg - please apply in the same way. Refer to Belgium Visa guide.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Brussels, Belgium
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 6; May 1, 9, 14, 25; Jun 23; Aug 15; Nov 1; Dec 25-26