General Information Location: Europe
Local Time: From 30 Mar 08 to 26 Oct 08 GMT +2
From 26 Oct 08 to 29 Mar 09 GMT +1
From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +2
Capital City: Luxembourg-ville
Population: 451,600
Area: 2,586 square km, 999 square miles.
Language(s): Luxembourgish, French, German
Dialling Code: 352
Emergency: Police: 113. Fire & Ambulance: 112
Directory Enquiries: 17
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220/230V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1200 & 1330-1630 Mon-Fri
Office: 0830-1200 & 1400-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1400-1800 Mon, 0930-1800 Tue-Sat Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Feb 4 Carnival, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 1 Labour day and Ascension day, May 12 Whit Monday, Jun 23 National Day, Aug 15 Assumption, Sep 1 Luxembourg City Fete, Nov 1 All Saints Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 St. Stephens Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in German and/or French, many executives speak English. Smoking is generally restricted in many public buildings. Request permission before smoking in offices, cars and restaurants. On social occasions, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 17 years Tipping: A service charge is normally added to the bill, therefore tips are not necessary, however it is customary to leave small change. Tips for taxis around 10%
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AirportsLuxembourg (LUX)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands (`Toeristenkaart'), Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain & Switzerland
2) Holders of passports expired a maximum of 5 years issued to nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Germany (expired one year only), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino & Switzerland
3) Holders of a Luxembourg Identity Card issued to alien residents of Luxembourg
4) Holders of a resident permit, mentioning the Luxembourg or Belgian nationality, issued to alien residents of the Netherlands
5) Holders of a Belgian Identity Card, mentioning the Luxembourg or Dutch nationality, for aliens or issued by the Belgian authorities Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Luxembourg
2) British citizens & subjects
3) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany (also applicable if holding former East German documents), Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
4) Holders of a valid resident permit issued by one of the Schengen countries; Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain or Sweden
5) For stays up to 90 days by nationals of Bulgaria, Guinea,-Bissau, Hong Kong & Romania
The following DO require a visa:
a) Bolivia Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same or connecting aircraft, provided arriving & departing from/to a non-Schengen country, holding confirmed onward tickets departing within 72 hours & documentation for next destination (except nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo Dem Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria & Turkey, unless a permanent resident of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or United States) Notes: Transit without a visa is not available if any of the subsequent destinations or transit locations are a Schengen country requiring a visa. Therefore, as the passenger is entering the Schengen territory, which is a borderless territory, those nationals of countries requiring a visa for any Schengen state, which they are entering, require a visa at all times Exit PermitsSpecial Notes1) All visitors must hold sufficient funds for length of stay, it is also recommended that visitors hold onward/return tickets & documents required for next destination, except nationals of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden & United Kingdom
2) Member of Schengen Visa Agreement, however we strongly recommend that travellers make enquiries prior to travel with the appropriate embassies of the countries within the agreement which they plan to visit |
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