Do you need an International Driving Permit in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg and the road traffic conventions

Which vehicles your permit covers in Luxembourg

Luxembourg applies the vehicle classes set out by the 1968 Vienna Convention. Your permit only covers the classes that are already on your national licence, so a category you do not hold at home is not granted by the permit.

• A
• B
• C
• D
• BE, CE, DE

What each category covers under the 1968 Vienna Convention

What to carry when you drive in Luxembourg

An International Driving Permit never replaces your national licence. It is a standardised translation that local police and rental desks can read, and it is only valid alongside the licence it was issued against. Carry both, and keep your passport handy at rental pickup, since most rental companies ask to see all three before releasing a vehicle.

Our document reproduces your licence details across 12 languages in the booklet format the conventions describe, so an officer who reads none of them in your alphabet can still find your name, date of birth and vehicle classes:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Italian
• German
• Russian
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Thai
• Vietnamese

What the road rules say in Luxembourg

The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada both advise that a foreign national licence is accepted for a limited period in Luxembourg, for stays of up to 365 days.

Minimum driving age

18 years

Emergency services

police 113, ambulance 112, fire 112

Common questions about driving in Luxembourg

How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Luxembourg?

Up to 3 years. Luxembourg joined the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on 25 November 1975 by ratification, and that convention sets the maximum at 3 years from the date of issue, or until your national licence expires if that comes first.

Can I drive in Luxembourg on my national licence alone?

The UK Foreign Office states: "You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Luxembourg for one year." Rules differ by the country that issued your licence and by how long you stay, so confirm with Luxembourg's road authority before you travel.

What do I dial in an emergency in Luxembourg?

Reach police on 113, ambulance on 112, fire on 112. The UK Foreign Office publishes these numbers for Luxembourg. Save them before you drive, since you will not want to be searching for them at the roadside.

Does the permit replace my driving licence in Luxembourg?

No. It is a translation of the licence you already hold and has no effect on its own. You must carry your original national licence with it at all times.