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Luxembourg
ISO Code: LU
luxembourg-city.com/en- Member of Schengen Agreement
- Visa: Required
- Vaccination: None Required
- Capital
- Luxembourg City (LUX)
- Dialing Code
- + 352
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +1
- Daylight Savings Time
- Last Sunday of March - last Sunday of October: UTC / GMT +2
- Language
- Luxembourgish (Lëtzebuergesch)
- Best Time to Go
- April - mid-June, mid-September - October, and December
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Travel Tips
- French and German are also used. English is widely spoken
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Many locals use bottled water, although this is a taste preference
- Conservative and traditional etiquette should be applied in social situations
Last updated 28 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
The Embassy of Belgium in Pretoria and Consulate General in Cape Town represent Luxembourg in South Africa.
Refer to Belgium Visa guide.
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 6
May: 1, 9, 14, 25
June: 23
August: 15
November: 1
December: 25 - 26
2027
January: 1
March: 29
May: 1, 6, 9, 17
June: 23
August: 15
November: 1
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Agreement
- The Belgian consulate handles visas for Luxembourg - please apply in the same way
Refer to Belgium Visa guide.
General visa information for Luxembourg can be found here.
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Brussels, Belgium