🇱🇺 Luxembourg
How the 90/180 rule applies to Luxembourg, plus the tools you'll want before you go.
Joined Schengen
1995
Currency
EUR
Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Calling code
+352
What counts toward your 90 days
Every day spent in Luxembourg counts toward the same Schengen-wide 90-day allowance. Days in Luxembourg are added to days in any of the other 28 Schengen countries when calculating the rolling 180-day window.
Entry and exit days both count as full days.
If you hold a Luxembourg national long-stay visa or residence permit, the 90/180 rule does not limit your stay in Luxembourg itself, but it does still cap your time in the rest of Schengen.
Nomading in Luxembourg, specifically
US, UK, and EU passports walk into Luxembourg visa-free for 90 days. Indian passports need a Schengen visa.
Who gets in, and who needs paperwork?
Most nationalities, including US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand citizens, can enter Luxembourg and the wider Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. This is the standard Schengen short-stay agreement. For citizens of countries like India, China, or Nigeria, a Schengen visa is mandatory before arrival. You'll apply for this through the Luxembourg embassy or consulate in your home country or country of residence. Expect processing times to vary, but 15 days is a common minimum.
Luxembourg is part of the Schengen zone. When you arrive by air at Luxembourg Airport (LUX), border officials will stamp your passport. For land borders, especially with France, Germany, or Belgium, checks are less frequent but can happen. Don't rely on not getting stamped. ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, will be required for visa-exempt travellers from 2025. It's an online pre-travel authorisation, not a visa, but it's another hoop to jump through.
Staying 90 days: The Luxembourg reality check
The 90/180 rule applies strictly in Luxembourg, just like anywhere else in Schengen. This means you can stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. Overstaying this limit can lead to fines, deportation, and a ban from entering the Schengen Area for several years. Luxembourg doesn't have a specific "digital nomad visa" program; you're relying on the short-stay allowance.
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you'll need to explore options like a national long-stay visa or a residence permit, which usually requires proving you're not relying on local social assistance and have sufficient funds or a job offer. This is a more complex process than just showing up with your passport. Don't assume you can easily transition from a tourist stay to a longer residency without proper authorisation.
What do remote workers actually do here?
Most remote workers in Luxembourg either use it as a short-term base, often flying in and out of the Schengen Area, or they are EU citizens who don't face the same time constraints. The capital, Luxembourg City, is the primary hub. It's clean, safe, and incredibly well-connected. You'll find co-working spaces like CUBE or The Office in the city, though they aren't as numerous as in larger European capitals.
Expect to spend €2,000 to €3,500+ per month for a comfortable solo stay in Luxembourg City, covering rent, food, and basic expenses. Rent is the biggest factor; a decent one-bedroom apartment outside the absolute centre can run €1,500 or more. Internet speeds are excellent and reliable across the country, typically 100 Mbps or higher for fibre connections. Payment is generally done via card or bank transfer; cash is less common for everyday transactions. The quality of life is high, but the cost reflects its status as a major financial centre.