Luxembourg: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 measures as of Feb. 17 /update 28

Luxembourg maintaining COVID-19 measures as of Feb. 17; domestic and international entry restrictions in effect.

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Authorities are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Feb. 17

Domestic Measures
Nonessential businesses and entertainment venues are permitted to operate, provided they to certain health requirements. Facemasks are mandatory in enclosed public spaces and at gatherings of more than 10 people. A CovidCheck certificate issued by Luxembourg authorities confirming if the holder is vaccinated against, recovered from, or recently tested negative for COVID-19 is required to utilize many facilities.

International Travel Restrictions
Travelers from countries within the EEA and Schengen Area and residents of Bahrain, Chile, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, UAE, Uruguay, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are permitted to enter Luxembourg. Most travelers from other countries remain prohibited, though exceptions exist for essential work, study, and family reasons. Nonessential travel is also permitted for individuals with a vaccine certificate recognized by Luxembourg authorities.

Luxembourg requires all incoming international air travelers to present documentation before boarding proving that they have either received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (valid for nine months from the date of the last dose, a booster is required to extend validity beyond this), have recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months, or have tested negative for COVID-19 using PCR test taken in the previous 48 hours or an antigen test in the previous 24 hours.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Heed all official advisories and remain nonconfrontational if stopped by authorities. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.