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🇱🇺 Do you need an IDP to drive in Luxembourg?

IDP recommended· the 1968 Vienna Convention· Last reviewed 17 Jun 2026

Key facts

IDP validity
Up to 3 years, or until your licence expires

Short answer

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Luxembourg, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Luxembourg follows the 1968 Vienna Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required.

Driving in Luxembourg: the rule explained

EU/EEA licences are fully valid in Luxembourg. Non-EU/EEA visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence for short tourist stays, especially if the licence is not in a Latin-script EU language. Luxembourg recognises both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna conventions, and an IDP functions as the official translation of the home licence.

Exemption: EU/EEA-issued licences are fully recognised in Luxembourg and need no IDP.

Renting a car in Luxembourg

Rental firms and traffic police in Luxembourg usually expect non-EU drivers to present an IDP together with the original licence and passport.

Motorcycles & scooters: The IDP covers whichever motorcycle categories appear on the underlying national licence.

What to carry when driving in Luxembourg

  • Original driving license (physical card)
  • Passport with valid visa/entry stamp
  • Translation companion or certified translation of your license
  • Proof of insurance covering the destination
  • IDP if you hold a non-EU/EEA or non-Latin-script licence
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Translation companion

A certified, multi-language translation of your licence to carry alongside it. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

Luxembourg: frequently asked questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Luxembourg?
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Luxembourg, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Luxembourg follows the 1968 Vienna Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required. EU/EEA licences are fully valid in Luxembourg. Non-EU/EEA visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence for short tourist stays, especially if the licence is not in a Latin-script EU language. Luxembourg recognises both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna conventions, and an IDP functions as the official translation of the home licence.
Is a translated driving licence accepted in Luxembourg?
A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks in Luxembourg read your licence, but where Luxembourg requires an IDP it must be one issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Always carry your original national licence with it.
What do I need to rent a car in Luxembourg?
Rental firms and traffic police in Luxembourg usually expect non-EU drivers to present an IDP together with the original licence and passport.
Which IDP convention does Luxembourg use?
Luxembourg recognises IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Make sure your IDP is issued by your own country's authorised issuer under the matching convention.
How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Luxembourg?
Because Luxembourg follows the 1968 Vienna Convention, an IDP is valid for up to three years, or until your national licence expires — whichever comes first. The permit is only valid alongside your original national licence, and it cannot be renewed — you apply for a new one from your home country's authorised issuer when it lapses.

Official sources

Need a real, government-recognised IDP? How to get an IDP from an authorised issuer.

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