Travel advice

In the current circumstances, the Luxembourg government strongly advises its citizens not to travel to Russia. Nationals currently travelling to Russia are invited to assess whether their presence in Russia is essential.

The government also invites Luxembourg nationals in Russia to exercise increased vigilance. They are advised to keep abreast of developments and to avoid mass gatherings and sensitive locations.

The government invites Luxembourg citizens present in Russia to make themselves known to the consular services of the Embassy. They are also advised to update the information on their whereabouts, whether they are residents (by updating their details on the national register of natural persons) or travelling (by indicating their presence on the "Lëtzebuerger am Ausland" website).

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs invites you to consult the travel advice for our neighbouring countries by following the links below:

• Germany
• Belgium
• France

Update (04.10.2022)

In view of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the Luxembourg Government strongly advises its citizens against all travel to Russia. Those residing or travelling in Russia should strongly consider departing Russia if their presence is not essential and while limited commercial travel options remain. In light of the current unpredictable and volatile situation, travel connections with Russia are strongly impacted. Due to the increasing restrictions on travel options between Russia and Europe, there continues to be a real risk of being stranded in Russia for an indefinite period. Furthermore, as Mastercard and Visa have suspended their operations in Russia, we draw the attention to the fact that it is not possible to access funds through Russian banks or to make payments in Russia with non-Russian credit/debit cards.

The Government also calls on Luxembourg nationals in Russia to be extra cautious. They are advised to keep themselves informed of developments, avoid mass gatherings and follow the instructions of the authorities. It is also recalled that photographing or filming military equipment or installations is strictly prohibited in Russia.

Information for double nationals

On 21 September the Russian authorities announced a military mobilization with immediate effect. All double nationals holding both Luxembourg and Russian citizenship should be aware that the Russian authorities only recognize their Russian nationality. Thus, should they be drafted, they will not be able to request consular protection alleging double nationality. Should they wish to leave Russia, they should make arrangements as soon as possible given the limited travel options available.

Travel advice (17.03.2022)

In view of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the Luxembourg Government strongly advises its citizens against all travel to Russia. In light of the current situation, air connections with Russia are strongly impacted. Therefore, due to the increasing restrictions on air traffic between Europe and Russia, there is a real risk of being stranded in Russia for an indefinite period.

The Government also calls on Luxembourg nationals in Russia to be extra cautious. They are advised to keep themselves informed of developments, avoid mass gatherings and follow the instructions of the authorities. It is also recalled that photographing or filming military equipment or installations is strictly prohibited in Russia. Due to the increasing disruption of air traffic, the Government also invites Luxembourg nationals in Russia to closely monitor the availability of commercial flights to leave the country.

Press release by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs