Luxembourg Vehicle Registration Process

Luxembourg Vehicle Registration: Process & What To Know

It’s easy to pass through Luxembourg without knowing it. The country's roads are well maintained, and its population is just over 500,000.

If you’re considering moving there and bringing a particular car with you to commute or for recreation, here’s a rundown of what you need to know to register a vehicle there. The process is straightforward, so long as you can navigate the paperwork, you’ll be ready.

You do get a grace period of six months before you need to register a vehicle in Luxembourg. The process is a bit tricky, depending on where your car is coming from.

Vehicles registered in other European Union countries

As a member of the European Union, the process is a little more streamlined. Clearing customs is not a massive issue for vehicles here.

Here are some broad rules:

• You got a new car that you’re importing? Or one with 6,000 km or less on it? You’ll likely have to pay a 17 percent automobile assessment tax. Automobiles that have been on the road for over six months with more than 6,000 miles clocked in don’t have to pay that tax.
• If you’re a student from another country, you do not need to register for a vehicle for the duration of your studies. Being a student also exempts you from buying local insurance or paying the fees in the country. It’s good to be a student.
• If you work as a student, forget the student rules and return to the original registration rules.

If you’d like more information about shipping a vehicle to Luxembourg, you can find it on our international page by clicking here. There’s plenty to know when you ship a car to another country, and this resource covers it all!

Inspection, Insurance & Non-EU Vehicles In Luxembourg

Autos Recorded Outside the European Union

This is where the process is made more complex. Automobiles from outside the union must clear customs, either with another E.U. country or Luxembourg officials.

Duties on the conveyance can be up to 10 percent of the purchase value. You might also have to pay a 17 percent vehicle assessment tax on top of that.

However, there are loopholes and exceptions for automobiles imported through relocation.

Auto Inspection & Insurance

You’ll have to get insurance for your vehicle, as that’s mandatory here. You might also have to modify your car to adhere to the union and the country's specific environmental and road requirements.

The minimum age for a license is 18 years.

Roads

You can expect well-maintained roads with clear signs, though it should be pointed out that most of the signs are in French. That includes much of the country's digital alert systems. But with modern roads come modern problems, with heavy traffic congestion in the mornings and evenings.

Be mindful of the terrain. There are some steep hills, and cars going up the hill are given priority.

Luxembourg Enrollment Resources

Registration & Roadworthiness Test—The official portal of Luxembourg provides information about registering and road testing automobiles in the duchy.

European Union Portal - The official portal for the union with a wealth of elaborate information about getting around. Here, you’ll find information about living, working, and traveling in the EU, as well as resources and documents.

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