Luxembourg identity card explained

Document Name:	Luxembourg identity card
Using Jurisdiction:	Luxembourg
Valid Jurisdictions:	United Kingdom (EU Settlement Scheme) ^[1] Rest of Europe (except Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine) Georgia Overseas France Tunisia (organized tours) Turkey
Document Type:	National identity card
Luxembourg Identity Card
Date First Issued:	01 July 2014

The Luxembourg identity card is issued to Luxembourg citizens. It serves as proof of identity and nationality and can also be used for travel within the European Union and a number of other European countries.

Eligibility

All Luxembourg citizens who are habitually resident in Luxembourg and aged 15 or over are required to apply for a Luxembourg identity card, whilst it is optional for those under 15. Luxembourg identity cards issued to those aged 15 or over are valid for 10 years.^[2]

Application

To obtain a Luxembourg identity card, the applicant has to visit the local administrative office.^[3]

See also

• Luxembourgish passport
• National identity cards in the European Union

References

1. Web site: Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen. 2023-05-11. GOV.UK. 27 May 2022 . en.
2. Web site: The Luxembourg electronic identity card . 23 March 2021 .
3. Web site: Applying for a Luxembourg identity card .