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Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area, which allows passport-free travel across 27 European countries.?If you hold a Luxembourg work permit and residence permit, you may be wondering whether you can use it to travel across Europe.?The short answer: Yes — most foreign workers can travel freely within Schengen for short stays, but there are important rules to know.
1. Does a Luxembourg Work Permit Allow Schengen Travel?
Yes.?A valid Luxembourg residence permit (titre de séjour) gives you the right to:
• Enter Luxembourg
• Live and work in Luxembourg
• Travel to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period
This applies to all standard work-based permits, including:
• Highly Qualified Worker Permit (EU Blue Card)
• Salaried Worker Permit
• ICT transfer permits
• Researcher permits
Your residence permit, not the work authorization itself, enables Schengen mobility.
2. Conditions for Schengen Travel
To travel within Schengen, you must:
• Hold a valid passport
• Hold a valid Luxembourg residence permit
• Not exceed 90 days of stay within any 180 days in other Schengen countries
• Not take up employment in those countries (travel only)
You may travel for:
• Tourism
• Business meetings
• Visiting friends/family
• Conferences or training (non-paid)
3. What You Cannot Do With a Luxembourg Work Permit
Your Luxembourg residence permit does not allow:
• Working in another Schengen country
• Moving residence to another country without applying for a local permit
• Staying longer than 90 days in any other Schengen state
• Entering non-Schengen EU countries (e.g., Ireland, Cyprus)
To work elsewhere, you must obtain a local work permit from that specific country.
4. Travel Exceptions and Special Cases
If your residence card is expired
You cannot travel unless you have:
• A valid passport and
• A valid temporary document from Luxembourg authorizing re-entry
Expired permits are not accepted for Schengen travel.
If you hold an EU Blue Card
You may have additional mobility rights within the EU for work after certain conditions are met, but this is separate from standard Schengen travel rules.
5. Do You Need a Visa for Schengen Travel?
No, as long as:
• Your Luxembourg residence permit is valid
• Your passport is valid
• You travel for short stays (90/180 rule)
If you lose your residence permit while traveling, contact Luxembourg authorities immediately.
6. Tips for Smooth Schengen Travel
• Keep digital and physical copies of your residence permit
• Check the 90/180-day rule before leaving
• Ensure your passport has at least 3–6 months validity
• Carry travel insurance when required
• Confirm entry rules for non-Schengen EU states (different rules apply)
Key Takeaway
Yes — you can travel freely within the Schengen Area with a valid Luxembourg residence permit, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.?However, this right is for short visits only, and you cannot work in other Schengen countries using a Luxembourg permit.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.?Schengen and EU residence rules may change based on government regulations.?Always check official border guidelines before traveling.
December 4, 2025
