Applying for a passport as a resident
The passport is a travel document issued by the State which enables its holder to be identified by foreign authorities.
Since the introduction of the biometric passport, the Grand Duchy issues one document per person. This means that each child has his or her own passport.
A passport is only required if the holder travels to a country that requires one; this includes most foreign countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Entry and visitor visas are stamped in passports when they are required by third countries.
Before travelling, it is advisable to check that the passport will be valid for long enough for staying in all the countries to be visited. Some countries only grant entry visas to persons who have a passport valid for at least another 6 months after the expiry date of the visa applied for.
Who is concerned
Any Luxembourg national who:
- lives in the Grand Duchy;
- wishes to travel to another country, particularly one outside the European Union (EU) and for which a passport is required.
Deadlines
The amount of time required to issue a passport is:
- 7 working days following receipt of the application for the standard procedure;
- 3 working days for the fast-track procedure.
This time limit does not start until all the necessary documents for issuing the passport have been submitted.
Costs
Cost
The amount due for issuing a passport valid for:
- 5 years is:
- EUR 50 under the standard procedure;
- EUR 150 under the fast-track procedure;
- 2 years (only for children under 4 years of age) is:
- EUR 30 under the standard procedure;
- EUR 90 under the fast-track procedure.
Payment
Payment can be made:
- online via MyGuichet.lu;
- by bank card directly at the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (Bureau des passeports, visas et légalisations - BPVL);
- by deposit or transfer to the BPVL's post office account (IBAN: LU 46 1111 1298 0014 0000 / BIC: CCPLLULL).
Payment must be made:
- no more than 6 months before applying;
- no later than at the time of applying.
In case of multiple applications for biometric passports for several members of the same family, the total amount can be paid with a single deposit/transfer, indicating the first names and surnames of all the applicants.
Under no circumstances will the bank charges for making a transfer be borne by the BPVL.
Refund in case of an erroneous transfer
In the event of an erroneous transfer, a refund may be requested in writing (letter, email or fax) from the BPVL. The request must include an explanation, a copy of the transfer as well as an account number (IBAN and BIC code) and name of the account holder.
How to proceed
Submitting the application
Applications may be made at:
- the Population Office (Bureau de la Population) of the communal authorities of the applicant's place of residence. These offices have the necessary equipment for this purpose;
- the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (BPVL).
It is now possible to make an appointment with the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office in order to apply for and collect a passport.
It should be noted that:
- the surnames and first names indicated on the application must be those listed in the National Registry of Natural Persons (Registre national des personnes physiques - RNPP);
- at the applicant's request, the names of a spouse, deceased spouse, former spouse or registered partner may be included on the passport. The names or titles on the passport will be those recorded in the RNPP.
Applicants fill in and sign an application form. Applicants will be given a receipt acknowledging submission of the application.
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:
- an identity document;
- their previous passport, if they have one; or
- in the event of loss or theft: the declaration of theft or loss established by the police;
- the payment receipt of the amount of the fee, or a copy of the original receipt;
- as appropriate, a photo taken by a professional photographer meeting the standards laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Collection
Passports should be collected in person (or by a person designated as being authorised to collect the passport) from the following address:
6 Rue de l'Ancien Athénée,
L-1144 Luxembourg
Tel.: 2478-8300
The receipt received when the passport was applied for must be handed over when collecting the passport.
The receipt of the passport must be signed by the holder (or by the person duly authorised to sign) at the time of collection of the passport.
It is possible to collect a passport either from the BPVL or from the Population Office of the communal administration of the applicant's place of residence. The chosen place of collection must be indicated at the time of applying for the passport.
Fast-track procedure
Using the fast-track procedure makes it possible to shorten the time taken to produce a passport. A surcharge is made for using this procedure.
Applications may be made at:
- the Population Office of the communal administration of the applicant's place of residence; or
- the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office.
The documents required are the same as for the standard procedure. Proof of payment of the surcharge must also be produced.
The passport should be collected after 3 working days following submission of the application to the BPVL:
- by the holder of the passport; or
- a person authorised by the holder.
If the new passport is not produced within 3 working days, the applicant may apply for a refund of the surcharge.
Note that no compensation can be claimed for any damages or harm suffered.
Applying for a passport for a minor or an adult without legal capacity
Emancipated minor
Emancipated minors must submit their passport application in the same way as adult applicants.
Non-emancipated minor
Submitting the application
For applications for a passport for a minor, several different situations must be distinguished:
- the child lives officially at the same address as both parents:
- the application can be made by either of the parents;
- if a power of attorney is issued to a third party for the purpose of submitting the application, it can be signed by either of the parents;
- the child lives officially at the same address as one of the parents:
- The application can be submitted:
- by the parent with whom the child lives;
- by the parent with whom the child does not live: the parent must produce an authorisation from the parent with whom the child officially lives;
- if a power of attorney is issued to a third party for the purpose of submitting the application, it must be signed by the parent with whom the child lives;
- The application can be submitted:
- the child does not live with either of its parents: the applicant must:
- prove that he/she has parental authority in respect of the child. This also applies to the child's parents;
- produce an authorisation from the person with whom the child lives.
Legal representatives must provide proof of their legal authority.
The supporting documents that may be required must be in one of the following languages: German, French, Luxembourgish or English. Documents in any other language must be translated by a sworn translator in Luxembourg.
The name(s) of the child's parent(s) and legal guardian are indicated on the passport as listed in the RNPP.
Parental authority is only indicated on a minor's passport if requested by the parent(s) concerned.
Supporting documents
The following documents must be produced:
- as appropriate, a recent photo (complying with ICAO standards);
- if the parents are separated or divorced:
- a copy of the separation agreement or divorce judgement proving that the parent countersigning the passport application has parental authority for the child; or
- an attestation from the competent authority of the place of residence establishing that the child lives at the same address as the parent making the application;
- a copy of the separation agreement or divorce judgement proving that the parent countersigning the passport application has parental authority for the child; or
- a copy of the birth certificate, if the minor was born abroad;
- a payment receipt of the amount of the fee.
Depending on the circumstances (newborn, alternating custody of the child, etc.), additional supporting documents may be required.
Signing the application
Minor children unable to sign their application are exempted (no signature is entered for children until the age of 6). A note to this effect will be entered on the observation page reserved for the competent authorities issuing the passport.
Collecting the passport
A minor's passport should be collected by:
- the parent who applied on the minor's behalf; or
- the other parent or another person duly authorised to collect the passport; or
- the minor if:
- they have been designated by the parent exercising parental authority or the legal guardian;
- they are over 12 years old;
- the authorisation was notified by one of the parents at the time the application was submitted.
Adult without legal capacity
Passport applications for adults under guardianship are submitted by their legal guardian. If the guardian is a legal person, a proxy must be presented.
The supporting documents that may be required must be in one of the following languages: German, French, Luxembourgish or English. Documents in any other language must be translated by a sworn translator in Luxembourg.
Entering biometric data
After checking the identity and nationality of the applicant, the authorised agents record the passport application on the basis of data in the National Registry of Natural Persons and incorporate the biometric identifiers, which are:
- fingerprints: flat prints:
- of the left and right index fingers; or
- if it is not possible to take a print of the index finger, of another finger;
- of the left and right index fingers; or
- facial image;
- signature.
This data will be stored on the electronic chip in the passport.
- children under 12 years of age;
- persons physically unable to provide them.
If necessary, a medical certificate attesting the person's inability must be submitted at the time of applying for the passport.
Period of validity of passports
The passport issued is valid for:
- 2 years for minors under 4 years of age;
- 5 years for adults and minors over 4 years of age.
Passports are not extended. A new application for a passport must be submitted.
Loss or theft of a passport
The loss, theft or destruction of a passport must be reported to the Grand Ducal police as soon as possible.
The loss, theft or destruction of a passport in another country must be reported as soon as possible:
- to the police;
- to a Luxembourg consulate or embassy or otherwise to a Belgian consulate or embassy.
When submitting an application for a new passport, a declaration of loss or theft issued by the police must be supplied.
The declaration of loss or theft to the BPVL entails the invalidation of the passport.
Issue of a second passport
No one may be in possession of two passports, even if one of them has expired.
A new passport will not be issued:
- before the previous passport has been returned; or
- in the event of loss or theft: before the production of a declaration of loss or theft made to the competent authority.
However, in exceptional circumstances and for duly justified professional reasons, a second passport may be issued to Luxembourg nationals who so request. The passport is valid for 5 years. The cost is EUR 50.
Applications for a second passport must be submitted to the BPVL; its prior agreement is required.
Forms / Online services
Accord en matière de demande de passeport / carte d'identité
Mandat en matière de demande de passeport / carte d'identité
Passeport luxembourgeois - Demande de remboursement pour un passeport
Prise de rendez-vous en ligne pour l'obtention ou le retrait d'un passeport
Who to contact
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Ministry of Justice
Nationality Office13, rue Erasme
L-1468 Luxembourg
Postal address :
L-2934 Luxembourg
Fax : (+352) 26 20 27 59Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) from 8.30 to 11.30 and 14.30 to 16.00 / Special opening hours during Christmas and the summer holidays.
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Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (BPVL-MAEE)6, rue de l'Ancien Athénée
L-1144 Luxembourg
Reception desk: Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 16.00
Phone : (+352) 247 - 88300Fax : Visa: (+352) 22 29 07 or (+352) 46 49 80 / Passport: (+352) 22 02 91Telephone reception open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 11.30 and from 13.00 to 16.00
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Communal Administrations
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Beaufort9, rue de l'Eglise
L-6315 Beaufort
Phone : (+352) 83 60 45-1Fax : (+352) 86 93 88Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.30 (closed on Thursday afternoon) / open until 20.00 on Wednesdays -
Bech1, Enneschtgaass
L-6230 Bech
Phone : (+352) 79 01 68-1Fax : (+352) 79 06 74Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 (closed on Monday afternoons); Thursday: 13.00 - 19.00 (open until 17.00 during school holidays) -
Beckerich6, Dikrecherstrooss
L-8523 Beckerich
Phone : (+352) 23 62 21-1Fax : (+352) 23 62 91 62Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08.30 - 12.00; Wednesday: 08.30 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 17.45 -
Berdorf5, rue de Consdorf
L-6551 Berdorf
Phone : (+352) 79 01 87-1Fax : (+352) 79 91 89Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00; Monday to Wednesday: 14.00 - 16.00; Thursday: 14.00 - 19.00 -
Bertrange2, beim Schlass
L-8058 Bertrange
Postal address :
B.P. 28 L-8005 Bertrange
Phone : (+352) 26 31 2-1Fax : (+352) 26 31 27 57Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 -
Bettembourg13, rue du Château
L-3217 Bettembourg
Postal address :
B.P. 29 L-3201 Bettembourg
Phone : (+352) 51 80 80-1Fax : (+352) 51 80 80-601Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 11.30 and 14.00 - 16.30 / "Biergerzenter" open until 19.00 on Thursdays -
Bettendorf1, rue Neuve
L-9353 Bettendorf
Phone : (+352) 80 25 92-1Fax : (+352) 80 92 34Monday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 14.00 - 18.45; Tuesday to Friday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 14.00 - 16.30 (closed on Wednesdays) -
Betzdorf11, rue du Château
L-6922 Berg
Postal address :
B.P. 2 L-6901 Roodt/Syre
Phone : (+352) 77 00 49-1Fax : (+352) 77 00 82Lundi à vendredi: 08.00 - 12.00 et 13.30 - 16.30 (bureau de la population et état civil) / Uniquement sur RDV: lundi, mardi, jeudi, vendredi: 16.30 - 17.00; mercredi: 07.00 - 08.00 -
Bissen1, rue des Moulins
L-7784 Bissen
Postal address :
B.P. 25 L-7703 Bissen
Phone : (+352) 83 50 03-21Fax : (+352) 85 97 63Monday: 08.30 - 11.30 and 13.30 - 18.30 (only population service); Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 - 11.30 and 13.30 - 16.30 (closed on Thursday morning) -
Biwer6, Kiirchestrooss
L-6834 Biwer
Phone : (+352) 71 00 08-1Fax : (+352) 71 90 25Lundi à vendredi: 08.00 - 11.30 (fermé le 1ier mercredi de chaque mois, ouvert le 1ier mercredi de chaque mois de 14.00 - 18.00) -
Boulaide3, rue de la Mairie
L-9640 Boulaide
Phone : (+352) 99 30 12Fax : (+352) 99 36 92Monday, Thursday: 14.00 - 17.00; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 08.30 - 12.00 -
Bourscheid1, Schlassweee
L-9140 Bourscheid
Phone : (+352) 99 03 57-1Fax : (+352) 99 03 57-565Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00; Monday: 14.00 - 18.00; Tuesday to Friday: 14.00 - 16.00 (except on Wednesdays) -
Bous20, rue Luxembourg
L-5408 Bous
Phone : (+352) 23 66 92 76-20Fax : (+352) 23 69 94 39Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 17.00 (closed on Tuesday afternoon) -
ClervauxMontée du Château
L-9712 Clervaux
Postal address :
B.P. 35 L-9701 Clervaux
Phone : (+352) 27 800-1Fax : (+352) 27 800-900Lundi à vendredi: 08.00 - 11.30; mardi à vendredi: 14.00 - 16.30; mercredi ouvert jusqu'à 19.00 (uniquement bureau de la population, sauf la veille d'un jour férié) -
Colmar-Berg5, rue de la Poste
L-7730 Colmar-Berg
Postal address :
B.P. 10 L-7701 Colmar-Berg
Phone : (+352) 83 55 43-1Fax : (+352) 83 55 43-225Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 12.00; Monday: 13.00 - 17.00; Wednesday: 13.00 - 18.30 (closed on Fridays) -
Consdorf8, route d'Echternach
L-6212 Consdorf
Phone : (+352) 79 00 37-1Fax : (+352) 79 04 31Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00; open until 18.00 on Tuesdays -
Contern4, Place de la Mairie
L-5310 Contern
Phone : (+352) 35 02 61Fax : (+352) 35 72 36Monday-Friday: 08.00 - 11.45 and 13.00 - 16.45 / Population office: Wednesday: 07.00 - 11.45 and 13.00 - 16.45 -
DalheimGemengeplaz
L-5680 Dalheim
Phone : (+352) 23 60 53-25Fax : (+352) 23 60 53-50Monday, Friday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 17.00; Tuesday, Thursday: 07.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 17.00; Wednesday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 17.00 -
Diekirch27, avenue de la Gare
L-9233 Diekirch
Postal address :
B.P. 145 L-9202 Diekirch
Phone : (+352) 80 87 80-1Fax : (+352) 80 87 80-250Lundi à vendredi: 08.30 - 11.30 et 14.00 - 16.30 / Bureau de la population et état civil: mercredi jusqu'à 18.00 -
Differdange40, avenue Charlotte
L-4530 Differdange
Postal address :
B.P. 12 L-4501 Differdange
Phone : (+352) 58 77 1-11Fax : (+352) 58 77 1-1210Monday and Friday: 07.30 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 17.00 / the "Biergeramt" is also open on Saturdays: 09.00 - 11.00 -
Dippach11, rue de l'Eglise
L-4994 Schouweiler
Postal address :
B.P. 59 L-4901 Bascharage
Phone : (+352) 27 95 25-200Fax : (+352) 27 95 25-299Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 17.00; open until 18.00 on Mondays; Wednesday from 07.30 -
DudelangePlace de l'Hôtel de Ville
L-3590 Dudelange
Postal address :
B.P. 73 L-3401 Dudelange
Phone : (+352) 51 61 21 -1Fax : (+352) 51 61 21-299Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8.00-12.00 and 13.00-17.00; Wednesday: 8.00-12.00 and 13.00-19.00; Thursday: 8.00-17.00 -
Echternach2, place du Marché
L-6460 Echternach
Postal address :
B.P. 22 L-6401 Echternach
Phone : (+352) 72 92 22-1Fax : (+352) 72 92 22-51Lundi à jeudi: 08.30 -11.30 et 14.00 - 16.30 ; vendredi: 08.30 - 13.00 heures / Bureau de la population et état civil: lundi ouvert jusqu’à 19.00 -
Ell27, Haaptstrooss
L-8530 Ell
Postal address :
B.P. 9 L-8501 Redange/Attert
Phone : (+352) 26 62 38-1Fax : (+352) 26 62 38-55Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 08.15 - 11.45; Thursday: 14.00 - 18.30 -
Erpeldange sur Sûre21, Porte des Ardennes
L-9145 Erpeldange-sur-Sûre
Postal address :
B.P. 39 L-9001 Ettelbruck
Phone : (+352) 81 26 74-1Fax : (+352) 81 97 08Monday: 07.30 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 18.00; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 07.30 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 16.30 -
Esch sur AlzettePlace de l'Hôtel de Ville
L-4002 Esch-sur-Alzette
Postal address :
B.P. 145 L-4002 Esch-sur-Alzette
Phone : (+352) 2754 1Fax : (+352) 54 35 14 667Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 17.00 ("Biergeramt") -
Esch-sur-Sûre1, an der Gaass
L-9150 Eschdorf
Phone : (+352) 83 91 12-1Fax : (+352) 83 91 12-25Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 16.30 ; open until 18.30 on Mondays, Friday: 08.00 - 11.30 -
EttelbruckPlace de l'Hôtel de Ville
L-9087 Ettelbruck
Postal address :
B.P. 116 L-9002 Ettelbruck
Phone : (+352) 81 91 81-1Fax : (+352) 81 91 81-364Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 11.30 and 13.30 - 16.30; open until 18.30 on Wednesdays -
Feulen25, route de Bastogne
L-9176 Niederfeulen
Phone : (+352) 81 27 47-1Fax : (+352) 81 79 08Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 (closed on Thursday morning); Monday, Wednesday: 13.00 - 17.00; Thursday: 13.00 - 19.00 -
Fischbach1, rue de l'Eglise
L-7430 Fischbach
Phone : (+352) 32 70 84-1Fax : (+352) 32 70 84-50Monday and Friday: 08.30 - 11.30; Thursday: 14.00 - 18.00 -
Flaxweiler1, rue de Berg
L-6926 Flaxweiler
Phone : (+352) 77 02 04-1Fax : (+352) 77 08 33Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 -
Frisange10, Munnerëferstrooss
L-5701 Frisange
Postal address :
B.P. 12 L-5701 Aspelt
Phone : (+352) 23 66 84 08-1Fax : (+352) 23 66 06 88Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 16.00 (closed on Friday afternoon); Tuesday: 07.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 16.00; Thursday: 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.00 - 18.30 -
Garnich15, rue de l'Ecole
L-8353 Garnich
Phone : (+352) 38 00 19-1Fax : (+352) 38 00 19 90Monday-Friday: 08.30-11.30; Monday: 14.00 - 18.00; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 14.00 - 16.00 -
Goesdorf1, Op der Driicht
L-9653 Goesdorf
Phone : (+352) 83 92 70Fax : (+352) 89 91 73Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08.30 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 18.00; closed on Thursday at 17.00 -
Grevenmacher6, Place du Marché
L-6755 Grevenmacher
Postal address :
B.P. 5 L-6701 Grevenmacher
Phone : (+352) 75 03 11-1Fax : (+352) 75 03 11-80Sécrétariat et recette communale: lundi à mercredi: 08.30 - 11.40 et 13.10 - 16.00; jeudi ouvert jusqu’à 18.00; vendredi ouvert jusqu’à 15.00 / Service du citoyen: 08.30 - 11.40 et 13.10 - 16.00; jeudi ouvert jusqu’à 19.00; vendredi ouvert jusqu’à 15.00 -
Grousbous1, rue de Bastogne
L-9154 Grosbous
Postal address :
B.P. 7 L-9006 Grosbous
Phone : (+352) 83 80 22-1Fax : (+352) 83 86 55Reception desk and "civil registry and nationality office": Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00 - 11.45; Wednesday: 14.00 - 18.30 / Communal tax office: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 09.00 - 11.45; Wednesday: 14.00 - 17.00 -
HabschtPlace Denn
L-8465 Eischen
Phone : (+352) 39 01 33-1Fax : (+352) 39 01 33-209Maison communale à Eischen: lundi à vendredi: 08.00 - 12.00; lundi, jeudi, vendredi: 13.00 - 17.00; mardi: 13.00 - 19.00 / Bureau communal à Hobscheid: mercredi: 10.00 - 12.00 / Bureau communal à Septfontaines: mercredi: 13.30 - 16.30 -
Heffingen2, am Duerf
L-7651 Heffingen
Phone : (+352) 83 71 68-1Fax : (+352) 87 97 54Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 ; Tuesday from 07.00, open until 19.00 on Thursdays -
Helperknapp2, rue de Hollenfels
L-7481 Tuntange
Phone : (+352) 28 80 40-1Fax : (+352) 28 80 40-299Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 11.30; Monday: 13.00 - 16.30 / the Population Office is open until 19.00 on Wednesdays -
Hesperange474, route de Thionville
L-5886 Hesperange
Postal address :
B.P. 10 L-5801 Hesperange
Phone : (+352) 36 08 08-1Fax : (+352) 36 00 06Monday to Friday: 07.45 - 11.45 and 13.30 - 17.00; open until 18.00 on Thursdays