Luxembourg Driving License Online

Information on driving permits in Luxembourg: details on applying for a Luxembourg Driving License Online and registering for a Luxembourg driving test…

Car drivers in Luxembourg must be 18 years or older and hold a valid driving permit (permis de conduire). AM and A1 category vehicles can be driven at the age of 16 with a valid license. The license must be carried on all journeys and must be presented to an official on demand. Copies are not accepted. Driver’s licenses in Luxembourg are issued and managed by the Service des Permis de Conduire (SNCA). Luxembourg Driving License Online

• Service des Permis de Conduire (SNCA).
  At: 11, rue de Luxembourg, L-5230 Sandweiler
  Tel: 35 72 14 -1
  

There are several main categories of driving license (these are further divided into sub categories):

• Category AM: Mopeds with a design speed of up to 45 Km/h. Luxembourg Driving License Online
• Category A1: Light motorcycles and mopeds with a power not exceeding 15 kW
• Category A2: Motorcycles with a power not exceeding 35 kW
• Category A: All motorcycles
• Category B: Cars
• Category BE: Cars with trailers of caravans of below 3,500 Kg in mass
• Category C: Lorries/trucks and goods vehicles
• Categories D-F: Buses and tractors

To qualify for any of these licenses, a driver must pass two tests:

1. A theory test
2. A road/driving test

Driving practice can only begin once the theory test is successfully completed.

Applying for a Luxembourg Driving License

All driver training and preparation must be done through a registered driving school. An application for a driving license (demande en obtention d’un permis de conduire or Antrag zur Erlangung eines Führerscheins) for any license category is made when registering with the driving school that sends the signed application to the SNCT. Luxembourg Driving License Online

The following is required for application:

• Medical certificate no more than three months old, provided by a licensed doctor
• ID photograph
• Certificate of residence (certificat de résidence) no more than one month old, issued by the town hall (commune)
• Copy of the affidavit (extrait de casier judiciaire) issued by the police or from the country of origin if residency period in Luxembourg is under than five years
• Tax stamp (Timbre de Chancellerie)
• The driving school registration fee

To apply for a category AM or A1 driving license for a moped or light motorbike, the driver must be at least 16 years of age. To apply for a category B car driving license, the driver must be at least 18 years old. Application forms must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18. Luxembourg Driving License Online

Theory and practical tests

Both theory and practical exams can be taken in English.

The theory course includes at least 12 one-hour lessons taught at the driving school (this can be reduced in certain circumstances). The applicant learns the Luxembourg Code de la Route (Highway code). Documents and tests are provided by the driving school, however, there are also sample tests available online. Luxembourg Driving License Online

• Code de la Route (in French)
• Learn how to prepare the theory test

Practical test

Once the theory test is passed, practical training begins. This consists of a minimum of 16 hours driving with an instructor, followed by a one-hour long practical examination (the instructor is present). Luxembourg Driving License Online

A category B learner-driver may practice driving a car from the age of 17, if accompanied by a family member or friend who has had their category B license over six years and does not have any penalties associated with it. Luxembourg Driving License Online

• Full details on accompanied driving (Conduite accompagnée) (in French)

Once the learner has successfully completed the practical test, the license is issued and the new driver leaves with their driving permit. This is a probationary license, valid for two years. There are restrictions for probationary drivers and the legal alcohol limit is lower. Luxembourg Driving License Online

During this probationary period a new driver must take an obligatory driver training course at the Colmar-Berg driver training centre, the Centre de Formation pour Conducteurs (CFC). The tests may be taken in English (notify the centre when booking the appointment). The course must be taken within two years of acquiring the driving license but no sooner than three months (or when the driver has at least 3,000 Km driving experience) after the first issue of the license. Luxembourg Driving License Online

• Further information from the CFC in English
• Centre de Formation pour Conducteurs (CFC)
  에서: Colmar-Berg, between the N7/E420 and the A7
  Tel: 85 82 85-1 (closed Mondays)
• More information (in French) from the Luxembourg Citizens’ Portal

Failure

Exams may be taken as often as required, provided the registration fee is paid and a minimum of additional training lessons are taken. Luxembourg Driving License Online

License Validity and Renewal

Licenses types belonging to A and B categories must be renewed every ten years until the holder reaches the age of 70. Between the ages of 70 and 79, the license can be renewed for five years if the holder passes a medical examination upon renewal. After the age of 79, the license must be renewed on a two year basis with a medical exam. Luxembourg Driving License Online

Holders of a category C, D or F license must renew it every five years until the age of 70, providing they pass a medical examination. After the age of 70, the license can be renewed for three years with a medical examination. C, D and F vehicles cannot be driven after the age of 75. Luxembourg Driving License Online

The following documents are required to renew a license (art 78 code):

• Medical certificate no more than three months old, provided by a licenced doctor
• Recent ID photograph
• More information on how to renew a license (in French)