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How to get a driving licence in Luxembourg

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Car licence, category B

Getting your licence in Luxembourg

Theory questions, in 30 minutes54
Tax stamp for the licence€30
Theory re-admission fee, after a fail or a missed test€30
Probationary period24 months

Driving school fees come on top and make up most of the cost.

Before you start driving

2
Learner permitA certificate of apprenticeship, valid 3 years.
Medical checkYes. A medical certificate.

Required lessons

2
Theory lessonsAt least 12 one-hour lessons at a driving school.
Driving lessonsAt least 16 one-hour lessons, or accompanied driving after the first lessons.

Good to know

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Minimum age18 for the driving test. Training can start at 17½, and accompanied driving is an option.
Licence validity10 years for the full licence.
Exam languagesTheory test in Luxembourgish, French, German, Portuguese or English. An oral test with a sworn translator if needed.
If you failRetake the driving test as often as needed, with at least 8 more one-hour lessons after each fail (5 if you drive accompanied).
Automatic or manualPassing in an automatic limits your licence to automatic cars.
New driversA 24-month probationary licence, with a one-day course at the Colmar-Berg training centre.
Already have a licence from abroad?EU and EEA licences stay valid. Licences from road traffic convention countries are converted without tests within 1 year of moving. After that, you take the tests. See the Abroad tab.
Also worth knowing
  • Book the Colmar-Berg course from the third month after passing: you need it for the full licence.
  • Each test centre runs theory tests on a set weekday, so plan around it.

Step by step

  1. Driving schoolEnrol and start the theory lessons.
  2. Theory testOn a computer at Sandweiler, Fridhaff or Esch-sur-Alzette.
  3. Driving lessonsAt least 16 hours, or accompanied driving.
  4. Driving testBooked by your driving school.
  5. Probation24 months, with the one-day course at Colmar-Berg.

Tips From driving schools and examiners

  • Around half of practical tests are failed: 48% passed in 2025, according to the SNCA.
  • Consider accompanied driving. Learners on that route passed more often (58% against 47%), though the ministry says other factors may play a part.
  • Practise with the SNCA's online theory simulator, but don't use it instead of lessons.

Based on: Paperjam: Luxembourg has no alternative to driving schools (SNCA and ministry figures, Oct 2026, French) ↗

Official links

Guichet.lu: Getting a driving licence ↗SNCA: Driving licence FAQ ↗Last checked 20 Oct 2026
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