Your Best Home Security Tips And Tricks
Although its crime rate is low, petty crimes, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching are not uncommon in Luxembourg.
- Use mass transit to travel.
- near train stations
- at the airport
- They are not always cheap, but a good deal can be found if you know where to look.
- In Luxembourg City, at hotel lobbies
Keep your passport and other essential documents on you at all times to avoid becoming a victim of theft. Carjackers are prevalent throughout the nation, so keep valuables hidden in your vehicle. Additionally, driving with windows up and doors locked will also help deter thieves.
Be wary of thieves pretending to be undercover police officers who will ask for an on-the-spot cash payment for minor offences, such as littering. A real officer would never request money in exchange for a fine.
Terrorism
Although Europe is generally secure, terrorist attacks have occurred in several cities. When traveling, exercise caution and be vigilant.
Targets could include:
- Proof doesn’t only work for government buildings– schools can utilize it too!
- holy places
- airports, transportation hubs, and networks
- places commonly visited by tourists, like restaurants, attractions, shopping centers, and hotels
Keep an eye out for potential threats in public places.
Road safety
Traffic congestion in towns may be an issue. nIf your car has been damaged and you believe your personal security is in danger, do not get out. Call the cops or go as quickly as possible to a police station.
Public transportation
There are a few key things to remember if you plan on using public transportation during your stay in Luxembourg. For starters, be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time and validate them via the machines onboard the bus or at the boarding platform. If you forget to do this, you may get fined on-the-spot, which must be paid for immediately.
Taxis
In Luxembourg, it is now cheaper to take a licensed taxi instead of public transportation. Taxi fares are no longer regulated, so each taxi driver can set their own rates. Although, they are required by law to make the prices visible for customers. If you’re uncertain about how much the ride will cost, be sure to ask the driver for a detailed list of tariffs before getting in the car.
Schengen area
Citizens of Canada don’t need a visa for travelling inside the Schengen area, but are only allowed to stay for 90 days in every 180-day period. If you plan on remaining in the Schengen region for an extended time frame, then you will require a separate visa. Be sure to get the right visa by contacting the high commission or embassy of your destination country (or countries) before traveling.
Registration
Unless you are staying in a hotel, your host is responsible for registering you with the local municipality. Not registering can result in having to pay fines and other problems when trying to leave.
Food and Water-borne Diseases
Tourists from any country can get travellers’ diarrhea from bad water or food.
Stay safe by being careful about what you eat and drink while travelling in Western Europe. Remember: You can boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
Insects and Illness
Some insects in Western Europe can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis and West Nile virus. To protect yourself, follow these precautions:
Animals and Illness
If you’re travelling, make sure to steer clear of contact with animals like dogs, snakes, rodents, birds and bats. In some areas of Western Europe rabies can be passed from humans to animals.
Person-to-Person Infections
Crowded conditions can raise the risk of a variety of illnesses. To avoid colds, the flu, and other sicknesses, remember to wash your hands frequently and follow good cough and sneeze etiquette.
Keep in Mind.
The responsibility to travel safely rests on the shoulders of the individual traveller. They must be prepared for anything, as medical services may not be up to par with what they’re used to in Canada. It’s recommended that all travellers pack a comprehensive travel health kit before venturing away from major city centres.
Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons
If you are a Canadian citizen incarcerated in Luxembourg, you may be eligible to finish your sentence in a Canadian jail by signing the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Both Canadian and Luxembourger authorities must approve the move. This procedure may take a long time, and there’s no assurance that it will be accepted by either side or both sides
Drugs
Penalties for illegal drug possession, use or trafficking are harsh.Public intoxication and disorderly conduct are both illegal, and offenders can expect to face prison sentences or heavy fines.
Dual citizenship
Luxembourg allows dual citizenship. If you’re a Canadian citizen, but also a Luxembourger, we may be unable to provide you consular services while you’re there. You might also be subject to different entry and exit criteria.
International Child Abduction
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that helps parents with the return of children who have been unlawfully removed to or retained in certain countries. The convention applies between Canada and Luxembourg.
If your youngster was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Luxembourg and the conditions are met, you may apply to have him or her returned to the Luxembourgish court.If you find yourself in this scenario:
- act as quickly as you can
- To contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for details on how to submit an application under The Hague Convention,
- Consult with a lawyer in Canada and Luxembourg to see if there are any legal options for the retrieval of your kid.
Consult a lawyer to see if The Hague Convention applies if your youngster was removed from another country than Canada. Canadian consular officials do not have the authority to intervene in domestic legal matters or in another nation’s judicial system.