Recognition of Citizenship: Article 7

Acquiring Luxembourgish nationality is still possible even if you missed the 2018 deadline. Governed by favorable citizenship laws in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, individuals with Luxembourgish ancestry might still be eligible. We’ll explain how.

Based on the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), individuals who have an all-male family lineage that goes back to a male ancestor from Luxembourg can apply for proof of Luxembourg nationality. Securing your Luxembourg passport unlocks visa-free travel and full living and working rights within the European Union. In some cases under Luxembourgish law, Luxembourg descendants can also benefit from Article 7 dual citizenship if their mother had an all-male lineage before her.

Who Is Eligible Under Article 7?

To help you navigate the nationality laws, we use a simple decision tree approach to determine your qualifications. You may be eligible if:

AND, all previous generations in your family line have passed from a father to son leading up to your father.
OR, your mother had an all-male lineage before her AND you were born after January 1, 1969.

Take our Dual Citizenship Eligibility Test now. Find out if you’re eligible for Luxembourgish nationality. Then sign up and check out.

Take our Dual Citizenship Eligibility Test now.

Find out if you’re eligible for dual citizenship. Then sign up and check out.

Who We Work With

During peak times of the year, we often have more requests for our services than we are able to adequately process, which results in a waiting list for new clients. We prioritize new clients based on specific criteria. If you don’t meet these criteria during our busy periods, you’ll be added to our waiting list and contacted once we have availability. For more information, click here.

Unsure if your ancestor is from Luxembourg?

Get an answer in 24 hours with our Luxembourg Genealogical Research services. Receive a definitive determination on your dual citizenship eligibility. The fee ($85) is deducted from all our citizenship service packages.

What Are the Next Steps?

Apply for Citizenship by Postal Mail

Firstly, take our dual citizenship eligibility test. If you’re eligible, then you can sign up and check out.
Then, based on your information, we research your genealogy. After, we obtain your ancestor’s Luxembourg birth certificate.
Next, we provide you with an exact list of supporting documents, such as certified vital records from the civil register (birth and marriage certificates) to obtain and where to obtain them. In addition, we prepare the necessary application form and paperwork for you to sign, ensuring it meets the strict requirements of the Civil Registry and the local civil registrar. Unlike other citizenship paths, proving your lineage usually means you do not need to submit criminal record certificates or undergo a general criminal record check from your home country. The application is made by postal mail. Finally, you will receive your certificate of nationality via mail. No need to travel to Luxembourg City.

I Do Not Have An All-Male Family Line

Don’t worry. You should still contact us. Even if you don’t have an all-male family line to Luxembourg, there may be another path to dual citizenship, such as the option procedure or a standard application for naturalisation.

Even if don’t have an all-male family line to Luxembourg, there may be another path to dual citizenship.
In some cases, different application processes can be combined. This allows more people to apply for citizenship.
You should know that combining application processes may require travel to Luxembourg

Alternative Paths to Luxembourg Citizenship

While Article 7 is based on bloodline, other paths might apply through jus soli (birthright) if you were born there, or by holding a valid residence permit. These alternative routes typically require demonstrating integration into the community. This could involve taking a Luxembourgish language course, passing a Luxembourgish language test, and submitting your language test pass certificate to prove proficiency in the Luxembourgish language. Additional requirements for naturalization often include signing the Welcome and Integration Contract, completing the Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché civic course, or even showing service in the Luxembourg Army. (You can often find more details on civic integration via the government’s online participation platform).

In some cases, different application processes can be combined. This allows more people to apply for citizenship. You should know that combining application processes may require travel to Luxembourg.