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How to apply for Luxembourg citizenship

A step-by-step guide to claiming Luxembourg citizenship by descent through Ministry of Justice. Your exact documents and route are confirmed by the free eligibility check.

  1. 1

    Identify your article

    Determine whether you transmit by descent (Art. 7) or must acquire by option (Art. 23).

  2. 2

    Trace the lineage

    For Art. 7, document the line — all-male to a Luxembourg-born ancestor, or a post-1969 maternal link — with full vital records.

  3. 3

    Gather and translate records

    Collect long-form birth and marriage certificates and provide translations/legalizations as directed.

  4. 4

    File the right way

    Submit Art. 7 by post to the Ministry of Justice's Service de la nationalité; for Art. 23, plan the required in-person appointment in Luxembourg.

  5. 5

    Allow about four months

    Processing is typically quick once the file is complete.

  6. 6

    Collect confirmation

    Once recognized you can apply for a Luxembourg passport and ID.

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