Luxembourg citizenship: by option (parent/grandparent)
If the Art. 7 chain didn't transmit, you may acquire by option under Art. 23 via a parent or grandparent who is/was a citizen. Requires an in-person trip.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- Free
- Typical timeline
- ~4 months
- How you file
- Art. 7 by post; Art. 23 in person in Luxembourg
- Where
- Ministry of Justice — Service de la nationalité
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
Other ancestor paths
See if you qualify for Luxembourg citizenship
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