Get Your Luxembourg Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Automatically granted if born in Luxembourg to at least one parent who was also born in Luxembourg.
- By Descent: Citizenship can be claimed if you have a Luxembourgish parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent (if born in Luxembourg before 1900 and registered by 2025).
- By Marriage : A foreign spouse of a Luxembourg citizen may apply after 3 years of marriage and at least 1 year of residence in Luxembourg.
- By Naturalization: Available after 5 years of legal residence, including 1 consecutive year before applying, plus language and civics tests.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed: Luxembourg has allowed dual citizenship since 2009. You do not have to renounce your current nationality when applying.
Note:A specific Article 89 “recovery” pathway has a deadline of December 31, 2025 to complete the process if already started, but the main ancestry citizenship pathways (Article 7, Article 23, and combinations) do not currently have this deadline and remain open
Step-by-Step Process
- Choose your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Ministry of Justice or local commune.
- Complete required language and civic courses (for naturalization).
- Provide supporting documents and await approval or naturalization ceremony.
Benefits of Luxembourg Citizenship
- Live and work in any EU country
- Visa-free access to over 190 countries
- Right to vote and run for office in Luxembourg
- Pass citizenship to your children
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay taxes in Luxembourg if I become a citizen?
Only if you are a resident or earn income in Luxembourg. Luxembourg does not tax citizens on foreign income unless they reside in the country.
Does Luxembourg allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Since 2009, Luxembourg permits dual citizenship. You can retain your current nationality when becoming a Luxembourg citizen.
Can I obtain Luxembourg citizenship through same-sex marriage?
Yes. Luxembourg recognizes same-sex marriage. Foreign same-sex spouses of Luxembourg citizens may apply for citizenship under the same rules as opposite-sex spouses.