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Article 7 - Recognition of Citizenship
Were you born a Luxembourg citizen without knowing it?
If so, you can apply to have your Luxembourg citizenship recognized under Article 7.
Watch our video to learn more about the process of applying for citizenship. If you are ready to get started, take next steps below.
Eligibility Criteria
Who is Eligible to Apply Under Article 7?
Citizenship in Luxembourg historically passed automatically from father to child, which is why a qualifying lineage is almost strictly all-male. That changed on January 1, 1969, when the law was amended to let women pass citizenship to their children as well.
- Anyone with an all-male lineage back to an ancestor born in Luxembourg. Citizenship passed automatically from father to son, so it was never lost between generations, OR
- Anyone born after January 1, 1969 to a woman with an all-male lineage. The woman's own lineage must be all-male behind her.
In cases with a female ancestor in the lineage, the date that matters is the child's birth, not the mother's. If a woman in your lineage has an all-male lineage to Luxembourg and her child was born after January 1, 1969, citizenship was passed to the next generation, and would remain unbroken. This works at any generation (example: a grandmother whose child was born after the cutoff carries it forward the same way).
Because applying through Article 7 means making a request for proof of citizenship you have unknowingly held since birth, the application is handled entirely by mail with no trip to Luxembourg
Does the eligibility criteria above not fit your case? Review the other pathways to Luxembourg citizenship →
Next Steps
Do you have a qualifying Article 7 lineage?
Keep reading below to verify your eligibility, learn about the application process, and request a proposal from our team.
Step #1 - Check Your ELigibility
Have you confirmed your eligibility to apply yet?
If you haven't done so already, use our free Eligibility Test to check your eligibility to apply for Luxembourg citizenship through ancestry. Results are delivered to your email instantly, with no commitment required.
Step #2 - Review Application Process
Learn About Your Application Process Before Getting Started
Review eligibility criteria under Article 7, what to expect from the application process, and an introduction to how our team can support you via our dedicated video.
Step #3 - Request a Proposal
Request a Proposal to Kick Off Your Citizenship Journey
Share the details of your case with our team and we will get back to you with a custom quote for our services and next steps on how to proceed.
Application Advisory Services
Let Our Experience Simplify Your Application Process
After you complete the free Eligibility Test or request a proposal, our team will send a link for you to schedule a consultation call before you sign up.
Primary Applicant
Solo Applicants and “Leads” on Family Applications
- Telephone and Email Support Through to Citizenship Declaration
- Intake Forms (LuxCitizenship’s Onboarding Form and Biographical Notice)
- Intake Form Analysis, Luxembourg Genealogical Research & Final Eligibility Determination
- Luxembourg Certified Vital Records (Birth, Marriage Certificates - Maximum of 2)
- Step-by-Step Custom Application Action Plan: We research the U.S. and/or other countries’ vital records required for your application and how to obtain them
- Phase 1 French Language Paperwork: Request for Recognition of US Parent/Grandparent’s Posthumous Luxembourg Citizenship – You will just be required to sign
- Professional Review of Your Application Files
- Phase 2 Support & Case Preparation: Analysis of Second Intake Form & Step-by-Step Custom Stage 2 Application Action Plan – Prepare Travel to Luxembourg
- Phase 2 French Language Paperwork: Application for Dual Citizenship – You will just be required to sign
- Personalized Guide to your In-Person Declaration
Additional Applicants
Each family member after the Primary Applicant will receive significant pricing discounts, as well as a streamined application process.
Secondary Applicant
Adult applicants on Family Applications with the same Luxembourg ancestor
- Request for Luxembourg Certificate of Nationality
- Intake Forms (LuxCitizenship’s Onboarding Form and Biographical Notice)
- Preparation of citizenship application in French
Minor Applicant
Children of 17.5 years of age or younger
- Request for Luxembourg Certificate of Nationality
- Intake Forms (Inclusion in LuxCitizenship’s Onboarding Form and Biographical Notice)
- Preparation of citizenship application in French
Additional Application Information
A Few More Details to Keep in Mind
- For qualified candidates, the outcome of the services is a Certificate of Nationality. This is your permenant proof of Luxembourg citizenship, and allows you to apply for a Luxembourg passport and ID card if desired..
- Spouses are not eligible to apply for dual citizenship by descent but are entitled to Permanent Residency with you when you move to Europe. They are eligible for citizenship by option by virtue of marriage.
- Upon signing up, we will conduct research for your Luxembourg ancestor and make a final eligibility determination within one working day after submitting your intake form. If for whatever reason your case is ruled ineligible, we will contact you and issue you a refund. If you receive a copy of your ancestor’s birth certificate, you can take that as indicating that we have confirmed your eligibility.
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Client-Only Benefits
Special Benefits for LuxCitizenship Clients
- Access to Exclusive Business Networking Group – LuxCitizenship has created a closed, private LinkedIn group for (future) Luxembourg dual citizens. Directly network with other dual citizen business professionals — an exclusive client benefit.
- LuxCitizenship Dual Citizen Events – Our team hosts client exclusive events in both the United States and Luxembourg.
Genealogy Research
Unsure if your ancestor is from Luxembourg?
Receive a definitive determination on your dual citizenship eligibility in Luxembourg through our Luxembourg Genealogical Research services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Review Answers to Our Most Common Questions
Still have questions about your eligibility? We recommend completing our free Eligibility Test first to receive your preliminary results. You can then reach out to our team with any additional questions.
Who qualifies for Luxembourg citizenship under Article 7?
Anyone with an all-male lineage back to a qualifying ancestor born in Luxembourg. Citizenship passed automatically from father to son, so it was never lost between generations.
Anyone born after January 1, 1969, to a woman with an all-male lineage also qualifies, since the law was amended that year to allow women to pass citizenship to their children.
My connection to Luxembourg is through my mother. Do I still qualify?
Possibly. What matters is when your mother’s child was born, not when she was.
If you were born after January 1, 1969 and your mother has an all-male lineage behind her, citizenship passed to you, and the line remained unbroken. This is the most common reason people wrongly assume they are not eligible to apply for Luxembourg citizenship under the Article 7 process.
Do I have to travel to Luxembourg to apply under Article 7?
No. Article 7 is completed entirely via a mail-in application process. Because you are asking Luxembourg to recognize citizenship you have held since birth rather than to grant you new citizenship, there is no in-person appointment and no interview.
Is there a deadline to apply under Article 7?
No. Article 7 has no application deadline.
Will I need to give up my American citizenship?
No, Luxembourg and the U.S. allow dual citizenship, so you can maintain both your American and Luxembourg citizenships.
Do I need to speak Luxembourgish, French, or German to apply?
No. There is no language requirement to apply for Luxembourg citizenship under the Article 7 process.
What are the benefits of Luxembourg citizenship?
Luxembourg citizenship is European Union citizenship. It gives you the right to live, work, study, and retire in any EU member state, access to one of the strongest passports in the world, and the ability to pass citizenship on to your children and generations to come.