Do you qualify for Luxembourg citizenship?
Under the Law of June 8, 2017 on Luxembourgish nationality — amended and expanded in 2021 — descendants of Luxembourg citizens may be eligible to recover or obtain citizenship. The pathway is open to multiple generations of descendants.
Our quiz walks through your family history generation by generation. This is not a legal opinion, but reflects the published criteria as they apply to most cases.
The quiz walks through your family history generation by generation and gives you a personalized assessment of your eligibility. It is not a legal opinion, but it reflects the published criteria as they apply to most cases. Common questions are below; further guidance is in the resources section.
Find out in a few steps.
Answer a few questions about your Luxembourg ancestry to get a personalized assessment. Most people complete it in under two minutes.
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Common questions about the rules.
In 1969, Luxembourg law changed. Before that year, mothers could not pass citizenship to their children. After 1969, they could.
Male Line
Female Line (Pre-1969)
TL;DR: Same person, two different routes. One is straightforward (Article 7). One requires an extra step (Article 23). The quiz will figure out which one applies to you.
Why? Luxembourg citizenship by descent is about proving your ancestry, not integration. No civics exam, no residency requirement, no language barrier.
Why? You're claiming citizenship through ancestry, not applying for naturalization. Luxembourg recognizes your right to it through descent alone—no assimilation required.
Article 7 (Direct Descent)
~12–24 months
Article 23 (Female Ancestor)
~4–6 months (if eligible)
The quiz will tell you which one applies.
What to do next.
If you qualify — your next steps
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Research your ancestry
TCLAS members can use the ancestral commune map to find others with roots in the same communes, and connect with experienced researchers in our member community.
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Gather your documentation
You’ll need birth, marriage, and death records for yourself and each Luxembourg ancestor in your lineage. State and county vital records office handle U.S. records; Luxembourg’s National Archives holds records from the Grand Duchy.
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Contact the Luxembourg government
Article 7 applications are submitted by mail to Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice.
Article 23 applications are presented in person in Luxembourg City.
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Submit your application
Applications are processed by Luxembourg’s SCAS (Service Central d’Assistance Sociale). Processing times vary by pathway — plan for about 4 to 6 months for Article 23 (maternal-line) cases and 12 to 24 months for Article 7 (direct descent). The consulate will guide you through required forms and notarization.
TCLAS members have been through it
Luxembourg citizenship through ancestry can be a long process, but a rewarding one. TCLAS members in the Twin Cities have completed every stage, from digging through parish records to mailing documents. Our members are happy to share the knowledge they’ve gained!