Article 23
Working Through a Parent or Grandparent
Article 23 allows individuals to base their citizenship on qualifying parents or grandparents. Once ancestry has been proven, you can apply with a quick easy trip to Luxembourg.
Who Qualifies?*
1. Anyone with with a parent or grandparent who is or was a Luxembourg citizen
2. Anyone with a parent or grandparent who qualifies (or would have qualified, if they are deceased) for Article 7 (i.e., they had an all-male lineage back to Luxembourg)
Minors (children under 18) are included on their parents’ applications.
NOTE: Family applications can “stack” – if you are an adult with a great-grandmother who had an all-male lineage, your parent can apply first. Once they become a citizen, you can start your application based on your parent.
* Luxembourgish ancestor must be from a qualifying area of Luxembourg. See Do You Qualify? for details.
How long will this take?
Article 23 Process
Private Zoom Consultation
Schedule your family for a 60-minute private consultation to get a complete overview of Luxembourg dual citizenship: how it works, what the benefits are, what specific documents you will need, how to get a Luxembourg passport, etc.
Document Collection
Following our directions, order certified copies of relevant records for you and your ancestors.
Stage 1 Application Processing
Send us your documents, and we will complete the application for you. We will add the remaining elements and submit the entire package to Luxembourg for processing.
Stage 2 Consultation
Once you have proven yourself as a descendant of a Luxembourgish citizen, you are ready for Stage 2. Schedule another Zoom with us to learn what to do next, including background checks and foreign-language questionnaires.
Stage 2 In-Person Application
Travel to Luxembourg for a quick, easy meeting to turn in your paperwork in person. Then wait for the Ministry of Justice to process the application.
You are a citizen!
Find your nationality certificate in your mailbox and celebrate!
A typical Article 23 application takes around a year in total, depending on availability of records and how many applications the Ministry of Justice is fielding.
“Many thanks to Kevin for his critical assistance in navigating the process for achieving Luxembourg citizenship. Kevin’s clear and precise step-by-step guidance helped me succeed in getting my citizenship—I know I would not have accomplished this goal without Kevin’s help.”
“A few years ago, it came to our attention that we could be (almost) real Luxembourgers! But how to go about it….and who could help. The best facilitator turned out to be Kevin. He made the somewhat long and involved process as easy as he could for us. It turned out to be a joyful experience resulting in us spending time in the ancestral home in Grieveldange and getting our picture taken at the Bierger Centre in Luxembourg City….smiling big and holding our new paperwork! We highly recommend Kevin’s service to all would-be Luxies!”
How much will this cost?
Article 23 Pricing
Onboarding
Getting started on your journeyStage 1
Proving your ancestry
Stage 2
Submitting your application
“Kevin has done an absolutely tremendous job helping me, my immediate family, my cousins, and even some aunts and uncles with the Luxembourg Dual Citizenship process. He explained the process thoroughly, provided excellent guidance for collection and review of ancestry documents, and was instrumental in submission to Luxembourg authorities. He knew intricacies to the process that I would never have otherwise known. I completely recommend him without hesitation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they speak English in Luxembourg?
Yes, you will have no trouble communicating during your trip to Luxembourg to turn in your paperwork. They speak excellent English.
Do minors need to travel to Luxembourg?
No, children under 18 do not need to accompany their parents on the Stage 2 trip to Luxembourg.
Will you order all of my documents for me?
In the United States, only family members can order these records, but we will provide details guidance on how to order them, along with instructions on how to proceed when records are missing. We can order your records from Luxembourg, though, as long as they are from more than 100 years ago.
Is there a deadline?
No, there is currently no deadline for Article 23. However, the law can always change, so we recommend acting quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.
Will my spouse get citizenship with me? What about a same-sex spouse?
Spouses (of any sex) do not gain citizenship with you, but they do gain the right to live/study/work/retire in Europe alongside you.
What if I'm adopted?
If you were legally adopted into a family of Luxembourgish descent, you may still be eligible for citizenship. However, you will need to do additional work to prove the adoption was legitimate – either obtain a Hague certificate, or complete an exequatur process. Reach out for more information.
If you were adopted out of a Luxembourgish family, you are unfortunately no longer eligible to reclaim citizenship.
What if I no longer identify as the sex I was assigned at birth?
Luxembourg is very progressive – just make sure that your paperwork is all consistent. For example, if your passport indicates that you are male, you should have your birth certificate amended to match.
What is the deal with the year 1969?
In 1969 the Luxembourg government changed their laws to allow women to pass on citizenship eligibility to their children at birth. That means anyone born after January 1, 1969 to a woman who qualified for Article 7 also qualifies for Article 7 – even though their lineage is not all-male.
I started this years ago. Can you help me pick it back up again?
If you launched your application through Article 89 but did not finish, we can evaluate whether you can transition to Article 23.
