Article 7
All-Male Lineage
Those who qualify for Article 7 truly have a “golden ticket.” No mandatory trips to Luxembourg, no background checks, expedited process … what a dream! Everything is done quickly and easily through the mail.
Who Qualifies?*
1. Anyone with all-male lineage back to Luxembourg
2. Anyone born after January 1, 1969 to a woman with all-male lineage
3. Anyone with a parent born after January 1, 1969 to a woman with all-male lineage (i.e., your grandmother has all-male lineage and your parent was born after January 1, 1969).
* Luxembourgish ancestor must be from a qualifying area of Luxembourg. See Do You Qualify? for details.
How long will this take?
Article 7 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.
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.
You are a citizen!
Find your nationality certificate in your mailbox and celebrate!
A typical Article 7 application takes around 3-7 months total, depending on availability of records and how many applications the Ministry of Justice is fielding.
How much will this cost?
Article 7 Pricing
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Submitting your application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel to Luxembourg?
No, Article 7 applications can be done entirely through the mail and do not require an in-person visit to Luxembourg.
Will I need a background check?
No, Article 7 applicants do not need to undergo any background checks.
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 7. 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 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. Born after 1969? All is not lost! You may still qualify for Article 23!
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.
