Citizenship / Naturalization in Luxembourg

Luxembourgish Nationality (Naturalisation)

Adults with at least 5 years' legal residence (the final year uninterrupted) may naturalise after passing the Luxembourgish language test and completing the 'Vivre ensemble' civics course. A simplified 'option' route exists for 20-year residents.

Processing time

Minister of Justice decides within 8 months of submission

Validity

Permanent (citizenship)

Language requirement

Pass the Luxembourgish language test (registration fee EUR 75); 'option' route after 20 years requires only 24 hours of lessons

Permanent residence

Confers full citizenship

Citizenship

Eligible after 5 years' legal residence (1 year uninterrupted before application); decision within 8 months

Requirements

• Be an adult
• At least 5 years' legal residence, with the final year immediately before application uninterrupted
• Pass the Luxembourgish language test certificate
• Complete the 'Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg' civics course or test (free)

Required Documents

• Luxembourgish language test pass certificate required
• 'Vivre ensemble' course attendance or exam pass required
• Proof of 5 years' legal residence (final year uninterrupted) required

Official fees

• Luxembourgish language test registration 75 EUR
• Vivre ensemble civics course/test 0 EUR

Process Steps

1. 1

   Meet residence and integration requirements

   Hold at least 5 years' legal residence (final year uninterrupted), pass the Luxembourgish language test (EUR 75 registration) and complete the free 'Vivre ensemble' course or test.

2. 2

   Apply at the commune

   Submit the application to the civil registrar (officier de l'état civil) of your commune of residence.

3. 3

   Ministerial decision

   The Nationality Office of the Ministry of Justice reviews; the Minister of Justice decides within 8 months of submission.

Official Sources

• Naturalisation — Guichet.lu Official
• Nationality by option — Guichet.lu Official