Luxembourgish citizenship by birth

Luxembourgish citizenship by birth refers to the acquisition of Luxembourgish citizenship based on the circumstances of a person’s birth. It is primarily based on the principle of jus sanguinis, meaning citizenship is generally acquired through descent rather than the place of birth. If at least one of your parents is a Luxembourgish citizen at the time of your birth, you are automatically granted Luxembourgish citizenship. This principle ensures that individuals can inherit citizenship from their Luxembourgish parents. Luxembourgish citizenship by birth is granted in certain circumstances outlined by Luxembourgish nationality law.

Luxembourgish citizenship by birth key principles

1. Jus sanguinis. Luxembourg follows the principle of jus sanguinis, meaning that citizenship is primarily based on the nationality of one or both parents rather than the place of birth.
2. Luxembourgish parent. If at least one of your parents is a Luxembourgish citizen at the time of your birth, you are automatically granted Luxembourgish citizenship.
3. Stateless children. If a child is born in Luxembourg and neither parent possesses a nationality or if the child’s nationality cannot be established, the child may be granted Luxembourgish citizenship.
4. Special cases. Luxembourgish citizenship may also be granted in exceptional circumstances, such as when a child is born in Luxembourg to non-Luxembourgish parents, but the child has lived in Luxembourg for a certain period (generally at least five years) and has strong ties to the country.