Immigration to Luxembourg: how to stay in the country and obtain citizenship

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Luxembourg has been one of the most popular destinations for tourists and migrants for many years. It is a very beautiful and unique country, with beautiful landscapes, unique historical corners, and friendly people. Although the country is small in size, it has a developed economy and a high standard of living. There are many career prospects, decent salaries, high-quality education and healthcare systems. It is also one of the safest places in the world. It is for this reason that the country often becomes home to thousands of expatriates. Below we have prepared useful material that will introduce you to the characteristics of moving to the country, the conditions of stay and acquisition of citizenship, as well as other requirements.

What you need to do to acquire citizenship
There are three most special data common ways to obtain Luxembourg citizenship:

By birth - children born to Luxembourg parents, as well as children born on the territory of the country, even if their parents do not have citizenship, become Luxembourg citizens.

By marriage - you can apply for a Luxembourg passport after three years of marriage to a Luxembourg citizen.

Naturalization - foreigners who have lived continuously in the country for 5-7 years and meet several conditions are entitled to acquire citizenship through naturalization.




Expatriates wishing to acquire Luxembourg citizenship through naturalization must meet the following basic criteria:

- be at least 18 years old;

- speak the country's three national languages ​​(French, German and Luxembourgish);

- have legally resided in the country for 5 years or more;

- have a stable income that proves your financial capacity;

- satisfy the requirements of a good person.

Furthermore, candidates for citizenship must pass a language test on their knowledge of Luxembourgish. The test lasts two days and aims to test oral expression and listening skills.

Applicants must also obtain the "Living together in Luxembourg" certificate. This requires prior attendance at civic education courses. During the courses, candidates will learn about the basic rights of citizens, the country's main state and municipal institutions, and the history and culture of Luxembourg.

The citizenship application must be submitted to the municipality where you reside. For more information, you can contact the Ministry of Justice's citizenship helpline by calling 8002 1000.