Immigration & mobility
Acquiring Luxembourg citizenship
Luxembourg citizenship is acquired mainly through naturalisation, which as a general rule requires five years of lawful residence, passing the Luxembourgish language assessment at level A2 (oral comprehension) and attending the civic instruction courses. Other routes exist (option, recovery). The firm guides you towards the appropriate procedure.
In short
Acquiring Luxembourg nationality is mainly achieved through naturalisation, which generally requires five years of legal residence, passing the Luxembourgish language test at level A2 (listening comprehension) and attending the civic education courses. Other routes also exist, such as option and recovery.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Luxembourg citizenship: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Announced fixed fee. Depending on the route of acquisition and the complexity of the background. |
| Indicative timing | Variable depending on the route and on the completeness of the file; the firm plans the prerequisites (language, civic knowledge). |
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Several paths lead to Luxembourg citizenship depending on your background (length of residence, descent, former nationality). The right choice speeds up and secures the process.
Cerno Law Firm identifies the fastest route for your situation and prepares the file.
Luxembourg citizenship: when should you call on the firm?
You reside in Luxembourg and wish to become a citizen.
The conditions (residence, language, civic knowledge) and the applicable route vary according to your background.
What happens if you do nothing?
A file rejected because a condition is not met, a procedure started on the wrong route, time wasted.
A poorly chosen procedure needlessly delays the acquisition.
How does the firm step in?
Analysis of the applicable route (naturalisation, option, recovery), verification of the conditions and preparation of the file.
Advice on the language assessment and the residence documents.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Apply for naturalisation after 5 years of residence.
- Recover Luxembourg nationality through descent.
- Acquire nationality by option.
- Prepare for the language assessment and the civic instruction.
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FAQ
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How many years of residence are required for naturalisation?
As a general rule, five years of lawful residence in Luxembourg, the last of which must be uninterrupted before the application.
Do I need to speak Luxembourgish?
Naturalisation in principle requires passing the Luxembourgish language assessment (level A2 in oral comprehension, A1 in oral expression) and attending the "Living Together" courses.
Can I keep my original nationality?
Luxembourg allows dual nationality; you should nevertheless check the rules of your country of origin.
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Founded in 2013; Maître Cora Maglo has been admitted to the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
- 2013
- independent firm
- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
- 4,7/5
- 81 Google reviewsRead reviews
Expertise & authority
Ongoing review and analysis of Luxembourg and European case law
Avocate à la Cour, List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
Trained at the London School of Economics, formerly at Clifford Chance and Bonn Steichen & Partners
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Had a consultation with Me Cora Maglo about my Luxembourg Blue Card application. She explained everything clearly: the process, timeline and documents I need, and helped me with my wife’s family reunification too. Honest and practical advice. I felt confident after talking to her.F. P.J’ai beaucoup apprécié le service de Maître Maglo : son sérieux, sa sympathie, son professionnalisme et sa disponibilité. Toujours répondu rapidement et clairement, avec des conseils pragmatiques, sans pousser à des procédures longues et coûteuses lorsqu’elles ne sont pas justifiées.N. W.Super assistance and great support! Highly recommend. All my questions were answered, Cora and her team kept me updated all the time. I will definitely reach out to them next time for my residency.T.They talk about us
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