Born in Luxembourg

Luxembourg applies double jus soli: a child born there is Luxembourgish by law if a parent was also born there (or if the child would otherwise be stateless). Other children born there can opt in from age 12 or get it at 18.

Passport135 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 4–10 daysafter the birthDual citizenshipAllowedKeeps yours tooHealth care83/100

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Who qualifies:A parent (or adoptive parent) was themself born in Luxembourg; no residence period or status is required.

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Citizen from birthA Luxembourg passport of their own
135 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Keeps your citizenship tooLuxembourg allows dual citizenship
Free to live, study and workIn Luxembourg, for life

Obtenir la nationalité luxembourgeoise par le seul effet de la loi - Guichet.lu Loi du 8 mars 2017 sur la nationalité luxembourgeoise - Legilux Loi du 8 mars 2017 sur la nationalité luxembourgeoise, art. 6 · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Baby's papers ready: about 4–10 days after the birth

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Get to Luxembourg legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Schengen tourist & business visa application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthCivil registry (état civil) of the commune where the child was born, within 10 days (day of birth not counted).Official source Same dayCity of Luxembourg: the birth must be declared within 10 days; after registration the Birth Registration Office gives the parents eight extracts of the birth certificate.Official source
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Get the baby's passportFee €30 · Under 4, 2-year validity, standard procedure (EUR 50 for ages 4-18, 5 years)Official source About 4–10 daysStandard procedure 7 working days after a complete application; urgent 3 working days (€90 for under-4s, €150 otherwise). Under-4s get a 2-year passport (€30). Child attends with a parent.Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- Luxembourg allows dual citizenship: the baby can hold both.