Luxembourg Extends Travel Deadline for Article 89 Documents
The Luxembourg government has voted to extend the deadline for the travel requirement to present Article 89 dual citizenship documents to 12/31/2025. Note: This ONLY applies to Article 89 applicants who applied for a Certificate of Ancestry before 12/31/2018.
Dual Citizenship Update
Article 89 Update:
Reminder that those applying through Article 89 must present their packet in Luxembourg by December 30, 2022. Contact Citizenship Advocate, Rosie Geib to schedule your Stage 2 call four months before your travel date.
Many people are presenting their packet this year, so please be aware the Stage 2 call schedule fills up quickly!
Email Rosie at rgeib@lacs.lu or call her direct line at 262-285-5061.
Article 7 Update:
We have been receiving nationality certificates related to paperwork submitted at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 for individuals who qualify for Article 7. Unless you have been notified, your paperwork has not yet been received. The LACS contacts members within 24 hours of receiving Stage 1 notifications or Certificates of Nationality from Luxembourg.
Dual Citizenship Update
Article 89 Update:
Reminder that those applying through Article 89 must present their packet in Luxembourg by December 30, 2022. Contact Citizenship Advocate, Rosie Geib to schedule your Stage 2 call four months before your travel date.
rgeib@lacs.lu
262-285-5061
Article 7 Update:
We have been receiving nationality certificates related to paperwork submitted at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 for individuals who qualify for Article 7. Unless you have been notified, your paperwork has not yet been received. The LACS contacts members within 24 hours of receiving Stage 1 notifications or Certificates of Nationality from Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Travel Update
Great news! As of June 28th, 2021, U.S. residents will be again allowed to enter the country of Luxembourg. Those using Article 89 for Dual Citizenship can start planning their travel following the guidelines detailed. Click the link below for those important details.
Dual Citizenship Pin Pick-up
LACS Members can RSVP here to pick up their Dual Citizen Pins.
Dual Citizenship Update
If you submitted paperwork in 2018 through Article 7 and have not received notice, please contact Rosie Geib by emailing rgeib@lacs.lu
Article 7 Update:
We have been receiving nationality certificates related to paperwork submitted in March through June of 2019 for individuals who qualify for Article 7. Unless you have been notified, your paperwork has not yet been received. The LACS contacts members within 24 hours of receiving Stage 1 notifications or Certificates of Nationality from Luxembourg.
Dual Citizenship Update
UPDATE: We have been receiving nationality certificates related to paperwork submitted in…
Ministry of Justice to Draft a Bill Extending Dual Citizenship Deadline One Year
Many of you have expressed concern about the approaching deadline for those applying for dual citizenship. The Ministry of Justice is fully aware of the problem of travel restrictions for some applicants of the dual citizenship living abroad, and is currently preparing a draft bill to extend the current deadline for another year.
Of course this bill has to pass through the legislative process in Parliament, but the Ministry of Justice is confident that there will be broad support and that the adoption can take place in the near future.
Citizenship Update
The staff at the LACS received the following statement from Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice:
“Due to the current situation, we consider criminal background checks valid up to 6 months after their issue date”
Featured LACS Coronavirus Travel Statement
LACS is closely monitoring the status of international travel recommendations regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Read on for details regarding how the pandemic affects travel plans to Luxembourg for tours and dual citizenship.