Acquisition of Luxembourg citizenship is subject to the participation in the courses and the passing of the exams listed below.
People applying for citizenship must pass the "Sproochentest" (Luxembourgish language test) at the Institut national des langues Luxembourg (INLL). The Luxembourgish language courses organised by the INLL, the Department of Adult Education and its partners help candidates to prepare for the exam of A2 level for oral expression and B1 level for oral understanding.
- For further information: www.inll.lu or (+352) 26 44 30 1
Individuals must also be holder of the certificate "Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" (Living together in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg). This certificate is issued by the Department of Adult Education after a 24-hours-course or the successful passing of an exam.
The courses and the exam "Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" in the languages Luxembourgish/German, French or English cover the following subjects:
- Fundamental rights of citizens (6 hours - 10 questions);
- State and municipal institutions in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (12 hours - 20 questions);
- The history of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and European integration (6 hours - 10 questions).
The exam is a test taken on the computer with multiple choice questions and is organised in Luxembourg-Kirchberg while courses are available in the City of Luxembourg, Luxembourg-Kirchberg Esch-sur-Alzette and Diekirch.
- Online registration
- Email: sfa@men.lu
Individuals residing in Luxembourg for more than 20 years are exempted from the Sproochentest and of the courses or the exam Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. They must take part in a Luxembourgish language course, which aims to offer an introduction to this language in oral expression and oral comprehension.
Special courses under the name "Cours pour la nationalité (au moins 20 ans de résidence au Luxembourg, loi du 08/03/2017, art. 28)" are organized by the Service de la formation des adultes or its state-approved partners.
It is also possible to enroll in any other Luxembourgish course with the same language level, with providers whose program is approved by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (secondary schools, municipalities or state-approved organizations).
Validation procedure for certificates in Luxembourgish language courses
The following documents must be submitted by the applicant and sent in the same envelope to the Service de la formation des adultes (Department of Adult Education):
- the original certificate of the course;
- a pre-stamped envelope with the address of the applicant to return the validated certificate.
The envelope must be sent to the following address:
Service de la formation des adultes
15, rue Léon Hengen
L-1745 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
The certificate will be returned with a seal certifying the participation in a Luxembourgish language course meeting the conditions of article 28 of the law of March 8, 2017 on Luxembourg citizenship.