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LuxCitizenship: He helps Americans become Luxembourgers
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In a recent article published by L’essentiel, Daniel Atz — founder of LuxCitizenship — was profiled for his work helping Americans with Luxembourg ancestry navigate the process of acquiring Luxembourgish nationality.
The article, titled “LuxCitizenship: il aide les Américains à devenir Luxembourgeois”, spotlights Daniel’s unique role in connecting Americans to their Luxembourg roots. As the article states:
“Daniel Atz, un Américain établi au Luxembourg, aide les citoyens des États-Unis à obtenir la nationalité luxembourgeoise par ascendance.”
Through LuxCitizenship, Daniel has guided thousands of Americans through the process of reclaiming their citizenship — a journey that often starts with discovering family heritage and ends with official recognition from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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English translation
LuxCitizenship:
Helping Americans Become Luxembourgers
More and more Americans are aspiring to Luxembourgish citizenship. Since Trump's rise to power, Daniel Atz and his company have been busier than ever.
Ramona Müller
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Daniel Atz helps Americans obtain dual citizenship.
Daniel Atz helps Americans obtain dual citizenship. | LuxCitizenship
Daniel Atz has already helped 2,210 Americans obtain Luxembourgish citizenship, and the trend is on the rise. He obtained his own citizenship in 2014, and since November 2016, he has been offering his services through his company, LuxCitizenship. The catalyst? President Trump. Following Trump's initial election, Daniel Atz noticed that the Canadian immigration authority's website had become inaccessible due to heavy traffic.
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The palpable desire among his fellow Americans to obtain dual citizenship inspired Daniel Atz to put his own experience to use helping others. "I thought to myself: 'I have everything it takes—why not help a few people navigate this process?'" he recounts. It was an initiative that proved highly successful. According to the Luxembourg Ministry of Justice, since the beginning of 2017, 4,918 U.S. citizens have successfully obtained Luxembourgish citizenship. However, as Daniel Atz points out, these figures do not include minors or individuals who acquired citizenship under Article 7. Today, more than 15,000 Luxembourgish citizens reside in the United States. Twice as Many Applications Following Trump’s Re-election
Initially, Mr. Atz received relatively few inquiries; however, Mr. Trump’s policies—such as the nationwide overturning of abortion rights—changed the landscape. Yet, this increase pales in comparison to the surge that followed the U.S. President’s second inauguration. "It was a completely different situation than during the first election; the increase was much more significant this time around," explains Mr. Atz. "We received twice as many applications." Figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal a sharp rise in applications in March 2025 (climbing from 13 in February to 64). In February 2025 alone, he and his team submitted 60 applications under Article 7 and approximately 20 under Article 23.
The motivation driving the desire to obtain Luxembourgish citizenship has also shifted in the wake of Mr. Trump’s re-election. While the primary focus initially lay on ancestral ties and family history, the prospect of leaving the United States to live within the EU has now become increasingly appealing. According to Mr. Atz, the Grand Duchy itself is rarely the ultimate destination. "I have assisted hundreds of clients who relocated to various EU countries, yet no more than ten of them actually settled in Luxembourg." Many, however, have built successful lives within the EU. "Some have started their own businesses, and many are pursuing master's degrees," he notes.
Between Dream and Reality
According to Mr. Atz—who is currently assisting several families and members of the LGBTQ community with their relocation plans—living in Luxembourg remains a rather unrealistic aspiration for most Americans. Only 21% of them speak multiple languages, a factor that makes the job hunt significantly more challenging in a multilingual nation. "Some of them wait years before finding employment," Mr. Atz explains. Often, his clients also harbor misconceptions. Many dream of retiring in Luxembourg but fail to realize the high cost of living.
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That is why Daniel Atz and his team are very selective. "We want to work with people who have a genuine chance of establishing a connection with Luxembourg." Consequently, he looks for specific criteria—such as an international profile (having lived and worked abroad) and multilingualism. He himself lived in the Grand Duchy for only eight years after obtaining Luxembourgish citizenship. "Dual citizenship offers a unique opportunity, but it also presents unique challenges."