Who can benefit from the reimbursement of registration fees for the Luxembourgish language test and/or courses?
Non-Luxembourgers who wish to acquire Luxembourg nationality by naturalisation, and in some cases by option, must prove their knowledge of the Luxembourgish language, by providing a certificate of successful completion of the Luxembourgish language test (Sproochentest), or a certificate of participation in Luxembourgish language courses, respectively. Within the limits set by a Grand-Ducal regulation, registration fees for the examination and the language course(s) may be reimbursed by the State.
Which courses and exams are eligible for a refund?
The following exams/courses entitle applicants, upon request, to reimbursement of registration fees up to € 750 (€ 1,500 in the event of reasonable accommodation):
the Luxembourgish language test organised by the National Institute for Languages Luxembourg (INLL);
the 24-hour introductory Luxembourgish language course aimed at persons who have resided in Luxembourg for at least 20 years and who wish to acquire Luxembourg nationality by option; it may be organised by the INLL or another training provider whose programme is approved by the Minister responsible for Education;
other Luxembourgish language courses organised by the INLL or an organisation whose programme is approved by the Minister responsible for Education and which the candidate attended before signing the instrument constituting the application for naturalisation or the declaration of option or recovery of Luxembourg nationality.
What is the procedure to request reimbursement of registration fees for the Luxembourgish language test and/or courses?
The applicant must submit a claim for reimbursement using a pre-established form to the Nationality Office of the Ministry of Justice. The request must be accompanied:
for the reimbursement of registration fees for the Luxembourgish language test, by a receipt issued by the INLL or a copy of a bank transfer or payment;
for Luxembourgish language courses, proof of payment of registration fees indicating the number of hours of courses attended;
and, in the case of reasonable accommodation, a certificate issued by a medical specialist certifying the need for reasonable accommodation.