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Department of Immigration and Emigration

Prepare a Sri Lankan passport application as an existing dual citizen

For Holder of already granted Sri Lankan dual citizenship

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Confirm dual citizenship was already granted rather than application still pending

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Prepare application, studio acknowledgment and granted Dual Citizenship Certificate and photocopy

  3. Prepare foreign passport, previous Sri Lankan passport if any, NIC and birth certificate with copies

  4. Check whether the specific statutory dual-citizen category requires a new NIC before passport application

  5. Verify latest fee, application office/appointment and status after any official submission

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