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Department of Immigration and Emigration

Apply for 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. Decide if applicant seeks resumption or retention under official law

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  2. Review Form S and eligibility category

  3. Prepare separate form and 3 photographs per applicant, with affidavit

  4. Collect certified birth/marriage/citizenship/passport/clearance evidence for specific case

  5. Check fee and official lodgement method before submission

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