Department of Immigration and Emigration
Register Sri Lankan citizenship for a child born outside Sri Lanka
For Parent or guardian of child born abroad with at least one Sri Lankan parent
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.
Steps
Confirm child born outside Sri Lanka to at least one Sri Lankan parent, and distinguish citizenship registration from civil birth registration
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Check the Immigration website's stated one-year deadline and whether child would be a late applicant
Prepare foreign birth record, Sri Lankan consular birth record, parent identity/citizenship and residence evidence
Obtain linked overseas-birth citizenship application and check latest form with Mission or Citizenship Division
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Submit via Immigration Citizenship Division or serving Mission with attestation where applicable
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Check latest current fee/late penalty, retain receipt, and follow actual certificate delivery or collection instructions