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Описание: Applying for dual citizenship in Sri Lanka involves choosing between Resumption (for those who already lost it) or Retention (for those about to obtain another citizenship).

1. Determine Your Eligibility Category

You must qualify under one of these primary categories:

Age: Over 55 years old.

Professional: Minimum one-year diploma or higher qualification.

Assets: Owning immovable property in Sri Lanka worth LKR 2.5 million or more.

Fixed Deposit: LKR 2.5 million or more in a Sri Lankan bank for 3 years.

Foreign Currency Deposit: USD 25,000 or more in a NRFC/RFC/SFIDA account for 3 years.

Investment: USD 25,000 or more in Treasury Bonds for 3 years.

Family: Spouse of a dual citizen or unmarried child under 21 years and 6 months.

2. Instructions to fill the application.

To be completed in “BLOCK CAPITALS” .

Delete inapplicable word or words wherever * appears in the application.

Please mention “ Not relevant” if a particular information is not applicable.

photographs. Affix one of those photographs in the top right hand corner of the first page of the application.

Any applicant who belongs to one of the categories mentioned in section 1 of the application (A to G) can apply for dual citizenship. Please right mark in the relevant cage.

The statement in the application should be supported by an affidavit (page 6) made by the applicant before a justice of the peace or a Commissioner of Oaths.

Submission: Applications should be submitted in person or by post to the Citizenship Division of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, "Suhurupaya", Battaramulla, or to a Sri Lankan High Commission/Embassy.

Verification: All documents not in English, Sinhala, or Tamil must be accompanied by an English translation. Foreign documents must be authenticated.


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