• For Each Supporting Document, original document +1 set of Photocopies should be submitted [Photocopy of the Application Form “S” is not required]
• Please refer checklist attached to the application prior to submission
• All photocopies should be submitted in A4 size. Copies of both sides of each certificate/ card should be submitted. For passports; copies of the bio-data page and the observation page should be submitted.
• Translations in lieu of originals are not accepted
• Documents issued by institutes in Sri Lanka could be certified from the Consulate General if the original documents are submitted.
• Documents issued by institutes in Australia should be authenticated/certified (as mentioned in the check list) by the Australian Passport Office (APO) -Authentication Section situated at level 2, Collins Square, 747 Collins Street, Docklands, Australia.
• Documents issued by institutes in third countries (other than Sri Lanka or Australia) should be authenticated/certified by the government authorities concerned in that particular country

• If Applying Under Category 1A: As an applicant who exceeds the age of 55 years – the following supporting document should be submitted:
  • Original Birth Certificate.
• If Applying Under Category 1B: As an applicant who fulfils the academic/ professional qualifications (minimum 1-year diploma or higher or any professional qualification), following supporting documents should be submitted:
  • For a Diploma Certificate, the duration of a minimum 1 year (or more) should be proven by submission of relevant documents.
  • If academic qualification has been obtained from an institute in Sri Lanka, certificate could be certified from the Consulate General if the original documents are submitted
  • If academic qualification has been obtained an institution in Australia, certificate should be authenticated by the Australian Passport Office (APO) -Authentication Section situated at level 2, Collins Square, 747 Collins Street, Docklands of Australia
  • If academic qualification has been obtained from a foreign institution (other than Sri Lanka or Australia), authentication by the relevant government authority is required.
• If Applying Under Category 1C: As an applicant who owns assets/immovable properties in Sri Lanka worth Rs.2.5million or above, the following supporting documents should be submitted:
  • Original Documentary proof of applicant’s assets should be submitted Eg; land or other immovable properties(*) in Sri Lanka worth of Rs.2.5million or above – certified copy of deed, original valuation report and title report with pedigree report for the same not older than 3 months should be submitted. Land or other immovable properties should be under the applicant’s name.
  • (* In case the property is a gift, the Gift Deed should have been registered under the name of the applicant 10 years prior to the date of application for Dual Citizenship.)
• If Applying Under Category 1D: As an applicant who has a fixed deposit of Rs.2.5million or above for a minimum of 03-year period in any commercial bank approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
  • Original letter of Confirmation from the bank stating that the deposit of Rs.2.5 million or above under the applicant’s name will not be withdrawn from the relevant account for a period of 3 years for obtaining dual citizenship and a copy of the Fixed Deposit Certificate should be submitted. Fixed Deposit Account should be under the applicant’s name.

Important:

• • The Original of the certificate of Fixed Deposit should be presented at the Consulate Counter with a photocopy
  • The confirmation letter issued by the bank should be addressed to the “Controller General, Department of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo. The letter should explicitly confirm that the deposit is held for a minimum period of three (3) years.

• If Applying Under Category 1E: As an applicant who has a fixed deposit of USD25,000/- or above for a minimum of 03-year period under Non-Resident Foreign Currency Account (NRFC), Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) or Senior Invest Deposit Account (SFIDA) in any commercial bank approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
  • Original letter of Confirmation by the bank stating that the deposit of USD 25,000 or above under the applicant’s name will not be withdrawn from the relevant account for a period of 3 years for obtaining dual citizenship should be submitted. Fixed Deposit Account should be under the applicant’s name.

Important:

• • The Original of the certificate of Fixed Deposit should be presented at the Consulate Counter with a photocopy
  • The confirmation letter issued by the bank should be addressed to the “Controller General, Department of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo. The letter should explicitly confirm that the deposit is held for a minimum period of three (3) years.

• If Applying Under Category 1F: As an applicant who has invested USD 25,000/- or above for a minimum of 03-year period under TB (treasury Bonds) or SIA (Security Investment Account)
  • Original letter of confirmation by the relevant authority confirming that the investment valued of USD 25,000 made by the applicant will not be withdrawn prior to maturity for obtaining dual citizenship should be submitted.

• If Applying Under Category 1G: Qualifying by way of the spouse of the applicant or as an unmarried child under the age of 22 of the applicant. A spouse or children eligible under this provision shall be limited to a person whose citizenship of Sri Lanka has ceased under sections 19, 20 or 21 of the Citizenship Act No.18 of 1948 or a person whose citizenship in Sri Lanka is likely to cease.
  • An authorization letter from the main applicant (mother/ father or spouse) giving authority to the applicant to apply under his/her Dual Citizenship and copy of Dual Citizenship Certificate of the main applicant should be submitted.
  • If the main applicant has applied under someone else’s application, such authorization will not be granted. The main applicant may contact the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka indicating the Dual Citizenship Certificate number if further clarification is required.
  • If application is submitted along with the main applicant’s application at the same time, an authorization letter is not required.