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What is Dual Citizenship?
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When a Sri Lankan acquires the citizenship of another country, he/she automatically loses his/her Sri Lankan citizenship. However it is possible to -
- Retain the Sri Lankan citizenship when acquiring the citizenship of a foreign country. This is called ‘Retention of Citizenship’.
- Resume Sri Lankan citizenship at a later point of time; after losing it when acquiring the citizenship of a foreign country. This is called ‘Resumption of Citizenship’.
An individual who has citizenship in both Sri Lanka and a foreign country is considered a dual citizen of Sri Lanka.
Who can apply For Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship ?
- An ex - Sri Lankan holding the citizenship of a foreign country
- A Sri Lankan qualified to receive citizenship of a foreign country and who may contribute to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka can apply for dual citizenship.
List of Countries where Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship is accepted
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, United States of America, Canada
Points that you should know
1 ) Can the family members of the main applicant apply too ?
Yes. The main applicant’s spouse and unmarried children below 18 years of age may also apply for Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship with the main applicant. Additional fee per member will be charged.
(See Citizenship Fee Table)
What are the Documents Required to be Submitted with the Application
- Original Birth Certificate of the Applicant.
- If the applicant is a citizen of Sri Lanka by registration, the relevant certificate.
- If the applicant is married, the Marriage Certificate.
- Foreign Citizenship Certificate, Foreign Travel Document or Permanent Residence Visa of the Applicant.
Applicant’s most recent Sri Lankan passport, previous Sri Lankan Passports (if any) or an affidavit stating non-availability of a Sri Lankan Passport.(Please submit photocopies of the above documents along with the originals.)
NOTE:
We as your Solicitor can certify the doucmnets as such there may not be a need for originals to be sent to Sri Lanka.Please note that the attestation of a Justice of the Peace in Sri Lanka is not accepted.
Additional Compulsory Documents Required under Each Category
To be considered for the Professional Category the Applicant must possess a Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications from a recognized institute.
To be considered for the Wealth Category Applicant must possesses an immovable property or properties in Sri Lanka valued at not less than LKR 2.5 million
- Originals of the documentary proof confirming the applicant’s ownership of Lands or other immovable properties in Sri Lanka valued at or above LKR. 2.5 Million and copies.
- Originals of Deeds and copies
- Original Valuation report, and Title Report obtained within two months. from the date of application.
To be considered for this category Applicant must maintain a fixed deposit of not less than LKR 2.5 million for a minimum period of one year.
- Originals of the documentary proof for maintaining a Fixed Deposit of an amount not less than LKR 2.5 million, for a minimum period of one year from the date of application, in any commercial bank in Sri Lanka.
- Original fixed deposit certificate and a copy.
- A letter from the respective bank confirming the fixed eposit.
To be considered under this category the Applicant must be over 55 years of age at the time of application.
- Original birth certificate and a copy
If the applicant is willing to invest in a Non-Resident Foreign Currency (NRFC), Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) or Special Foreign Investment Deposit Accounts (SFIDA), he/she can apply for dual citizenship. Relevant supporting documents must be submitted with the duly completed Application Form.
- A letter stating the willingness of the applicant to invest in one of the above mentioned accounts. The relevant deposits shall be frozen as follows from the date of approval, in any commercial bank in Sri Lanka
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Minimum Deposit Requirement
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Retention Period
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USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency
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03 years
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USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency
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05 years
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USD 50,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency
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03 years
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- Treasury bonds TIERA and TIERA-D category
A Treasury Bill or Treasury Bond, Treasury Bill / Bond Investment External Rupee Account – Deshabhimani (TIERA-D), is a short term debt instrument issued by the Government of Sri Lanka under the local Treasury Bill Ordinance.
To be considered for this category the applicant must be willing to invest in any of the following categories.
- Consent letter stating the willingness of the applicant to the particular investment.
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Minimum Investment
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Maturity Period
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LKR equivalent of USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other
designated foreign currency
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03 years
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LKR equivalent of USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other
designated foreign currency
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05 years
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LKR equivalent of USD 50,000/- or equivalent in any other
designated foreign currency
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03 years
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Citizenship - Fees
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Dual Citizenship
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Rs. [SL
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Applicant
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200,000
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Spouse
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50,000
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Children under 18 years when applied with parents - each -
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50,000
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Children over 18 years when applied with parents - each -
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200,000
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Those who apply under the category of NRFC/RFC/SFIDA/Dual Citizenship Accounts/Treasury bonds under
TIERA and TIERA-D
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USD 25,000/- (03 yrs) - whole family
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200,000
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USD 25,000/- (05 yrs) - whole family
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Exempted
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USD 50,000/- (03 yrs) - whole family
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Exempted
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