Revision of the Age Limit for Dependents Applying for Dual Citizenship

The Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka has informed that the age limit currently specified for unmarried children applying for dual citizenship as dependents of a principal applicant will be revised with effect from 01.10.2026.

New Age Limit:

Only children under the age of 21 years will be included as dependents in an application for dual citizenship with effect from 01.10.2026. No individual who has reached or exceeded the age of 21 years will be eligible to be included as dependent.

Applicants aged 21 years or above must select an eligible category and submit a separate application as a Main Applicant.

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ශ්‍රී ලංකා ප්‍රජාතාන්ත්‍රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ කොන්සල් ජනරාල් කාර්යාලය, මෙල්බර්න්, ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාව

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The Consulate General Of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Melbourne, Australia

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Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne commemorates the Commencement of National Integrity Week 2026

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne officially commenced the National Integrity Week 2026 on 27 July 2026 by taking the Integrity Oath/Pledge 2026 at the Consulate premises while joining virtually in the event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The event affirmed the commitment of all staff members to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, transparency, and accountability when discharging their official duties.

The Government of Sri Lanka has declared 27–31 July 2026 as National Integrity Week under the theme, "A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka." In support of this national initiative, the Consulate continues its commitment to delivering people-centric, efficient, and transparent consular services to the Sri Lankan community residing in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania. The Consulate committed to enhance the quality of its services while ensuring the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of its operations.

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

Melbourne

02 August 2026