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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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit the United Arab Emirates

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from 02 to 03 September 2026. During this visit, Minister Herath is expected to meet several key UAE Ministers, including the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation of the UAE, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, and the Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri to discuss matters of mutual interest.

On 02nd September, Minister Herath, together with Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE, will grace the second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams” in Dubai.

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02 September 2026