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 Undertake Official Visit to Thailand

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Labour of Thailand.

During the visit, Minister Herath will hold discussions with the Minister of Labour, Minister of Tourism and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, focusing on further advancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The two sides will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of labour through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand.

The visit will provide an opportunity to advance practical cooperation in tourism and employment, migration and labour mobility, strengthen people-to-people links, and enhance bilateral economic engagement between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

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13 September 2026