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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Deputy Foreign Minister and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra to undertake Official Visit to Romania

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, from 21 to 26 October 2026, to participate in the Sixth Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Romania, scheduled to be held on 22 October 2026. The visit will also feature the inaugural meeting of the Joint Working Group on Labour Cooperation between the two countries.

During his visit to Bucharest, Deputy Minister Hemachandra is scheduled to call on the Minister of Labour and hold bilateral discussions with the State Secretaries responsible for Labour and Internal Affairs of Romania. He is also scheduled to meet with the President of the Sri Lanka–Romania Parliamentary Friendship Group.

In addition, Deputy Minister Hemachandra will address business gatherings organized by Chambers of Commerce in Bucharest, Arad and Constanta. He is also scheduled to meet with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in Romania.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism

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20 October 2026