To Date 31,000 Dual Citizenship Granted to Srilankans Living Abroad.

Department of Immigration and Emigration revealed that as from 2015 up to now 31,000 dual citizenship were granted to Srilankans living abroad. Considerable number of applications for dual citizenship are being received by the Department. These applications are being processed at the moment. Steps will be taken to issue next batch of dual citizenship to Srilankans living abroad soon.

For dual citizenship Rs 3 lakhs is charged from an individual or husband. Subsequently Rs 50,000 will be charged to his wife or a child.