Dual Citizenship Application

Before You Proceed

You have selected Dual Citizenship Application.

Please read this important information before continuing.

Key Requirements

You must be prepared with:

☑ Completed Dual Citizenship Application Form
☑ Passport-size photographs (as per specifications)
☑ Sri Lankan Passport (bio-data page)
☑ Foreign Passport (bio-data page – must be valid)
Civil Documents:
☑ Birth Certificate
☑ Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
☑ Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
Police Clearance:
☑ Australian Federal Police (AFP) clearance certificate (must be valid/recent)

📋DFAT Authentication Requirement (Important)

Documents issued in Australia must be:

  1. Notarised / Certified by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public, and then
  2. Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

This applies to documents such as:

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Police Clearance Certificates
  • Statutory Declarations

Important:

  • Documents not authenticated by DFAT may not be accepted in Sri Lanka
  • Ensure certification is completed before attending your appointment

Eligibility Categories

Applicants must qualify under one of the approved categories, such as:

☑ Age above 55 years
☑ Academic / Professional qualifications
☑ Ownership of property/assets in Sri Lanka
☑ Fixed deposits or investments
☑ Other approved eligibility pathways
Financial / Supporting Evidence (if applicable):

Depending on your eligibility category, you may need:

☑ Property documents / valuation reports
☑ Bank confirmation letters
☑ Investment or treasury bond documentation

Important Conditions

⚠ Bring all original documents + 1 set of A4 photocopies
⚠ Foreign documents must be properly certified and DFAT authenticated
⚠ Translations are not accepted in place of originals
⚠ Incomplete documentation may result in delays or rejection

Before Booking

Dual Citizenship applications are complex. Please ensure:

  • You clearly meet an eligible category
  • All documents are complete, certified, and DFAT authenticated
  • You have reviewed full requirements carefully

Click Continue to view full instructions and application details on the High Commission website.

Please note: The Honorary Consulate provides attestation of Sri Lankan-issued documents only. Final submission and processing of Dual Citizenship applications are handled by the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.