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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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ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ කොන්සල් ජනරාල් කාර්යාලය, මෙල්බර්න්, ඔස්ට්රේලියාව
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The Consulate General Of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Melbourne, Australia
Welcome to the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne has jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania. While providing people-centric consular services, the Consulate promotes Sri Lankan exports through business partnerships, market access & trade fairs, boosting Sri Lanka as an attractive investment terminus, and potential tourist destination.
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Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia
Address:
432, Level 9, St Kilda Road,
Melbourne VIC 3004
Telephone: +61 3 9290 4200
Email: mail@slcgmel.org
Website: www.cg-melbourne.gov.lk
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Consular Hours:
Monday - Friday - 9:15 am - 1:45 pm
Document Collection:
Monday - Friday: 9.15am – 9.30am
Monday - Friday: 1.30pm – 1.45pm
Consular Hours for Phone Inquiries:
Monday - Friday – 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
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