Cómo obtener la ciudadanía de Sri Lanka

Person is the spouse of a citizen by descent or registration, of sound mind, and has been resident in Sri Lanka throughout a period of 1 year immediately preceding the date of the application. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. Minister may refuse the application for reasons of public interest.

Ascendencia (nacidos en el país)

Person is born in Sri Lanka to a citizen.

Ascendencia (nacidos en el extranjero)

Person is born abroad to a citizen and is -within 1 year after birth- registered at the office of a consular officer of Sri Lanka in the country of birth or at the office of the Minister in Sri Lanka; Person over the age of 21 and whose mother was a citizen of Sri Lanka; Person is of full age and sound mind, resident in Sri Lanka, and was not registered in accordance with SRI 5(2). Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. Minister may refuse the application on grounds of public policy.

Transmisión a un hijo

Person born to a person who later acquire the citizenship of Sri Lanka. Other Condition: Renunciation requirement.

Adquisición conjunta de hijos

Person is a minor whose parent includes the child in his or her registration application. Other conditions: renunciation of citizenship of another country. Minister may refuse reacquisition on grounds of public policy and may exempt the person from the renunciation requirement.

Transmisión de un antiguo ciudadano

Person is of full age and sound mind, resident in Sri Lanka, and his or her parent was a citizen by descent who lost citizenship under SRI 20. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. Minister may refuse the application on grounds of public policy.

Transmisión de un ciudadano fallecido

Parent was a citizen who died before the child was born.

Transmisión de un ciudadano fallecido

Person is the widow(er) of a citizen by descent or registration, of sound mind, and has been resident in Sri Lanka throughout a period of 1 year immediately preceding the date of the application. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. Minister may refuse the application for reasons of public interest.

Person is a former citizen by descent who is resident in Sri Lanka. Other conditions: renunciation of citizenship of another country, intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, and oath of allegiance. Minister may refuse reacquisition on grounds of public policy and may exempt the person from the renunciation requirement (permission for dual citizenship via resumption may be revoked at a later date). Reacquisition can be extended to minor children but not to spouse.

Any person of Indian origin (and their descendants) who has permanently resided in Sri Lanka since 30 October 1964. Other conditions: renunciation of other citizenship (India) in accordance with SRI Citizenship Law.

Person is a newborn deserted infant found in Sri Lanka of unknown and unascertainable parentage. Child is deemed to have the status of a citizen by descent.

Person has been granted a 5-year visa or endorsement under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, has been registered in a Resident Guest Scheme for foreign professionals, and has made a significant contribution to the social and cultural life of Sri Lanka (e.g. in the fields of science, medicine or entertainment). Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka. A maximum of 200 persons may be registered under the rules for special achievements and the rules for investments in any year, and 1,000 in the aggregate.

Person is resident in Sri Lanka and is eminent in professional, commercial, industrial or agricultural life. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. A maximum of 25 persons may be registered under this mode each year.

Person is resident in Sri Lanka and has rendered distinguished public service or is eminent in professional, commercial, industrial or agricultural life. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. A maximum of 25 persons may be registered under this mode each year.

Person has been granted a 5-year visa or endorsement under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, has been registered in a Resident Guest Scheme for foreign investors, and has made a substantial contribution to the economic development of the country. Other conditions: intent to continue to ordinarily reside in Sri Lanka, renunciation of citizenship of another country, and oath of allegiance. A maximum of 200 persons may be registered under the rules for special achievements and the rules for investments in any year, and 1,000 in the aggregate.