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Family member of a former Sri Lankan citizen residence visa

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Which family relationships qualify?

Dependants of Ex-Sri Lankans qualify under the residence-visa sub-category for Ex-Sri Lankans and their dependants. The official source does not define which relatives count as dependants.

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  • The source does not define which relatives count as "dependents" (e.g. spouse, children, age limits).

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The family member comes as a dependant of an Ex-Sri Lankan, who evidences Sri Lankan origin with original birth certificates or birth registration under section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act, or citizenship certificates if a citizen by registration.

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  • The source does not state that the Ex-Sri Lankan must already hold this residence visa, or who formally files for the dependant.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The visa application is submitted to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. The residence visa is valid for one year and can be renewed annually; extension applications go to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla. The intended stay should end at least two months before the travel document expires. A residence visa is a multiple entry visa. The official source does not state a route to independent or longer-term status.

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  • The source does not say whether a dependant's visa is tied to the Ex-Sri Lankan principal's, nor any route to an independent or longer-term status.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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