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Visa exemption — Sri Lankan dual citizen

3 facts quoted from the official source

An official ancestry & return route to Sri Lanka. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusSri Lankan dual citizens are eligible for visa exemption.
  • Purpose or legal basisEntry without a Sri Lankan visa for a Sri Lankan dual citizen.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeNo Sri Lankan visa is required for the qualifying exempt status.checked 2026-07-27
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

We checked 3 points against the official source; 3 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.lkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sri Lanka government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other ancestry & return routes to Sri Lanka

1 other ancestry & return route to Sri Lanka.

Former Sri Lankan citizen residence visa
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Ancestry & return routes in other countries

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