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Sri Lanka waives dual citizenship fees for families under heritage scheme
Sri Lanka has announced plans to waive dual citizenship application fees for the spouses and children of applicants under its heritage citizenship program. The move aims to encourage diaspora members and their families to acquire Sri Lankan citizenship.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The government has decided to eliminate processing fees for family members of individuals applying for dual citizenship through the heritage program, according to official announcements. This exemption applies specifically to spouses and dependent children of primary applicants seeking to establish citizenship links with Sri Lanka.
The heritage citizenship initiative is designed to facilitate the acquisition of Sri Lankan citizenship for diaspora members and their families who maintain cultural or ancestral connections to the island nation. By waiving fees for dependent family members, authorities hope to streamline the application process and reduce financial barriers to participation.
The decision reflects government efforts to strengthen ties with the Sri Lankan diaspora and encourage overseas nationals to formalize their connection to the country. Officials have positioned the measure as part of broader initiatives to support heritage and cultural preservation while enabling diaspora communities to secure dual citizenship status.
The waiver is expected to simplify administrative procedures for families seeking to acquire citizenship collectively, removing cost considerations that may have previously deterred applications from spouses and children of main applicants.