The Dual citizenship scheme was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1987. The mechanism of awarding the dual citizenship was amended in 2015.
June 08, 2025
Dual Citizenship certificates for 800 Sri Lankans living overseas were given recently by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs S.B. Nawinna at a ceremony held recently at the ministry premises.
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