Immigration and Emigration Control

Issue of Travel Documents to Sri Lankans

Act according to the powers vested under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act to identify and determine the legality of persons entering into and leaving the country.

Issue and extension of Visas to foreigners to enter into and stay in the country.

Removal / Deportation of undesirable foreigners and those who have overstayed in Sri Lanka.

Issue of Resident Guest Visas to Investors and Professionals.

Citizenship

Registration of Births out side Sri Lanka of children born to Sri Lankans.

Grant applications for Dual Citizenship.

Process applications for resumption of Sri Lanka Citizenship.

Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons

Registration and grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons under the provisions of Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons (Special Provisions) Act No. 39 of 1988.