The birth in Germany of a child, whose parents or one of the parents is a Sri Lankan citizen at the time the of the child’s birth can be registered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany under Section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act of Sri Lanka.

Generally, a birth of a child born to Sri Lankan national/s should be registered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka within three (3) months. If the birth is registered after three (3) months but less than one (1) year, such births can also be registered by the Embassy upon submission of the reasons for the delay for the registration by the applicant/parents. However, if an application is made to register the birth of a child after one year of the birth, the Embassy should obtain the approval of the Registrar General’s Department, Battaramulla. In this case, the application is sent to the Registrar General’s Department for approval and hence it takes more time to issue a Birth Certificate of a child born more than a year ago.

Please note that it is mandatory that the applicants (parents) should visit the Embassy in person in order to register a birth of a child born in Germany. Please visit the official web site of the Embassy in order to book an appointment online before visiting the Embassy in person.

Book Appointment

The applicant (the mother or the father of the child) should complete the appropriate application form given below in BLOCK CAPITALS and submit to this Mission, along with the documents mentioned below, in order to register the birth of child and citizenship:

• Application for Birth Registration

Application for child less than (03) months of age on the date of application (Under Section 16)

OR

Application for child after three (03) months on the date of application (Under Section 24)

Required Other Documents:

1. 1. Duly filled Citizenship Declaration
   2. Child’s original German Birth Certificate with an English translation or International Birth Certificate issued with parents’ details
   3. Father’s original Birth Certificate with an English translation
   4. Mother’s original Birth Certificate with an English translation
   5. Parents’ original Marriage Certificate with an English translation
   6. Current Passports of Father and Mother
      • Date Page
      • Alternations / Observations Page
      • Visa Page / Biometric Visa Card
   7. Passports of Father and Mother at the time of the child’s birth (only if different from No. 6)
   • Date Page
   • Alternations / Observations Page
   • Visa Page / Biometric Visa Card
   8. In case, if the applicant (parents) does not possess a valid visa at the time of birth of the child, a letter is required from the relevant city office (foreigners office) confirming that applicant (parents) did not have asylum and refugee status (German Blue passport) at the time of the birth of the child
   9. The Certificate of Naturalization if father/mother has obtained German Citizenship
   10. Two self-addressed envelopes with stamps to the value of EURO 4.50 for each

    

   Three (3) sets of photocopies of the supporting documents along with the ORIGINALS of the above should be submitted.  [Photocopies and the originals should be produced separately].
   
   Special Notes:

   1. English translations are not accepted if the original Birth Certificates / Marriage Certificates are issued in Sri Lanka.
   2. If any of the certificates/documents were issued in a country other than Sri Lanka the original certificate / its English translation (if original certificate is not in English) attested by relevant diplomatic Mission in Germany or Sri Lankan Mission accredited to the country of the original certificate is required to submit along with the original certificate.

   
   

   IMPORTANT: SUBMISSION OF FORGED DOCUMENTS AND MAKING FALSE DECLARATIONS IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AS PER THE SRI LANKA LAW. SUCH CASES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES.

   
   

   Fees:

   • Fee for Registration and Issuance of Birth Certificate: €35.00
   • Fee for Registration for Citizenship: €80.00
   • Surcharge/Late Fee for Past Birth Registration [only after one (01) year]: €8.00 per Year

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