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tabindex="8">Vanuatu</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://ve.usembassy.gov/" tabindex="8">Venezuela</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://vn.usembassy.gov/" tabindex="8">Vietnam</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://ye.usembassy.gov/" tabindex="8">Yemen</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://zm.usembassy.gov/" tabindex="8">Zambia</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://zw.usembassy.gov/" tabindex="8">Zimbabwe</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://asean.usmission.gov/" tabindex="8">U.S. Mission to ASEAN</a></li><li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/" tabindex="8">U.S. Mission to the 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url(https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2021/01/consular-1440x345-1.jpg"> <div class="internal-title alignwide internalpage container"> <div class="internal-title-wrapper"> <div id="internal-title-header" class="internal-title-header ">U.S. Citizens Services</div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="ga-links-box stacking-slide white-section-background-color internal-block-nav container-fluid"> <div class="internal-navigation alignwide container"> <div class="navigation-wrapper"> <a class="navigation-links" href="#emergencyassistance" aria-label="Emergency Assistance" title="Emergency Assistance"> <div> Emergency Assistance </div> </a> <a class="navigation-links" href="#financial" aria-label="Financial Assistance" title="Financial Assistance"> <div> Financial Assistance </div> </a> <a class="navigation-links" href="#federal" aria-label="Federal Programs" title="Federal Programs"> <div> Federal Programs </div> </a> <a class="navigation-links" href="#legal-medical" 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appointment only. Please visit our online appointment system to schedule an appointment.</p> </div> <div class="col-4"> <div class="announcebutton"> <a href="https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=CLM&appcode=1" title="Schedule an Appointment" aria-label="Schedule an Appointment"> Schedule an Appointment <div class="arrow-right"></div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="ga-content-block stacking-slide light-blue-section-background-color paragraphsection"> <div class="paragraph alignwide container meta-info-top"> </div> <div class="paragraph alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <h2 class="toptitle">OVERVIEW OF SERVICES</h2> <p><p>Welcome to the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the Embassy of the United States of America in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The American Citizens Services (ACS) unit serves all U.S. citizens visiting and residing in Sri Lanka and Maldives.</p> <p><strong>We do not provide walk-in services;</strong> you must have an appointment to enter the U.S. Embassy in Colombo.</p> <p>We register births, issue passports, and notarize documents. We also assist in emergencies, such as the death, arrest, hospitalization, or destitution of a U.S. citizen. If you need <strong>emergency assistance</strong>, such as to report the abduction of a U.S. citizen child, the arrest or death of a U.S. citizen, or if you have been the victim of a crime in the Sri Lanka, please use the <a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/colombo-acs-navigator/">ACS Navigator</a> (for American Citizen Inquiries) to be routed to a consular officer or call us at 011-202-8500.</p> <p>Our <a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/colombo-acs-navigator/">ACS Navigator (for American Citizen Inquiries) </a> will help you find resources, information, and make an appointment for the services offered by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. You can access the Navigator by clicking on the button below or by <a href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/03/Colombo-ACS-Navigator.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scanning the QR code</a> to access it from your phone or electronic device.</p> <div style="float: left;"><div class="custom_button" style="text-align: center"><a class="ui button medium" href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/colombo-acs-navigator/" style="background-color: #0a314d;" tabindex="0"><div style="color: #ffffff">ACS Navigator</div></a></div></div> <div style="float: left;"><div class="custom_button" style="text-align: center"><a class="ui button medium" href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/conserv-info/" target="_blank" style="background-color: #0a314d;" tabindex="0"><div style="color: #ffffff">Local Information</div></a></div></div> <div style="float: left;"><div class="custom_button" style="text-align: center"><a class="ui button medium" href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/American-Citizen-Services.pdf" target="_blank" style="background-color: #0a314d;" tabindex="0"><div style="color: #ffffff">Translation: සිංහල (PDF 85 KB)</div></a></div></div> <div style="float: left;"><div class="custom_button" style="text-align: center"><a class="ui button medium" href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/American-Citizen-Services-Tamil.pdf" style="background-color: #0a314d;" tabindex="0"><div style="color: #ffffff">Translation: தமிழ் (PDF 77 KB)</div></a></div></div> </p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="emergencyassistance" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-grey-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Emergency Assistance</h2> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" title="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" id="v388v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v388v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v388v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> <span id="arrest" class="anchornav">Arrest of a U.S. Citizen</span> </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Death of a U.S. Citizen" title="Death of a U.S. Citizen" id="v388v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v388v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v388v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> <span id="death" class="anchornav">Death of a U.S. Citizen</span> </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="International Parental Child Abduction" title="International Parental Child Abduction" id="v388v-pills-3-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v388v-pills-3" role="tab" aria-controls="v388v-pills-3" aria-selected="true"> <span id="ipca" class="anchornav">International Parental Child Abduction</span> </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Victims of Crime" title="Victims of Crime" id="v388v-pills-4-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v388v-pills-4" role="tab" aria-controls="v388v-pills-4" aria-selected="true"> <span id="crime" class="anchornav">Victims of Crime</span> </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Passports" title="Passports" id="v388v-pills-5-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v388v-pills-5" role="tab" aria-controls="v388v-pills-5" aria-selected="true"> Passports </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v388v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v388v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/arrest-of-a-u-s-citizen/" aria-label="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" title="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" >Arrest of a U.S. Citizen</a></p><p class="navdesc">The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment. </p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/arrest-of-a-u-s-citizen/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" title="Arrest of a U.S. Citizen" ><div class="navlink">Arrest of a U.S. Citizen<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v388v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v388v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/" aria-label="Death of a U.S. Citizen" title="Death of a U.S. Citizen" >Death of a U.S. Citizen</a></p><p class="navdesc">The Department of State helps the family and friends of U.S. citizens who die abroad. We inform the U.S. citizen’s next-of-kin of the death and we provide information on arrangements for local burial or the return of remains to the United States and on disposition of estates and personal effects. We also issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad, an official record of death.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Death of a U.S. Citizen" title="Death of a U.S. Citizen" ><div class="navlink">Assistance After Death of a U.S. Citizen<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v388v-pills-3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v388v-pills-3-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html" aria-label="International Parental Child Abduction" title="International Parental Child Abduction" >International Parental Child Abduction</a></p><p class="navdesc">The Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues works to resolve and prevent cases of international parental child abduction and to help children and families involved in abduction cases. For more information, see our <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html"> international parental child abduction page</a> on <a href="https://travel.state.gov/"> travel.state.gov.</a></p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html" class="alink-nav" aria-label="International Parental Child Abduction" title="International Parental Child Abduction" ><div class="navlink">Help for Child Abduction Cases<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v388v-pills-4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v388v-pills-4-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/victims-of-crime/" aria-label="Victims of Crime" title="Victims of Crime" >Victims of Crime</a></p><p class="navdesc">The Department of State helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime overseas. We connect crime victims with police and other services and provide information and resources to assist with physical, emotional, and/or financial injuries from crime.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/victims-of-crime/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Victims of Crime" title="Victims of Crime" ><div class="navlink">Help for U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v388v-pills-5" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v388v-pills-5-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/passports/" aria-label="Passports" title="Passports" >Passports</a></p><p class="navdesc">Are you a U.S. citizen who needs a passport?</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/passports/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Passports" title="Passports" ><div class="navlink">Visit Our Passports Page for Details<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="financial" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-purple-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Emergency Financial Assistance</h2> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Contacting Home" title="Contacting Home" id="v737v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v737v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v737v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> Contacting Home </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Wiring Money Directly" title="Wiring Money Directly" id="v737v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v737v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v737v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> Wiring Money Directly </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" title="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" id="v737v-pills-3-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v737v-pills-3" role="tab" aria-controls="v737v-pills-3" aria-selected="true"> Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Repatriation Loans" title="Repatriation Loans" id="v737v-pills-4-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v737v-pills-4" role="tab" aria-controls="v737v-pills-4" aria-selected="true"> Repatriation Loans </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v737v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v737v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/emergency-financial-assistance.html" aria-label="Contacting Home" title="Contacting Home" >Contacting Home</a></p><p class="navdesc">U.S. citizens in need of emergency financial assistance while abroad should first attempt to contact their family, friends, banking institution, or employer. Our American Citizen Services unit can assist in this effort, if necessary. </p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/emergency-financial-assistance.html" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Contacting Home" title="Contacting Home" ><div class="navlink">Help for Contacting Families <div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v737v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v737v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/international-financial-scams.html" aria-label="Wiring Money Directly" title="Wiring Money Directly" >Wiring Money Directly</a></p><p class="navdesc">Use a commercial money transfer service, such as <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/emergency-financial-assistance.html#ExternalPopup"> Western Union or MoneyGram.</a>, to wire money overseas. Money transfer cost comparison tools online can help you identify the best option. The person receiving the money will need to present proof of identity such as a passport. Link text: Be wary of International Financial Scams. </p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/international-financial-scams.html" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Wiring Money Directly" title="Wiring Money Directly" ><div class="navlink">Be wary of International Financial Scams. <div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v737v-pills-3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v737v-pills-3-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/sending-money-abroad.html" aria-label="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" title="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" >Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State</a></p><p class="navdesc">When the commercial options listed above are not available or feasible, family or friends may send funds via the U.S. Department of State for delivery to a destitute U.S. citizen abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The U.S. Department of State assesses a $30 fee to establish an account and transfer funds. </p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/sending-money-abroad.html" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" title="Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State" ><div class="navlink">How the Department of State Can Help<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v737v-pills-4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v737v-pills-4-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/emergency-financial-assistance.html" aria-label="Repatriation Loans" title="Repatriation Loans" >Repatriation Loans</a></p><p class="navdesc">Destitute U.S. citizens may be eligible for a loan from the U.S. government to travel to the United States. Repatriation loans must eventually be paid back to the U.S. government. Your U.S. passports will be limited at the time the loan is issued and in most cases you will not be issued a new passport until the loan is paid in full. Contact us for more information.</p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/emergency-financial-assistance.html" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Repatriation Loans" title="Repatriation Loans" ><div class="navlink">Learn About Repatriation Loans <div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="legal-medical" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-blue-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Legal and Medical Resources </h2> <p>The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.</p> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Legal Assistance" title="Legal Assistance" id="v589v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v589v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v589v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> Legal Assistance </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Medical Assistance" title="Medical Assistance" id="v589v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v589v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v589v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> Medical Assistance </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v589v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v589v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/05/LIST-OF-ATTORNEYS-UPDATED-DEC-2023.pdf" aria-label="Legal Assistance" title="Legal Assistance" >Legal Assistance</a></p><p class="navdesc"><br>Americans who require legal services in Sri Lanka or Maldives may find it useful or necessary to engage the service of a local attorney. The Embassy will not provide an attorney for U.S. citizens and Embassy officers are prohibited from offering legal advice.</br> <br>The Embassy has prepared a local list of attorneys who have indicated an interest in representing Americans. The Embassy assumes no responsibility for the integrity or professional ability of the persons or firms whose names appear on the list. In addition, the Embassy cannot guarantee that attorneys included in the list will be able or willing to provide legal services in every case.</br></p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/05/LIST-OF-ATTORNEYS-UPDATED-DEC-2023.pdf" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Legal Assistance" title="Legal Assistance" ><div class="navlink">List of Attorneys (PDF 207 KB)<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v589v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v589v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/medical-assistance/" aria-label="Medical Assistance" title="Medical Assistance" >Medical Assistance</a></p><p class="navdesc">If you require medical assistance in Sri Lanka, please visit the link below. </p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/medical-assistance/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Medical Assistance" title="Medical Assistance" ><div class="navlink">More Medical Assistance Information<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="family" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-grey-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Citizenship Matters</h2> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" title="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" id="v238v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v238v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v238v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Intercountry Adoption" title="Intercountry Adoption" id="v238v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v238v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v238v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> Intercountry Adoption </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Marriage" title="Marriage" id="v238v-pills-3-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v238v-pills-3" role="tab" aria-controls="v238v-pills-3" aria-selected="true"> Marriage </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v238v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v238v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/consular-report-of-birth-abroad-crba/" aria-label="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" title="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" >Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)</a></p><p class="navdesc">If you have a child outside the United States the child may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth if the requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act have been met as of the time of your child’s birth. To determine whether your child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth and to document that, you can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for your child. You may also choose to just apply for a U.S. passport for your child, although one benefit of a CRBA is that, unlike the U.S. passport, it does not expire and may be used as proof of acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. A full validity, unexpired U.S. passport is also proof of U.S. citizenship.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/consular-report-of-birth-abroad-crba/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" title="Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)" ><div class="navlink">View More CRBA Information<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v238v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v238v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/adoption/" aria-label="Intercountry Adoption" title="Intercountry Adoption" >Intercountry Adoption</a></p><p class="navdesc">The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/adoption-service-provider-search.html"> authorized adoption service providers</a> and the intercountry adoption process at <a href="https://travel.state.gov.html"> travel.state.gov</a> and are invited to direct questions to <a href="mailto:Adoption@state.gov">Adoption@state.gov</a>.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/adoption/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Intercountry Adoption" title="Intercountry Adoption" ><div class="navlink">More Intercountry Adoption Information <div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v238v-pills-3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v238v-pills-3-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/marriage-in-sri-lanka/" aria-label="Marriage" title="Marriage" >Marriage</a></p><p class="navdesc">U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.<br></br> If you get married abroad and need to know if your marriage will be recognized in the United States and what documentation may be needed, contact the office of the Attorney General of your state of residence in the United States.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/marriage-in-sri-lanka/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Marriage" title="Marriage" ><div class="navlink">Learn About Marriage in Sri Lanka<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="federal" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-purple-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Federal Programs</h2> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Internal Revenue Service" title="Internal Revenue Service" id="v733v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v733v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v733v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> Internal Revenue Service </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Selective Service" title="Selective Service" id="v733v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v733v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v733v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> Selective Service </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Social Security" title="Social Security" id="v733v-pills-3-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v733v-pills-3" role="tab" aria-controls="v733v-pills-3" aria-selected="true"> Social Security </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Veterans Affairs" title="Veterans Affairs" id="v733v-pills-4-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v733v-pills-4" role="tab" aria-controls="v733v-pills-4" aria-selected="true"> Veterans Affairs </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Voting" title="Voting" id="v733v-pills-5-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v733v-pills-5" role="tab" aria-controls="v733v-pills-5" aria-selected="true"> Voting </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v733v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v733v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://www.irs.gov/" aria-label="Internal Revenue Service" title="Internal Revenue Service" >Internal Revenue Service</a></p><p class="navdesc">If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). </p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Internal Revenue Service" title="Internal Revenue Service" ><div class="navlink">Visit the IRS Website for Details <div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v733v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v733v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://www.sss.gov/foreign-registration-form/" aria-label="Selective Service" title="Selective Service" >Selective Service</a></p><p class="navdesc">If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.</p><a href="https://www.sss.gov/foreign-registration-form/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Selective Service" title="Selective Service" ><div class="navlink">Register for the Selective Service<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v733v-pills-3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v733v-pills-3-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/social-security/" aria-label="Social Security" title="Social Security" >Social Security</a></p><p class="navdesc">If you live in Sri Lanka and have questions about Social Security Administration (SSA) services, contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in <a href="https://ph.usembassy.gov/services/social-security/"> Philippines</a>.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/social-security/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Social Security" title="Social Security" ><div class="navlink">Learn Social Security Services Abroad<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v733v-pills-4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v733v-pills-4-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-abroad.asp" aria-label="Veterans Affairs" title="Veterans Affairs" >Veterans Affairs</a></p><p class="navdesc">U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the <a href="https://www.va.gov/"> U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)</a> website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services. </p><a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-abroad.asp" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Veterans Affairs" title="Veterans Affairs" ><div class="navlink">Learn about Department of Veterans Affairs<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v733v-pills-5" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v733v-pills-5-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/voting/" aria-label="Voting" title="Voting" >Voting</a></p><p class="navdesc">Depending on where you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) <a href="https://www.fvap.gov/"> here.</a> Print, sign, and return the FPCA to your local U.S. election office. Include your email address so election officials can reach you if there is a problem. If your state delivers ballots electronically by fax only, include your fax number. If you request electronic delivery and include your email address or fax number, you will receive your blank ballot 45 days before general and mid-term elections and generally 30 days before special, primary, and run-off elections for federal offices. We recommend completing a new FPCA each January, or when you move. </p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/services/voting/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Voting" title="Voting" ><div class="navlink">View more information on Voting<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="citizenship" class="ga-left-content-nav stacking-slide light-blue-section-background-color minipagination container-fluid"> <div class="mini-pagination alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="nav flex-column" id="v-pills-tab" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical"> <h2>Citizenship Services</h2> <a class="nav-link active leftnav-mini" aria-label="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" title="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" id="v590v-pills-1-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v590v-pills-1" role="tab" aria-controls="v590v-pills-1" aria-selected="true"> Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Loss of Nationality" title="Loss of Nationality" id="v590v-pills-2-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v590v-pills-2" role="tab" aria-controls="v590v-pills-2" aria-selected="true"> Loss of Nationality </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Sinhala (සිංහල) " title="Sinhala (සිංහල) " id="v590v-pills-3-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v590v-pills-3" role="tab" aria-controls="v590v-pills-3" aria-selected="true"> Sinhala (සිංහල) </a> <a class="nav-link leftnav-mini" aria-label="Tamil (தமிழ்)" title="Tamil (தமிழ்)" id="v590v-pills-4-tab" data-toggle="pill" href="#v590v-pills-4" role="tab" aria-controls="v590v-pills-4" aria-selected="true"> Tamil (தமிழ்) </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="tab-content" id="v-pills-tabContent"> <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="v590v-pills-1" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v590v-pills-1-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/transmission-of-u-s-citizenship-at-birth/" aria-label="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" title="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" >Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth</a></p><p class="navdesc"><br>In order to transmit U.S. citizenship to a child, the U.S. citizen parent(s) must have been a U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth and must have accrued sufficient physical presence in the U.S. to transmit citizenship. The physical presence requirements depend on the child’s date of birth and the marital status of the parents at the time of the child’s birth.</br> <br>For your child to benefit from US citizenship at the time of birth, US nationality law requires that certain conditions must be met. The conditions have been modified by legislation over time, but none of the modifications were made retroactive, hence the variations defined here. Below are the circumstances governing most instances.</br></p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/transmission-of-u-s-citizenship-at-birth/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" title="Transmission of U.S. Citizenship at Birth" ><div class="navlink">Transmission of U.S. Citizenship Information<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v590v-pills-2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v590v-pills-2-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/loss-of-nationality/" aria-label="Loss of Nationality" title="Loss of Nationality" >Loss of Nationality</a></p><p class="navdesc">Loss of U.S. citizenship is a serious and irrevocable act which deserves your thoughtful consideration. It is imperative that you fully understand the nature of its consequences prior to requesting a Certificate of Loss of Nationality. If you decide that this is the course of action you wish to pursue, there are several steps you need to take including arranging an appointment to come into the Embassy to sign the Statement of Understanding, the Loss of Citizenship Questionnaire and/or the Oath of Renunciation, in the presence of a Consular Officer. Please note that the Statement of Understanding clearly states that the action you are taking is irrevocable.</p><a href="https://lk.usembassy.gov/loss-of-nationality/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Loss of Nationality" title="Loss of Nationality" ><div class="navlink">Loss of Nationality Information<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v590v-pills-3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v590v-pills-3-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/Citizenship-Services-Sinhala.pdf" aria-label="Sinhala (සිංහල) " title="Sinhala (සිංහල) " >Sinhala (සිංහල) </a></p><p class="navdesc"></p><a href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/Citizenship-Services-Sinhala.pdf" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Sinhala (සිංහල) " title="Sinhala (සිංහල) " ><div class="navlink">Sinhala (සිංහල) (PDF 332 KB)<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div><div class="tab-pane fade show " id="v590v-pills-4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="v590v-pills-4-tab"><p class="navtitle"><a href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/Citizenship-Services-Tamil.pdf" aria-label="Tamil (தமிழ்)" title="Tamil (தமிழ்)" >Tamil (தமிழ்)</a></p><p class="navdesc"></p><a href="https://common.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/02/Citizenship-Services-Tamil.pdf" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Tamil (தமிழ்)" title="Tamil (தமிழ்)" ><div class="navlink">Tamil (தமிழ்) (PDF 316 KB)<div class="arrow-right"></div></div></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="routine" class="ga-routine-services stacking-slide light-purple-section-background-color navsection container-fluid"> <div class="nav-section alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <p>Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below. </p> </div> </div> <div class="nav-block-container container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md navbox "> <div style=background-image:url(https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2021/12/visas-750-x-450.jpg);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:cover; > <p class="navtitle"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/visas/" tabindex="-1"> Visas to the U.S. </a> </p> <p class="navdesc">Travelers to the U.S. can get visa information and guidance.</p> <div class="bottom-alink-nav"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/visas/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Visas " title="Visas "> <div class="navlink"> Visas<div class="arrow-right"></div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md navbox "> <div style=background-image:url(https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2021/12/passports-750x450-1.jpg);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:cover; > <p class="navtitle"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/passports/" tabindex="-1"> U.S. Passport Services </a> </p> <p class="navdesc">U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.</p> <div class="bottom-alink-nav"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/passports/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Passports " title="Passports "> <div class="navlink"> Passports<div class="arrow-right"></div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md navbox "> <div style=background-image:url(https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2021/12/notarials-750x450-2.jpg);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:cover; > <p class="navtitle"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/services/notarials/" tabindex="-1"> Notarial Services </a> </p> <p class="navdesc">Anyone can take advantage of our notarial services.</p> <div class="bottom-alink-nav"> <a href="http://lk.usembassy.gov/services/notarials/" class="alink-nav" aria-label="Notarials " title="Notarials "> <div class="navlink"> Notarials<div class="arrow-right"></div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="ga-spotlight stacking-slide light-blue-section-background-color"> <div class="content-spotlight alignwide container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2>Get Travel Alerts</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-xl-6 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12 two-items"> <a href="https://step.state.gov?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=missionweb&utm_campaign=steprollout&utm_id=step2024" title="Get Travel Alerts: Sign up for STEP" aria-label="Get Travel Alerts: Sign up for STEP"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-xl-6 col-lg col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-6 txt-container"> <h3>Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</h3> <p>Sign up to receive safety and security alerts and other local updates while abroad.</p> <span class="csbutton">Sign up for STEP<div class="arrow-right"></div></span> </div> <div class="col-xl-6 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-6 img-container"> <div class="img-wrap"> <img decoding="async" alt="" src="https://lk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2024/09/step-buttons-fullline_button-revision-3__1__360.png" title="step-buttons-fullline_button-revision-3__1__360"/> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xl-6 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12 two-items"> <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html" title="Get Travel Alerts: Learn more about STEP" aria-label="Get Travel Alerts: Learn more about STEP"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-xl-6 col-lg col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-6 txt-container"> <h3>Benefits of STEP</h3> <p>Learn more about the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.</p> 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