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The documents currently listed on the official programme page, organised and explained, with an interactive tracker.
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Frequently Misunderstood
The listed documents in one table
| Document | Who provides it | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visa application | You (official PDF) | Use the current version from the Department site. |
| Personal Particular Form | You (official PDF) | Required alongside the main application. |
| Passport bio data pages | You (all applicants) | Check passport validity for the period ahead. |
| Deposit proof | Your bank | Issued after the transfer clears. Bank compliance sets the pace. |
| Police clearance | Home-country police authority | Valid 6 months from issue. Applicant and spouse. |
| Medical report | Authorised hospital in Sri Lanka | Covers Malaria, Filariasis, TB and HIV/AIDS for all applicants. |
| Marriage certificate | You | Certified English translation if not in English. |
| Birth certificates | You (per dependant) | Certified English translation if not in English. |
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Validity and timing
The six-month police clearance window drives the whole plan. Order it once your bank account is funded, not at the start of a long preparation.
Deposit proof comes from your bank after the transfer clears, so compliance review sits on your critical path. Translations must be certified, so plan for the relevant mission or a recognised translator.
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Common mistakes
Key Takeaway
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Self-translating certificates | Only certified translations are accepted | Use the relevant mission or a recognised translator |
| Ordering police clearance too early | The 6-month window expires during banking | Order once the GPFCA is funded |
| Forgetting spouse documents | Spouse needs own clearance and passport copies | Run the checklist per person, not per family |
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Frequently asked questions
Do documents need apostille?
The official page specifies certified English translations where applicable. Confirm certification requirements for your country with the Department or your mission.
How recent must the police clearance be?
Issued within six months of use, for both the main applicant and the spouse.
Where do I get the medical report?
At an authorised local hospital in Sri Lanka, covering all applicants. Book it near submission.
The regulatory figures in this guide are checked against the official programme page of the Department of Immigration and Emigration and dated in our source register. Changes are logged publicly in the change log.
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Beyond the deposit, the paperwork itself has a price. Estimate your total with the cost calculator.