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Can family members be included?

Yes: spouse and dependants are covered by the same deposit. Here is exactly what that requires.

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Direct answer

The spouse and dependants of the primary applicant are eligible under the Golden Paradise programme, on the same USD 200,000 deposit. Required family documents: the marriage certificate, police clearance for the spouse (issued within six months), birth certificates for dependants, passports for everyone, and certified English translations where needed. All applicants take the medical examination.

CurrentVerified 2026-07-16 · View official source

Frequently Misunderstood

No official age limit for dependants is currently published. Figures like “under 16” or “under 18” circulating online are not confirmed by the current official page.

Illustrative Example

A family of four (two adults, children aged 8 and 12) needs: one USD 200,000 deposit, two police clearances, four medical reports, the marriage certificate, two birth certificates, and certified translations of any non-English documents. Illustrative example, not advice.
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Documents per family member

Family documents
Family memberDocumentsAlso required
SpouseMarriage certificate · police clearance (6-month window) · passportMedical examination
Each dependantBirth certificate · passportMedical examination
All non-English documentsCertified English translationCertification by the relevant mission where applicable

The dependant age question

The current official page says “dependants” without publishing an age limit. Earlier third-party summaries referenced children aged 16 or below.

Awaiting Official Clarification

If your children are in their late teens, contact the Department directly at goldenparadise@immigration.gov.lk before building an application around their inclusion. We will update this page when the position is published.

Awaiting official clarificationVerified 2026-07-16 · View official source

Practical notes for families

One deposit covers the family. The USD 200,000 requirement applies to the primary applicant only.

Every applicant, children included, must be cleared by an authorised local hospital.

Common Mistake

Ordering certified translations of marriage and birth certificates last. It is the most common late-stage delay for family applications, so order them early.

Next Step

The interactive checklist includes every family item. Schools and daily life are covered in the relocation guide.

Common mistakes

Key Takeaway

One deposit covers the whole family. The work is documentary: certificates, translations and clearances per person, plus one open question on dependant age that deserves written confirmation before you plan around older children.
Common mistakes
MistakeWhy it hurtsDo instead
Assuming an 18-year age limitNo limit is published on the current pageGet written confirmation for older children
One clearance for the coupleBoth spouses need their own certificateOrder both against the same submission date
Translating documents lastCertified translation is the classic late delayOrder translations as soon as certificates exist

Tip

Coordinate the family medical appointments in one hospital visit near submission. It keeps the reports aligned in time and saves a week of logistics.

Frequently asked questions

Does my spouse need separate investment?

No. The spouse and dependants are covered by the primary applicant on the same deposit.

Can adult children be included?

Unclear. The current page publishes no age limit. Earlier references suggested 16 and below. Confirm in writing with the Department.

Do children need police clearance?

The published requirement names the applicant and spouse. Confirm current practice for dependants when you verify the age question.

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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