Birth Registration

Children born to Sri Lankan nationals living in The Netherlands should be registered at the Sri Lankan Embassy in The Hague as soon as possible. (Please see the note in your passport for more information on birth registration)

Requirements for the Registration of a child birth in The Netherlands

•  International birth certificate issued by the authorities of where the birth has taken place.

•  Passports of the parents.

•  Marriage certificate of the parents.

•  Birth certificates of the parents.

•  Statement from the Town Hall on applicants nationality.

•  If the request is for a delayed registration, a letter of explanation giving reasons for such delay should be attached.

•  A delayed registration request is a request made for a child registration after a lapse of one year from the birth of the child. Every delayed registration request will be forwarded to the Registrar General of Sri Lanka for approval. (Please note that a fee of € 15/- will be charged for every delayed year)

Conditions of registration

• Applicants should make the request to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague within one year of child birth in order to obtain such registration certificate directly from the Embassy.
• Every delayed Registration request will be forwarded to the Registrar General of Sri Lanka for approval. (Please note that a fee of € 15/- will be charged for every delayed year)

• For charges on birth registration requests please see Consular Charges & Conditions.