Issuance of a New Passport in Lieu of a Current/Expired Passport

Required Documents 

Originals, along with one set of copy on a single-sided A4 paper, are required for the following supportive documents.

1.     Duly completed Form K 35 A Detailed instructions and forms are available at: Click Here

2.     (03) identical colour photographs, Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Instructions - Sinhala / Tamil / English

3.     Current or most recent Sri Lankan Passport (with photocopies of the data/photo page and observation/alteration pages 2, 3, 4, and 5)

4.     Birth Certificate

        o    A fresh copy issued within the last six (06) months is required

        o    English translations alone are not accepted as originals

        o    In exceptional cases where the applicant’s birth certificate is unavailable, a search result certificate and the applicant’s child's  birth  certificate

              may be submitted.

5.     Proof of Legal Status in the UK or the Republic of Ireland-One of the following must be provided:

        o    Valid visa [E-Visa Share Code (starting from “S”- to check the immigration status) / Residence Permit Card for applicants in the Republic  of Ireland],

              or/and

        o    UK/Ireland/Foreign Passport (for dual citizens)

6.     Affidavit (if applicable) Applicants holding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Permanent Residence (PR), or Settlement status for one year or more must

        submit an affidavit* confirming they have not obtained British citizenship. This affidavit must be certified by the Consular Division.

        Certification fee : GBP 57.00

7.     Sri Lankan National Identity Card (NIC)

8.     Dual Citizenship Certificate and Foreign Passport holders (If applicable)

9.     Affidavit for applicants born outside Sri Lanka and aged over 21 years (Applicants must submit an affidavit  confirming their intention to retain

        Sri Lankan citizenship.)

10.   Affidavit for expired passports (if applicable) Applicants who remained in the UK without a valid visa or passport must submit an affidavit certified

        by the Consular Division.

Proof of Sri Lankan Citizenship

The following documents must be provided, if applicable:

• Dual Citizenship Certificate
• Certificate of Registration of Birth outside Sri Lanka (under section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act)
• Citizenship Registration Certificate (under Sections 8, 11, 12, or 13 of the Citizenship Act)
• Certificate of Grant of Citizenship (Indian Origin persons)
• Certificate of Grant of Citizenship (Chinese Origin persons)

Additional Requirements (If Applicable)

Inclusion of Profession in Passport

Applicants wishing to include or update their profession must provide:

• For professional occupations (Doctor, Engineer, Accountant, Quantity Surveyor, etc.): Educational certificates or professional membership proof
• For executive or skilled occupations: Employment letter from the employer (taken within 06 months)
• For unskilled occupations (ex, labour, housemaid, etc.): No supporting documents are required
• If the profession is already included in the current passport: No supporting documents required

Inclusion or Change of Husband’s Name

Married female applicants wishing to include or change their surname in the passport must submit:

• Original Marriage Certificate (Translations are not accepted as originals)

Minor Applicants (Under 16 Years of Age)

The following documents must be submitted (originals with photocopies):

1.     Duly completed Form K 35 A Detailed instructions and forms are available at: Click Here

2.     (03) identical colour photographs, Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Link for instruction PDF

3.     Current or most recent Sri Lankan Passport (with photocopies of the data/photo page and observation/alteration pages 2, 3, 4, and 5)

4.     Child’s Birth Certificate ( A fresh copy issued within the last six (06) months) or Consular Birth Certificate

5.     Citizenship Certificate or Citizenship payment receipt (if born outside Sri Lanka, and applying for the first time, the payment receipt can be submitted)

6.     Consent from both parents (click here to download the format)

7.     Parents’ valid passports (with photocopies of data and observation pages/if parents have an invalid passport, the parent’s passport renewal payment

        receipt must be submitted.)

8.     Parents’ valid visas (E-visa share code or Residence permit card)

9.     Parents’ Marriage Certificate (if married)

10.      Additional documents if applicable:

         o    Court order (if parents are divorced, Nisi & Absolute both orders)

         o    Death certificate (if parent is deceased)

         o    Legal guardianship documents

Important: The child and both parents must be present when submitting the application.

Passport Applications for Buddhist Priests

Applicants must submit:

• Samanera Certificate, or
• Higher Ordination Certificate