Here is a quick overview of passport fees, processing times, and important rules when applying in Sri Lanka.
- Passport fees: Normal service LKR 10,000, urgent service LKR 20,000. Minor passports have reduced fees based on validity.
- Processing time: Normal applications take 30 working days, urgent applications are processed the same day.
- Lost passport fines: LKR 20,000 if lost within one year, LKR 15,000 if lost after one year.
- Validity: Adult passports are valid for 10 years, minors may receive 3-year or 10-year passports.
- Temporary document: Issued abroad for one-way travel back to Sri Lanka.
- Identification certificate: Issued to foreigners who lose passports in Sri Lanka with same-day service.
- Important rule: Children must have separate passports and cannot be included in a parent’s passport.