Applying for a passport in Sri Lanka is simple if you follow the correct steps and prepare the required documents in advance.
- Eligibility: All Sri Lankan citizens, including first-time applicants and renewals.
- Documents: Application form, birth certificate, NIC, photo studio acknowledgement, and current passport (if available).
- Where to apply: Immigration Department Battaramulla, regional offices, divisional secretariats, or overseas missions.
- Processing: Normal service takes around 30 working days, urgent service is same-day.
- Fees: Normal – LKR 10,000 | Urgent – LKR 20,000.
Steps
→ Get application form
→ Prepare documents
→ Submit application
→ Provide biometrics
→ Processing
→ Collect passport