A passport is an important statutory document that one should possess if one intends to travel outside Sri Lanka. In that sense, it could be stated that, next to an identity card, a passport is the key identification document for most Sri Lankans. Literally speaking, you cannot apply for a passport online in Sri Lanka. But you can obtain a suitable time slot by prior registration at the online passport application reservation system. This system is available at the Department of Immigration and Emigration website.
What are the All-Countries Passport processing fees?
- Under the normal service, the cost is Rs. 3500.00 and the passport will be delivered within 14 days.
- The cost for same-day urgent delivery is Rs. 15000.00.
What are the documents required to be submitted along with the completed application form?
# For ordinary passports valid for all countries.
- Current passport with a photocopy of the Bio data page. Photo studio acknowledgement
- Original Birth Certificate of the applicant with a photocopy.
- Original National Identity Card of the applicant with a photocopy
- Marriage certificate with a photocopy where it is necessary (To confirm the name after marriage)
- Educational Certificate related to the profession and an acceptable document to confirm your service and photocopies thereof.
Where can I make the online appointments?
To apply for a passport online in Sri Lanka, go to https://www.immigration.gov.lk
Click on the red appointment button in the upper left corner of your screen. Once you click this button, you will be directed to a page where you can select an appointment for passport service.
Click on this and you will be directed to the Passport Application Reservation System.
Fill in all the details on this page and press the green confirm button.
Once you do that, you will get a message on your phone confirming the time, date, and appointment number.
In addition to the online appointment service you can also reserve your time slot through telephone- 0707101060, 0707101070
Where can I obtain the passport on the same day?
In order to obtain a passport on the same day, you should visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Travel Division of Battaramulla Head Office. The opening hours for same-day service are between 8.00 am and 1.00 pm.
Where can I obtain the passport under normal service?
In order to avail of this service, you can visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Travel Division, Battaramulla Head Office. The opening hours for normal service are between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. Also, you can visit their regional officers noted below:
Matara Office – 041-5412212, 041-5104444
Kandy Regional Office – 081 -5624509
Kurunegala Regional Office – 037-5550562
Vavunia Regional Office – 025-5676344
How do I submit a digital photograph to obtain a passport?
- Visit an authorized photo studio of your choice to obtain a digital photograph.
- The Studio will send your photograph online to our computer system and will issue a Studio Acknowledgement Note to you. No printed photographs are required for a passport application.
- A studio acknowledgement note must be presented with your application and other supporting documents to the Department.
More information: Hotline 1962 or telephone numbers 011 532 9200 / 001 532 9175