1. Decide the Type of Passport

• Regular Passport (10 years validity for adults; 3 or 5 years for minors).
• Emergency Travel Document (if needed for urgent travel).

2. Prepare Required Documents

• Original Birth Certificate and a copy.
• National Identity Card (NIC) and a copy.
• Photo studio acknowledgement
• For minors:
  • Original Birth Certificate.
  • NIC copies of both parents.
  • Consent letter from parents.
• Old Passport (if applying for a renewal or if previously issued).
• Marriage certificate (if applicable and name has changed due to marriage).
• Proof of residence (utility bills or a letter from the local Grama Niladhari).

3. Fill Out the Application Form

• Obtain the passport application form at the Department of Immigration and Emigration office or download it from this link
  

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• Fill out the form carefully, ensuring all details are accurate.

4. Pay the Fees

• Passport fee depends on the processing time and type of passport:
  • Normal Service: Around LKR 10,000.
  • One-day Service: Around LKR 20,000.
• Payment can be made at designated banks or counters at the Department of Immigration.

5. Submit the Application

• Visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration office.
  • Main Office: Battaramulla.
  • Regional Offices: Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya, or other branches (check the website for a full list).
• Submit your completed form and documents.
• Biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) will be collected during the submission process.

6. Receive the Passport

• Normal Service: Passport will be ready in 10-15 working days.
• One-day Service: Passport will be ready on the same day (if application is submitted early).

Fee Structure

Validity period for 3 years 

Normal Basis –  LKR. 3,000.00
Urgent Basis – LKR. 9,000.00

Validity period for 10 years

Normal Basis –  LKR. 10,000.00
Urgent Basis – LKR. 20,000.00

Contact and Official Website

• Website: www.immigration.gov.lk
• Main Office: Suhurupaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
• Hotline: +94 11 5329300.