Department of Immigration and Emigration
Seek Immigration identification certificate for a foreign national with lost, stolen or expired travel document
For Foreigner in Sri Lanka with a lost, stolen or expired travel document
Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.
Steps
Confirm person is a foreign national in Sri Lanka, not Sri Lankan passport holder
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Consult Immigration's published Identification Certificate section and confirm present eligibility and availability
Contact Head Office for currently required proof, police/embassy involvement and visa treatment
Attend only as directed and pay confirmed charges to official authority; preserve certificate and receipt if issued