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Department of Immigration and Emigration

Apply for a Sri Lankan passport for a minor or adopted child

For Parents or lawful guardian of a child under 16

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.

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Steps

  1. Confirm under-16 minor category and choose suitable published passport validity route

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Prepare child's original birth certificate, studio acknowledgement, parental IDs and consent letter

  3. Identify if adopted, overseas-born, parents deceased/abroad/divorced, custody disputed or child abandoned; source requires different additional records

  4. Have applicable parents or legal guardian accompany child to acceptance office as directed in official source

  5. Confirm current office, appointment method, category-based fee and forms, rather than relying on old figures

  6. Submit through official channel only and retain actual acknowledgment if issued; verify collection and delivery details

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