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Department of Immigration and Emigration

Apply for or renew a Sri Lankan passport from overseas through a Mission

For Sri Lankan citizen resident abroad seeking a new or renewed passport

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. Find Sri Lankan diplomatic Mission serving applicant's country, or nearest Mission if none resident

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  2. Obtain latest overseas Form K-35A, supporting-document list and Mission appointment instructions

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  3. Complete form and personally sign Client Undertaking Section, described as essential on official Immigration page

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  4. Tender application and accompanying documents to appropriate Mission, and preserve the instruction note if issued

  5. For overseas-issued passport first used to enter Sri Lanka, check biometric-registration rules described in older official circular and confirm current port/office route

  6. Confirm applicable latest Mission fee, processing/collection channel and any revised circular before paying

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