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Department of Immigration and Emigration

Request certified passport data-page copy or Arabic translation

For Passport holder needing certified biodata copy or Arabic translation

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. Choose between official main-data-page certified copy and Arabic translation; do not confuse with whole passport certification

    immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  2. For certification bring original passport and copies of main data page to designated Overseas Missions Branch

  3. For Arabic translation, visit Immigration Head Office in person with passport according to published source

  4. Confirm current counter, hours, and applicable fee before traveling; webpage lists historical amounts

  5. Collect document only after official issuance and confirm recipient accepts that document type

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