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Overseas Missions Branch INSTRUCTION FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS A Sri Lankan citizen can apply for a new passport or passport renewal, while he is in another country, through the Sri Lankan mission in that country or in the nearest country (where a Sri Lankan misssion is not available in the resident country). These applications are processed by the Overseas Missions Branch at Immigration Head Office. 1. Procedure to follow at the Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions:
2. Applicant who has been issued a new passport from 01/01/2018, the following procedures to be followed at the Port of entry.
Or Report directly to the Chief Immigration Officer (CIO) at the port of entry.
There are no facilities at port of departure to provide biometrics. 3. Passenger could reserve date/time using the online appointment scheduling system. Click here.
Procedures after entering Sri Lanka - at the Department of Immigration head office or regional office: Fingerprints will be captured from overseas applicants on their first visit to Sri Lanka w. e. f. 1st January 2018.
Download Form K - 35 A passport application (Only for overseas applicants) Contact persons/details
Deputy Controller - Mr. R. G. J. Premarathna Deputy Controller - Mr. E. D. M. P. K. Dhanapala
Tel +94 11 5329230 Ext 9230 Fax +94 11 2879213 Email acom[at]immigration.gov.lk How to submit applications through Overseas Sri Lankan Missions: Documents required: see Downloads - Applications Relevant Circular : OM/2021/01 Applicable fees for applications logged at Sri Lankan Missions Abroad. See Circulars below, Supportive Services |
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