Amending passports
Notice to the General Public
Submission of applications for renewal of and obtaining new passports at the Consular Section of the High Commission is strictly by prior appointment.
Appointments for application for passports should be made online via the link https://hclappointments.embassyonline.lk.
For inquireis on the issuance/renewal of Passports please contact us by email only.
Applications for Renewal or Amending (Alteration/Extension) a Sri Lankan Travel Document (Passport)
- Public Opening Hours – Mon – Fri from 9.30am to 1pm.
- All original documents must be submitted along with photocopies.
- Payment of fees – ONLY CASH at the Consular Counters.
All applicants who hold Indefinite Leave to Remain/Limited Leave to Remain/ Discretionary Grant of leave to remain/ Indefinite Leave to enter or remain/ Permanent Residence or Settlement Visas in the UK and wishing to apply for a new Passport in lieu of a current/expired passport, lost/damaged passport or renewal of the validity period of a Passport should submit one of the following documents along with the duly completed application form and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants whose Indefinite Visa is issued over one year ago, are required to submit a Confirmation of non-acquisition of British citizenship from the UK Border Agency (Form NQ) OR an affidavit* (click here to download the format) certified/attested by the Consular Division of the High Commission to confirm that the applicant has not obtained British Citizenship, at the time of submitting the application.
The above requirement is also applicable to Sri Lankans who have applied and gained refugee or asylum status in the UK and are NOT entitled to a Sri Lankan Passport or to renew validity of an existing passport in accordance with new Sri Lankan Immigration Rules. However, they are eligible to apply for temporary travel documents for the sole purpose of returning to Sri Lanka. Please note that if you fail to submit one of the documents mentioned herein your application will not be accepted.
If your Passport application is rejected by the prescribed authority in Sri Lanka, the fees paid by you will not be refunded.
*There is an additional fee of GBP 36/= for certifying/attesting the affidavit.
Application forms for passports can be either downloaded form this link or obtained
• From the Consular Division, of this Mission between 9.30 a.m. & 1.00 p.m.
• By sending a self addressed, stamped envelope (9′ x 6′) with a request letter.
RENEWAL OF PASSPORTS
Passports valid for 5 years from the date of issue can be renewed for a further period of 5 years. The total period of validity cannot exceed 10 years from the date of issue. Applications for renewal of passports can be made either before or after the expiry of a passport. It is the responsibility of the Passport holders to ensure that they apply for the renewal of their passports before expiry.
REQUIREMENTS
(i) Duly completed FORM O (IM 37) indicating the return postal address and contact phone number (Mobile and Residence).
(ii) Your current passport
(iii) Proof of valid visa for the UK or Ireland (if not already stamped on the passport)
(iv) Those who have ‘indefinite leave to remain in the UK’ which has been issued more than one year ago are required to submit a Confirmation of non-acquisition of British citizenship from the UK Border Agency (Form NQ) OR an affidavit* (click here to download the format) certified/attested by the Consular Division of the High Commission to confirm that the applicant has not obtained the British Citizenship at the time of submitting the application. This confirmation should be submitted along with your application for a new passport.
(v) If the applicant is a Dual Citizen and if there is no endorsement in the passport to that effect, then the original Dual Citizenship Certificate should be provided with a photocopy in place of the letter from the Home Office.
*There is an additional fee of GBP 36/= for certifying/attesting the affidavit.
ALTERATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Current passport and the following documents where relevant
- Alteration of name consequent to Marriage
o Form “O”, (IM 37)
o Original marriage certificate (with 1 photocopy)
o Husband’s passport with a photocopy
- Change of Profession
o Form “O”, (IM 37)
o Academic /professional certificate(s) with one photocopy each
o A letter from the employer confirming the profession
• Inclusion of name and photographs of children in the parents passports
Inclusion of children born in the UK or Ireland can be done only after the registration of birth of such children with this High Commission. In this regard please refer the section “REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OUTSIDE SRI LANKA”.
The inclusion of names and photographs of children can be done only into a ‘M’ series passport of a parent / legal guardian (passport number beginning with the letter ‘M’) Particulars of children cannot be included in the ‘N’ Series passports and therefore a separate passport should be obtained for the child. In this regard please refer the section “REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OUTSIDE SRI LANKA”.
PAYMENT –
Normal Service – £ 15/- ( Within 14 working days )
Same day Service – Additional – £ 15/-
OTHER INFORMATION
1. If any of the certificates/documents were issued in a country other than Sri Lanka the original certificate / its English translation (if original certificate is not in English) attested by relevant diplomatic Mission in the UK or Sri Lankan Mission accredited to the country where the original certificate is issued is required to submit along with the original certificate.
2. New photograph or signature of the holder can not be endorsed on the passport. If the applicant wishes to change the photograph and/or signature, then a new passport should be obtained.
3. Payment should be made in cash at the counter or by Postal Orders/Bank Drafts written in favour of the “Sri Lanka High Commission” if sent by post. Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted. Fees sent from Ireland should be by Bank Draft.
4. All original certificates will be returned after perusal.
5. If the passports and documents are to be returned by post, you should provide a self-addressed prepaid special delivery envelope to the weight of 500g along with your application form. The special delivery cover should not be stamped with a postage printout issued by the post office for same day post. Applications sent without prepaid special delivery cover/ or postage will be retained until the applicant collects it personally.
Note: The High Commission will not take any responsibility for documents lost in the post. 6. If the applicant is unable to come personally to this High Commission to collect the Passport/ documents, he/she may authorise another person, in writing. The person who comes for collection of documents should produce his identity and the original receipt issued by this High Commission.
SUBMISSION OF FORGED BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND MAKING FALSE DECLARATIONS RELATING TO THE CITIZENSHIP STATUS IS AN OFFENCE. SUCH CASES WILL BE REPORTED TO RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.