Department of Immigration and Emigration
Online urgent passport biometrics visit: community field notes
For People considering an online urgent application
From people’s experience, not an official rule. Read on 9 November 2026.
Steps
Check the live Immigration online portal for current eligibility, uploads and fees
eservices.immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Community author describes uploading separate NIC and certificate sides plus a photo-reference number from an approved studio
reddit.com (opens in a new tab)Author describes printing confirmation/receipt and bringing originals and copies to a Battaramulla biometrics appointment
Author describes Counter 14 for biometrics and Counter 15 for collection; wayfinding must be reconfirmed at the office
Use the official application tracker before traveling for collection; do not adopt community delivery estimates as guarantees
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