Department of Immigration and Emigration
Apply for a Sri Lankan passport for a minor or adopted child
For Parents or lawful guardian of a child under 16
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Confirm under-16 minor category and choose suitable published passport validity route
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Prepare child's original birth certificate, studio acknowledgement, parental IDs and consent letter
Identify if adopted, overseas-born, parents deceased/abroad/divorced, custody disputed or child abandoned; source requires different additional records
Have applicable parents or legal guardian accompany child to acceptance office as directed in official source
Confirm current office, appointment method, category-based fee and forms, rather than relying on old figures
Submit through official channel only and retain actual acknowledgment if issued; verify collection and delivery details