Department of Immigration and Emigration
Apply for or renew a Sri Lankan passport from overseas through a Mission
For Sri Lankan citizen resident abroad seeking a new or renewed passport
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Find Sri Lankan diplomatic Mission serving applicant's country, or nearest Mission if none resident
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Obtain latest overseas Form K-35A, supporting-document list and Mission appointment instructions
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Complete form and personally sign Client Undertaking Section, described as essential on official Immigration page
immigration.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Tender application and accompanying documents to appropriate Mission, and preserve the instruction note if issued
For overseas-issued passport first used to enter Sri Lanka, check biometric-registration rules described in older official circular and confirm current port/office route
Confirm applicable latest Mission fee, processing/collection channel and any revised circular before paying