Accordingly, the online and non-online general service fee has been revised from Rs.5000 to Rs.10.000

A Sri Lankan citizen by descent or by registration can apply for a Sri Lankan Passport. The current “N Series” ordinary passports are valid for 10 years unless otherwise mentioned.

Validity of a passport cannot be extended beyond 10 years from the date of issuance. On the expiry of passport, or if there are no pages for visa endorsement, a new passport should be obtained.

Applications must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of the current passport. However, if you are applying for a New Passport prior to one year or more to the expiry date of the current passport, you must provide a letter with the reasons