SRI LANKA HIGH
COMMISSION – LONDON
CONSULAR
DIVISION
CONSULAR
HOURS 0930 - 1300 (MON FRI)
ISSUE
OF NEW PASSPORTS IN LIEU OF
PASSPORTS
- REPORTED LOST OR DAMAGED
1. Application forms for new passports in lieu of lost passports / damaged passports can be obtained personally form the Consular Division or by sending a self addressed stamped envelope with the request or from website: www.slhclondon.org
Important
(ii).
Photo signature Card
a. The form “IM35b” should be attested by the same JP / AAL/ Solicitor or GP, who has signed the form “K”. The other two photographs should be pasted within the borders of two cages on the “IM35b” photo signature card. Do not staple or pin. The Attester’s signature and seal should be placed over the “Verification Photograph”.
b. The signature of the applicant should be placed well within the two cages. The Attester should sign the declaration and place his/ her seal and date.
(iii). Form “D”
(iv).
Statutory Declaration, attested by a JP / AAL/ Solicitor.
In addition to the above forms and documents Originals with two (02) full photocopies of the following should be submitted.
a). Documents relating to the present visa status in UK.
b). Original Birth Certificate (Translations are not considered as original Birth
Certificates)
c). Written confirmation from the Police to the effect that loss of passport has
been reported. If lost by Home Office or by post a letter from them.
d). Professionals should produce appropriate professional certificates and a letter from the employer to include such professions on the passport.
e). Original Marriage Certificate with 2 photocopies if the applicant has change the name after marriage.
e). If the applicant or applicant’s father was
born outside Sri Lanka, his Citizenship
Registration Certificate issued by the Ministry of Defence/ Interior
(Citizenship Division) in Colombo.
Payment of fees could 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. Please note that personal cheques will not be accepted.
a). A letter signed by both parents giving consent to issue a separate
passport to the child. If parents are
divorced or separated original copy of the court decision with letter of
custodianship (two photocopies are required).
b).
In case of a guardian applying for a passport for a child, the guardian must
produce the legal document to prove the guardianship.
c). Original
Sri Lanka birth certificate with two photocopies.
d). If
the child was born outside Sri Lanka the Citizenship Certificate with 2
photocopies.
e).
A special declaration signed by mother / father if the child travelled
into UK in their passports (Specimen form is available at the counter).
i). Making an
application for an All Countries Passport in lieu of lost or damaged passport
does not necessarily mean that you would be issued with a passport. The decision
whether to issue an All Countries Passport will be taken by the Controller of
Immigration & Emigration in Colombo after perusing the application.
ii) If the applicant has entered this country without a prior
visa or a passport, an ordinary passport will not be issued. However an NMR
(temporary passport) valid to
return to Sri Lanka only, with validity of 6 months can be issued if the
applicant so wishes.
iii) Passports are issued by the Controller of Immigration &
Emigration in Colombo. It takes about eight weeks (8) to issue a passport, you
will be notified by a letter when the passport is received.
iv) Every applicant including children have to be present for an
interview with
relevant documents at the Consular Division on any working day between
9.30 am and 12.20 pm.
v) Any applicant who is on an indefinite visa for over one
year, is required to submit a letter from the Immigration & Nationality
Department in UK, to confirm that he / she has not acquired or ha not applied
for UK Citizenship.
vi) All original certificates will be returned to the applicant after
perusal.
vii) Any enquiries relating to the issue of passports should be made
between 9.30 am and 1.00pm.
viii) The High Commission is not responsible for any documents lost in
the post.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMISSION OF FORGED DOCUMENTS
AND MAKING FALSE DECLARATIONS RELATING TO THE CITIZENSHIP STATUS OR REGARDING
THE LOST/ DAMAGED PASSPORT IS AN OFFENCE. REFUND OF FEES IS NOT POSSIBLE IN SUCH
INSTANCES.
CONSULAR
DIVISION
SRI
LANKA HIGH COMMISSION
13,
HYDE PARK GARDENS
LONDON
W2
2LU
TEL:
020 7262 1841.