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Required Forms Renewals & Alterations Application Child Inclusion & Deletion Application

Alteration of Travel Documents

Alteration of Passports

A Sri Lankan passport holder may apply for amendments of the data included in his/her passport and if the request is accepted by the Department, all such amendments will be included in the observation and alterations page.

Other Alterations
Where can I obtain an Application Form for Alteration ?

Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo
Regional Offices at Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya and Kurunegala
Overseas Sri Lankan Missions
Download printable versions of the Application Forms

Where can I submit my Application for Alteration ?

Colombo Head Office and
Regional offices at Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya and Kurunegala
Overseas Sri Lankan Missions

What is the delivery time for Alterations ?
1 Hour and 30 Minutes

What are the processing fees for Alterations ?
See table below

How can I submit my application ?
For Alterations of a passport, duly completed application form should be submitted along with the supporting documents and copies thereof as mentioned in the table below.

NB: Originals with photocopies should be submitted

Alteration

Documents Required

Applicable Fee

Change of Name

Passport & Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate where applicable

LKR 1000.00

Deletion of a child’s name

Passport

LKR 1000.00

Profession inclusion

Documents and Qualification to prove profession

LKR 1000.00