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Renewal, Alteration, addition or Deletion to the Passport
RENEWAL
Passports valid for 5 years from the date of issue can be renewed for a further period of 5 years. Total period of validity cannot exceed 10 years from the date of issue. Application for renewal of passports can be made either before or after the expiry of a passport.
REQUIREMENTS
Payment - $3/- per year. ($15/- for five years)
Alterations
Requirements
Current passport and the following documents where relevant
- Alteration of name consequent to Marriage
- Form "O", (IM 37)
- Original marriage certificate (with 1 photocopy)
- Husband's passport with a photocopy
- Change of Profession
- Form "O", (IM 37)
- Academic /professional certificate(s) with one photocopy each
- A letter from the employer confirming the profession
- Inclusion of name and photographs of children in the parents passports
Inclusion of children born in the USA can be done only after the registration of birth of such children with this Consulate General.
In this regard please refer the section "REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OUTSIDE SRI LANKA".
The inclusion of names and photographs of children can be done only into a 'M' series passport of a parent / legal guardian (passport number beginning with the letter 'M') Particulars of children cannot be included in the 'N' Series passports and therefore a separate passport should be obtained for the child. In this regard please refer the section "REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OUTSIDE SRI LANKA".
Payment - $10 each (Alteration / Addition)
OTHER INFORMATION
- New photograph or signature of the holder cannot be endorsed on the passport. If the applicant wishes to change the photograph and/or signature, then a new passport should be obtained.
- Payment should be made in cash at the counter or by Money Order/Cashiers Cheques written in favour of the "Consulate General of Sri Lanka" if sent by post. Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted. All original certificates will be returned after perusal.
- If the new passport is to be returned to you by post, you should include $20/- (if you are within the California State) and $25/- (if you are outside the State) being the courier charges, at the time of submitting your application.
- If the applicant is unable to come personally to this Consulate to collect the Passport/ documents, he/she may authorise another person, in writing. The person who comes for collection of documents should produce his identity and the original receipt issued by this Consulate General.
SUBMISSION OF FORGED BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS IS AN OFFENCE. SUCH CASES WILL BE REPORTED TO RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
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