Lost / Stolen Passport Replacement Sri Lanka 2026
If your Sri Lankan passport is lost or stolen, you must follow a specific process: file a police report, gather documents, and apply for a replacement passport. This guide explains immediate actions, fines, total costs, and what to do if the passport was lost abroad.
Immediate Actions Required
File a police report immediately
A certified police report is required before you can apply for a replacement.
Fines apply (if passport was still valid)
Example: Rs. 20,000 fine (lost within 1 year) + Rs. 10,000 passport fee = Rs. 30,000 total.
Old passport is cancelled
Even if you find it later, you cannot use it once reported.
Fines & Total Costs
| Lost timeframe | Fine | Passport fee | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 1 year of issue | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 30,000 |
| After 1 year of issue | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 25,000 |
Good news: If the passport had already expired at the time it was lost, no fine is charged — you only pay the standard passport fee (Rs. 10,000).
Step-by-Step Process
- 1
File a police report
- ✓ Visit the nearest police station
- ✓ Report your passport lost or stolen
- ✓ Get a certified copy of the police report
- ✓ Keep the report number safe
- 2
Report to Immigration
If lost in Sri Lanka: visit the Department of Immigration & Emigration. If lost abroad: contact the nearest Sri Lankan Embassy/Consulate.
- 3
Gather documents
- • Police report (certified copy)
- • Birth certificate (original)
- • NIC (original + photocopy)
- • Application form K-35A
- • Passport photos (if manual)
- • Copy of lost passport (if available)
For a broader checklist, see Documents Required.
- 4
Pay fine + passport fee
Lost within 1 year:
Rs. 30,000
Lost after 1 year:
Rs. 25,000
Fees may change; for the complete fee breakdown see Passport Fees & Payment.
- 5
Wait for processing
Normal processing is typically 8–12 weeks. Your old passport will be permanently cancelled after reporting.
Lost Abroad? Get an Emergency Certificate
Can't wait 8–12 weeks abroad? You can request an Emergency Certificate (NMRP) from the Sri Lankan Embassy/Consulate.
- ✓ Valid for one-way travel back to Sri Lanka only
- ✓ Issued via Sri Lankan Embassy/Consulate
- ✓ Typically issued within 1–2 days
- ✓ Apply for a full replacement passport once back in Sri Lanka
Important Rules
Cannot use the old passport
Even if you find it later, it's permanently cancelled in the global database. Using it can cause serious legal problems.
Fines apply only if the passport was still valid
If the passport had already expired when it was lost, there is no fine — only the standard passport fee.
Police report is mandatory
You cannot apply for a replacement without a certified police report.