Minor applicants (below 16 years) - First Passport / Renewal / Damaged

Eligibility : An applicant who is below the age of 16 years if he / she is a Sri Lankan citizen by descent or by registration.

Validity : Valid for three years unless otherwise specified.

Who can apply?  A Child of Holder of permanent resident (PR) certificate or valid visa for the country as appropriate (France/Spain/ Portugal /Monaco/ Andorra)

When to apply? On expire of 10 years validity of the existing passport pages being exhausted, or physically damaged passport , or for a new-born baby (in the case of lost or stolen Passport different application procedure will apply. Please see lost or stolen Passport application section  - Minor applicants (below 16 years) 

How long will this take? The issuing authority is the Department of immigration and emigration of Sri Lanka Colombo. Therefore, the total processing time for a new passport is 4 to 6 months from the date of submission of the completed application Usually, the embassy will forward completed applications to the Department of immigration once a week through the ministry of foreign relations by diplomatic bag.

The embassy cannot guarantee the issuance of passport within a specific period.

There are two options available for you to apply for a new passport as indicated below:

1. By Visiting the Embassy in France - Embassy of Sri Lanka in France,16 Rue Spontini, 75016 Paris . Please Book an Appointment online before visiting the Embassy in person.

2. By sending all the required documents by Post: Embassy of Sri Lanka in France, 16 Rue Spontini, 75016 Paris

• You can send the application, original documents (as indicated in the below), existing passport, copies of original documents, certified applications with photographs (certified by France Notary/Attorney or relevant City Office or Sri Lankan Honorary Consul), bank transfer note together with one (01) self-addressed and stamped envelopes.

Special Notes:

• Please note that the Embassy is not liable or responsible for any damage or loss of passports and other documents during the Post.

• Applicants are instructed not to transfer or deposit any consular fee to the Embassy bank account until receiving confirmation from the Consular Section on fulfilment/completion of all the required documents for the particular consular function.

• Fees will not be refunded under any circumstances, after issuance of a receipt.

Please bring the following documents when you visit the Embassy for your  appointment:

Required documents:

1. Complete and print online ‘K35A’ Overseas Application Form. Instructions to fill the Passport Application.
2. If the minor has a current passport Original Passport with a photocopy of data page and alteration page

3. If the applicant was born in Sri Lanka an original Birth certificate, issued by the Registrar General/District Registrar/Divisional Registrar must be submitted, If the Birth certificates issued by the Consular Division of a Sri Lankan Overseas Mission A clear photocopy with the original must be submitted. Photocopies certified by third parties and translators will not be accepted by the department of immigration and emigration Sri Lanka.
4. Get passport photos. The Department of immigration and emigration of Sri Lanka will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements..
5. Original citizenship certificate (if the applicant was born outside Sri Lanka only) Issued by the Citizenship division of the department of immigration and emigration in Sri Lanka or a copy of the payment receipt for citizenship. (Sri Lankan citizenship applied and pending) Registration will be accepted).

Note:  if an applicant born outside Sri Lanka and has reached 21 years, He or she should submit the citizenship certificate with the endorsement in the reverse side off the certificate regarding the applicant’s continuation of Sri Lankan nationality.

6. Consent letter signed by both parents: Both parents must come to the Embassy with the child and sign the consent at the Embassy. (A letter addressed to Controller/Department of immigration and emigration of Sri Lanka with signature of both parents stating that they have no objection to issue a separate passport to their child).
7. Parents passport copy each, Each of both parents’ bio page of the passport’s alteration and observation pages (page 4-5) and children pages of both parents (8-9)
8. Adopted children: The certificate of adoption the court order and a letter of the commissioner of probation and childcare. If the applicant is a dual citizen 01 copy of the dual citizenship certificate and data page of foreign passport.
9. Police Report Police report: If the previous passport has been lost or stolen. (police report must contain the lost or stolen passport number) Passport Copy of the personal data page of the lost/stolen passport if available.
10. Affidavit: If he/she does not have the copy of the data page of the passport, has to certify an affidavit from a notary and should Center for legalization.

11. Child’s Visa status in France/ Spain/Portugal/Monaco/Andorra. Please note a scholl certificate must be submitted if the child does not possess a valid visa.
12. Other appropriate documents: (such as decision of the court if parents are divorced, death certificate if one or both parents are deceased, documentary evidence with regard to the legal guardianship/custody of the minor)

Please note: If your existing passport is damaged, you must submit the following additional document:

• An affidavit signed by a certified Notary Public explaining the circumstances under which the passport was damaged. The affidavit must clearly state how, when and where the passport was damaged, altered, tampered with or defaced. The Notary Public’s signature on the
  affidavit must be duly certified.  If the affidavit is in French or any other foreign language, an English translation prepared by a sworn translator must also be submitted. Alternatively, you may sign an affidavit directly at the Embassy. An additional consular fee of €64
  will be charged for this service.

IMPORTANT: SUBMISSION OF FORGED DOCUMENTS AND MAKING FALSE DECLARATIONS IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AS PER THE SRI LANKA LAW. SUCH CASES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES.

Payment method

• If the applicant visits the embassy he/she can pay by cash, credit or debit card. Personal or company cheques will not be accepted.

• If the applicants who wish to pay relevant fee by direct transfer to the bank account of the embassy of Sri Lanka in France are advised to contact the embassy for prior instructions.

Fees:

IMPORTANT

• Fees will not be refunded under any circumstance after issuance of an official receipt

• Translations will not be accepted as originals. all photocopies should be on A4 size paper.

• Embassy attest all the documents and return the originals to the applicant.