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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.

(Download printable version of the Application Form here)

Other Alterations

Where can I obtain an Application Form for Alteration ?

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

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 1,200.00
Deletion of a child’s name	Passport	LKR 1,200.00
Profession inclusion	Documents and Qualification to prove profession	LKR 1,200.00
NIC Number Inclusion	National Identity Card	LKR 1,200.00
Cancel Single Journey	National Identity Card and Birth certificate	LKR 1,200.00
Cancel India Nepal only	National Identity Card and Birth certificate	LKR 1,200.00
Other Amendments		LKR 1,200.00