ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ මහ කොමසාරිස් කාර්යාලය, කැන්බරා, ඕස්ට්රේලියාව
இலங்கை ஜனநாயக சோஷலிசக் குடியரசின் உயர்ஸ்தானிகராலயம், கன்பரா, ஆஸ்திரேலியா
The High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Canberra, Australia
Alterations or Amendments to Passports – Change of Name
1. Under what circumstances this alteration or amendment to passport may occur?
- Change of name after marriage
2. Where to Apply
Applicants should forward their applications to the respective Sri Lankan Mission closest to their place of residence.
| Respective Area | Office and Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Samoa Western Australia (WA) , Northern Territory (NT), Australian Capital Territory (ACT), New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD) | Sri Lanka High Commission 61, Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia Telephone: 02 6198 3756 Fax: 02 6198 3760 Email: slhc.canberra@mfa.gov.lk |
| Victoria (VIC), South Australia (SA) and Tasmania (TAS) | Sri Lanka Consulate General in Melbourne Suites 9.02, 432, St'Klida Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia Tel: +61 3 9290 4200 Fax: +61 3 9867 4873 Email: mail@slcgmel.org Website: www.slcgmel.org |
3. Application Checklist
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
| No. | Requirement | Important Remarks |
| 1 | Application Form O | One completed application form with one copy is compulsory. Please read the instructions carefully before completing the form. |
| 2 | Request Letter (Sample Letter) | A request letter addressed to the Controller General, Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka, including all contact details of the applicant.– Compulsory |
| 3 | Current Sri Lankan Passport | The current Sri Lankan passport must be submitted. The alteration will be made on the relevant page of the passport. |
| 4 | Supporting Documents | For change of name after marriage: Original Marriage Certificate and a copy. For change of name due to Birth Certificate amendment: Original amended Birth Certificate and a copy. Translations will not be accepted as originals. – Compulsory |
| 5 | Applicable Fee | The applicable fee must be paid as per the fee details below. |
4. Fees
| Applicant Location | Fee |
| Within Australia | AUD 17.00 + AUD 10.00 for normal postage |
| Outside Australia | AUD 17.00 + Applicant is responsible for arranged prepaid currier service to return documents. |
Applicants outside Australia, including those from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Samoa, are responsible for arranging a prepaid courier service for the return of documents.
5. Payment Method
If the applicant visits the High Commission or Consulate General in person, payment can be made by cash or card.
Personal or company cheques will not be accepted.
Applicants who send their application by post should wait for payment instructions. Bank details will be provided by email after the application is received.
Applicants should not send money orders, bank drafts, or directly deposit money into the High Commission or Consulate bank accounts without prior instructions. Any loss, shortage or delay caused by such payments will be the responsibility of the applicant.
6. Important Notes
- Fees will not be refunded under any circumstance after an official receipt has been issued.
- Translations will not be accepted as originals.
- All photocopies must be submitted on A4 size paper.
- The High Commission will attest the documents and return the originals to the applicant.
- If documents need to be sent or received urgently by express courier, speed post or any other similar service, the applicant must arrange this independently.
- The High Commission is unable to take responsibility for documents lost or delayed in the post or courier service.
7. Submission Instructions
Applicants should complete the application form and submit all required documents to the relevant Sri Lankan Mission by post or in person.
Before submitting the application, applicants are advised to ensure that all compulsory documents are included to avoid processing delays.