Ordinary passports are valid for Ten (10) years from the date of issuance unless or otherwise make a special endorsement/restriction. A new passport should be obtained upon the expiry of this 10-year period or if there are no remaining pages for visa endorsements. Holders are responsible for applying for new passports in advance before expiring of their existing passports or running out of pages for visa endorsements.

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

1. By Visiting the Embassy in Berlin

[Note: Please visit the official web site of the Embassy in order to book an appointment online before visiting the Embassy in person- 

Book Appointment

2. By sending all the required documents by Post

You can send the application, original documents (as indicated in the below), existing passport, copies of original documents, certified applications with photographs (certified by Germany 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:

1. Please note that the Embassy is not liable or responsible for any damage or loss of passports and other documents during the Post
2. Applicants are instructed not to transfer or deposit any consular fee to the Embassy bank account until receiving confirmation from the Consular Section on fulfillment/completion of all the required documents for the particular consular function
3. 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. The Form K (IM +35) – must be duly completed with the signature on page 2. The signature must not touch the cage. Instructions to fill the Passport Application (K35A)
2. 3 photos/passport photos should show the “direct face without spectacles”, both ears and the complete head must be visible (biometric & photo size 3.5cm * 4.5cm)
3. Original Birth Certificate 
4. Original Marriage Certificate (Only for women)
5. Original Sri Lankan National Identity Card (NIC). If you do not possess a Sri Lankan National Identity (NIC)card, please write a letter (English, Sinhalese, Tamil) stating the reason/s why you do not have a National ID card from Sri Lanka. – Sample Letter
6. Your Visa status in Germany (Aufenthaltserlaubnis). Please note that the visa must be valid minimum 1-3 month/s
7. In accordance with section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act of Sri Lanka, the applicant who was born outside of the country and is currently older than 21 years old must sign the Affidavit for Citizenship Declaration. For this affidavit, the applicant must pay an additional €64
8. Relevant certificates/letters to confirm your profession/occupation if you need to include your profession in the passport

Please bring a photocopy of each document and English Translation/s of all the documents in German.

Minor applicants below 16 years of age who apply for the first time or for renewal

1. The Form K (IM +35) – must be duly completed with the signature on page 2. The signature must not touch the cage
2. Original Birth Certificate
3. 3 photos/passport photos should show the “direct face without spectacles”, both ears and the complete head must be visible (biometric & photo size 3.5cm * 4.5cm)
4. If born outside Sri Lanka, Citizenship Certificate or Payment Receipt for Citizenship (if applying for the first time)
5. Child’s Visa status in Germany (Aufenthaltserlaubnis). Please note that the visa must be valid minimum 1-3 month/s
6. Consent of both parents – Form (The consent of the parents should be signed in front of an authorized officer of the Embassy or Sri Lankan Honorary Consul in Germany)
   
7. Current passports of the parents (with copies of the data page, observation/alteration pages and child inclusion pages)
8. 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)

Note: The child and both parents should be present to hand over the application

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.

Fees:

• New Passport Application Fee: €140.00
• New Passport Application Fee for Minor Passports (Children below 16 years of age- issued only for 3 years): €114.00