Please note that if the existing passport is damaged it is mandatory that the applicant should visit the Embassy in person in order to apply for a new passport. Please visit the official web site of the Embassy in order to book an appointment online before visiting the Embassy in person-

Book Appointment

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. 2 copies from your Visa status in Germany (Aufenthaltserlaubnis). Please note that the visa must be valid for a minimum 1-3 months.
7. An affidavit signed by a certified Notary explaining the circumstances as to how the passport was damaged. The letter should indicate on how, when and where the passport came to be altered/tampered with or defaced. The signature of the Notary in the affidavit should be certified. If the above affidavit is in German or in any other foreign language – you should submit an English translation of the affidavit done by a sworn translator. You can sign an affidavit directly at the Embassy as well for which an additional consular fee of €64/- will be charged
8. A letter from the city/district office (foreigners office) confirming that you do not have asylum and refugee status granted by the German Government (original and a translation of the letter in English are required.)
9. Relevant certificates/letters to confirm your profession/occupation if you need to include your profession in the passport

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 in lieu of a damaged Passport: €140.00