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==Introduction==
A passport is a document, issued by the national government. It certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad. It contains information about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.
This document does not in itself entitle the passport holder entry into another country, nor consular protection while abroad nor any other privileges. However, it does normally allows the passport holder to return to the country where the passport was issued.
Rights to consular protection arises from international treaties, while the holder's return to the issuing country depends on the laws prevailing in that country.
Sri Lanka issues Official Passports which are valid in all countries.
==Eligibility==
Official Passports are issued to the following:
*Members of Provincial Councils
*Mayors
*Chairpersons of Local Government Bodies
*Officers of All Island Services
*Identified Staff of Members of Parliament
Internal Administration Circular 02/2008 for eligible officer’s list: http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/images/stories/pdf/official_passpory_english.pdf
==Instructions==
Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
==Required Information==
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.
==Procedure==
1.) Obtain application form in the following offices:
*Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo
*Regional Offices at Kandy, Matara and Vavuniya
*Download printable versions of the Application Forms: http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=105&lang=en
2.) Fill up and submit form along with all the required documents to the Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration in Colombo.
3.) Pay application fee.
==Required Documents==
*Current passport
*Original Birth Certificate of the applicant.
*Original National Identity Card of the applicant and a photocopy.
*Marriage certificate if applicable (for getting married name)
*A request letter from the Head of line ministry, Department or Provincial Council
'''NOTE:'''
If you already have a valid passport which belongs to M or N series (if the passport number begins with letters M or N) it should be submitted along with the application.
==Fees==
*Normal Basis: LKR. 2500.00
*Urgent Basis: LKR. 7500.00
==Validity==
Currently issued N series passports are valid for 10 years unless otherwise specified.
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.
==Processing Time==
*Normal Basis – 10 working days
*Urgent Basis – Same day
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Immigration and Emigration'''
41, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Phone : 94-11-5329000 Hunting Line
Fax : 94-11-2674621
E-Mail : controller@immigration.gov.lk
Web Site: www.immigration.gov.lk
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration & Commissioner for Registration of Persons of Indian Origin
Mr. W. A. C. Perera
Telephone : +94 11 5329400
Ext : 9400
Fax : 2674621
Email : controller@immigration.gov.lk
*For more contact numbers: http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130&Itemid=67&lang=en
*Location Map: http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=69&lang=en
==Video==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".
==Information which might help==
'''Office hours:'''
*Normal Processing Applications - from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
*Urgent Basis Applications - from 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. On week days only.
The office closes on weekends and during Public Holidays.
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
==External Links==
*Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka: http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=191&lang=en#of
==Others==
More information which might help people.
[[Category:Sri Lanka]]