Sri Lanka passport fees in 2026
- Adult normal service
- LKR 10,000 1
- Adult one-day service
- LKR 20,000 1
- Child normal service
- LKR 3,000 for 3 years 1
- Child one-day service
- LKR 9,000 for 3 years 1
- Fees checked
- 19 October 2026 1
Sri Lanka passport fee table
The Department of Immigration and Emigration publishes the fees below for an all-countries passport. Its current issue page does not state a publication date, so each fee is dated to our check on 19 October 2026 1.
| Passport type | Validity | Pages | Fee | How to pay | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-countries passport, normal | Not published | Not published | LKR 10,000 | At the department or listed regional office, method not published | 19 October 2026 |
| All-countries passport, one-day | Not published | Not published | LKR 20,000 | At the department, method not published | 19 October 2026 |
| Child passport under 16, normal | 3 years | Not published | LKR 3,000 | At the department or listed regional office, method not published | 19 October 2026 |
| Child passport under 16, one-day | 3 years | Not published | LKR 9,000 | At the department, method not published | 19 October 2026 |
Normal and one-day fees
The normal fee is LKR 10,000 and the one-day fee is LKR 20,000 1. The department gives a normal delivery time of 30 working days and says urgent service is available the same day 1.
For a child under 16, a three-year passport costs LKR 3,000 on normal service or LKR 9,000 on one-day service 1. A 10-year child passport has the same published fee as an adult passport 1.
Lost passport cost
The department says a lost passport can bring a LKR 20,000 fine if lost within one year of issue, or LKR 15,000 if lost after one year. The fine is in addition to the passport fee 1.
Where to apply
Applications can be submitted at the Department of Immigration and Emigration head office, its regional offices in Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya, Kurunegala and Jaffna, a divisional secretariat, or an overseas Sri Lankan mission where applicable 1.
The official page lists separate procedures for an overseas application and temporary travel documents. Ask the relevant mission about fees paid abroad 1.
Common questions
How much is a Sri Lankan passport in 2026?
LKR 10,000 on normal service or LKR 20,000 on one-day service 1.
How much is a child passport in Sri Lanka?
LKR 3,000 on normal service or LKR 9,000 on one-day service for a three-year passport 1.
How long does a Sri Lanka passport take?
The department states 30 working days on normal service or the same day on urgent service 1.
What is the lost-passport fine in Sri Lanka?
LKR 20,000 if lost within one year, or LKR 15,000 after one year, in addition to the passport fee 1.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration: Issue of Passports, fees checked 19 October 2026
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