Passport amendment - change of name – Sri Lanka in Australia

Endorses a new name in a valid Sri Lankan passport, usually after marriage or following an amended birth certificate.

Where to apply in Australia

Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT) for ACT, NSW, QLD, WA and NT (and NZ and Pacific states); Sri Lanka Consulate-General, Melbourne for VIC, SA and TAS. Honorary consulates (Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) are used to certify documents for postal applications.

Canberra counter hours Mon-Thu 9:30-13:00 (appointment by email or canberra.embassyonline.lk); Melbourne has its own booking links (consular hours Mon-Fri 9:15-13:45). Postal applicants get bank details by email after sending the file. The death-registration page also lists a Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and QLD) whereas the other pages route NSW and QLD to Canberra.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sri Lanka.

How to apply

Complete Form O and a request letter to the Controller General | send or hand in with the passport and proof of the change | pay by card or cash in person, or per emailed bank details if posting

Documents you need

Form O
Request letter with contact details
Current Sri Lankan passport
Original marriage certificate or amended birth certificate plus a copy (translations not accepted)

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 17.00
Other charges: postage AUD 10.00 in Australia (AUD 40.00 outside)

Good to know

Linked files carry 2018 and 2024 paths. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').

Official sources

slhcaust.org/alteration-or-amendment-to-passport-change-of-name

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Sri Lanka's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Sri Lanka: Passport amendment - change of name in Australia