A non-machine-readable emergency document valid for three months and only for returning to Sri Lanka, for citizens whose passport was lost or stolen, or who face an emergency while a new passport application is pending.
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 K and the supporting forms for the situation | lodge at the post (cash or card in person) or post the file and pay as instructed
Documents you need
- Lost/stolen case: Form K, Form D in duplicate, statutory declaration, complaint form, police report, signed personal declaration, data page if available
- Pending-application case: Form K, request letter to the Controller General, original evidence of the emergency, details of the pending application, original itinerary, six colour photos, certified birth certificate, NIC copies, citizenship certificate if applicable, proof of visa status
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 77.00 if the previous passport is produced (expired); AUD 240.00 if lost or stolen
- Other charges: postage AUD 10.00 in Australia (AUD 40.00 outside)
Good to know
Processing time and appointments not stated. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').
Official sources
- slhcaust.org/application-for-an-emergency-passport-nmrps
- slhcaust.org/application-for-a-new-passport-lost-or-stolen
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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More services of Sri Lanka in Australia
- Certification and attestation of documents, powers of attorney and translations
- Driving licence services for Sri Lankans abroad
- Dual citizenship (resumption or retention)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and visas for Sri Lanka
- Marriage notice and registration
- Passport - new or renewal (adult)
- Passport amendment - change of name
- Passport amendment - change of profession
- Passport for a minor (under 16)
- Passport replacement - lost or stolen
- Pensioners' life certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Registration of a birth abroad (with citizenship registration)
- Registration of a death abroad
- Repatriation of remains or ashes to Sri Lanka