Sri Lankans whose passport was lost or stolen first report it to police, then either request a 3-month one-way emergency document or apply for a full replacement passport. A reported passport can no longer be used even if found.
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
Obtain a police report with the passport number | complete CBR 003 forms, Form D, statutory declaration and complaint form | post the file (bank details emailed) or lodge in person with cash or card
Documents you need
- Application form with copy
- Form D
- Statutory declaration
- Lost/stolen complaint form
- Police report with passport number
- Signed personal declaration explaining the loss
- Data page of the lost passport if available
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 531.00 if the data page is available; AUD 673.00 if not
- Other charges: postage AUD 10.00 in Australia (AUD 40.00 outside); AUD 5.00 per year since expiry
Processing time: 8 to 12 weeks from a complete application.
Good to know
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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
- Emergency passport (NMRP) - one-way return to 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)
- 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