Sri Lankan government pensioners abroad must send a certified life certificate to the Department of Pensions every year through the High Commission, before 31 March. The service is free.
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.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sri Lanka.
How to apply
Complete the 2026 life certificate form | present it with ID at the High Commission to be certified, or post it with a certified passport or NIC copy | forwarded to the Department of Pensions by diplomatic bag
Documents you need
- Life certificate form
- Pension ID card, passport, NIC or driver's licence (in person)
- Certified copy of passport or NIC (postal, certified by honorary consul, JP or similar)
- A Sri Lankan bank account for payments
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Good to know
Deadline each year: before 31 March. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').
Official sources
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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- 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
- Police clearance certificate
- Registration of a birth abroad (with citizenship registration)
- Registration of a death abroad
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