Sri Lankan passport renewal in the UAE: A step-by-step guide
A large number of Sri Lankan nationals call UAE their home. The Sri Lankan Consulate in the country provides essential services to expats who need to renew their passports, update their personal details or apply for other official documents. The process of Sri Lankan passport renewal in the UAE has also been streamlined in the recent past to make things easy for expats. Here’s how you can renew your Sri Lankan passport without any hassle.
HOW TO RENEW A SRI LANKAN PASSPORT IN THE UAE?
The process of renewing a Sri Lankan passport in the UAE is relatively simple. Nonetheless, there are certain requirements one has to fulfil. MyBayut presents a step-by-step guide on how to renew a Sri Lankan passport in the UAE.
WHERE TO APPLY FOR SRI LANKAN PASSPORT RENEWAL?
Your application for Sri Lankan passport renewal has to be submitted to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi if you are residing in the capital city. Residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah and Umm Al-Quwain can submit their applications at the Consulate General’s office in Dubai. The original application must be presented at submission time and passport collection.
If the 10-year validity of your passport is ending or there are no more blank pages, you can apply for a new Sri Lankan passport. To avoid any problems, it is advisable to apply for a passport renewal at least six months before the end of your current passport’s validity.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Mandatory documents required for Sri Lankan passport renewal in the UAE include the following:
- A duly-filled application form (use block letters). The form can be downloaded from the official consular website.
- Three passport-size pictures with a white background (Sri Lankan passport renewal photo size is 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
- Current original passport
- Copies of your passport pages (2, 3, 4 and 5) and your valid UAE visa.
- Original Sri Lankan National Identity Card (NIC) and copy
- Original Birth Certificate and copy
- If you want to change your profession in the passport, supporting documents such as educational and professional qualifications will be required.
FAQS
HOW LONG IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Typically, the issuance of a new passport takes between 8 to 10 weeks. However, the process might take longer if there is any discrepancy in the application or the documents.
WHERE IS THE SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN ABU DHABI LOCATED?
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located in Villa No. 18/A, Sector E 18/3, Salam Street, Abu Dhabi. For any queries, you can call +971-2-631-6444.
The Srilankan Embassy remains open from Monday to Friday from 09.00 am to 02:00 pm.
WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE SRI LANKAN CONSULATE IN DUBAI?
The Consulate General Address is Villa No 2, Plot B-44, Street 322-B, 8C Street, Al Mankhool Road, Dubai. The contact number is +971-4-398-6535.
The consulate remains open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 am to 01:00 pm.
WHAT IS THE SRI LANKAN PASSPORT RENEWAL FEE?
The Sri Lankan passport renewal fee is AED 580. It can be paid via cash or card.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF REPLACING A LOST SRI LANKAN PASSPORT?
To replace a lost passport, you have to submit the following documents.
- A duly filled application form (available for download on the official website). This form should be filled in block letters.
- Three passport-size pictures with a white background (size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
- Police Report
- English translation of the Police Report
- Copy of the lost passport
- Academic and professional documents for the inclusion of the profession.
The fee for issuing a replacement passport is AED 1,370. However, if the applicant doesn’t have a copy of the lost passport, the fee increases to AED 1,740. The processing time for a replacement passport is 8 to 10 weeks.
HOW CAN I CHANGE THE NAME ON MY PASSPORT AFTER MARRIAGE?
To change your name on the passport after your marriage, you must submit the following documents at the Sri Lankan Consulate or Embassy.
- A duly filled application form. The form should be filled in block letters.
- Three passport-size pictures with a white background (size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
- Copies and original passports of husband and wife.
- Copies and the original marriage certificate in Sinhala or Tamil.
- A written request to change the name after marriage.
- Birth certificate of the individual.
The fee for the updated passport is AED 45 and the processing time is generally two weeks.
Applicants must submit all mandatory documents with their application to avoid delays. If you follow the process mentioned above, you will face no trouble in renewing your Sri Lankan passport in the UAE.
Consulates and embassies of other countries also facilitate their nationals in the UAE as well. You can apply for your British passport renewal in the UAE.
For Pakistani expats, here is our guide on how to renew a Pakistani passport in Dubai. Residents from India can also follow a rather swift process for Indian passport renewal in the country.
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