Acquiring Biometric Data into the Passport System |
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to obtain fingerprints as biometric data of applicants when issuing Passports with effect from 10th August 2015. Arrangements have also been made to obtain photographs of the applicants, conforming to standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization. By this arrangement, Sri Lankan Passport will become a travel document with international recognition. Important information of new passports issuance procedure. Submitting Application
Photograph conforming to international standards
Fingerprints
Important Children below 16 years of age will hereafter not be included in the Passports of their parents and separate passports must be obtained for them. More information: Hotline 1962 or telephone numbers 011 532 9200 / 001 532 9175 or More |
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