Emergency Travel Documents

1. Emergency Passports

Emergency passports (NMRP) are issued by this Mission only under special circumstances to enable Sri Lankans to return to the country due to an emergency for the following reasons;

i. The original passport is lost / damaged.

ii. Emergency situation where travel is essential within a short period, and the Passport has expired.

Required documents:

Applications for NMRPs should be accompanied by the following documents;

• Form "IM 36".
• 4 colour photographs of size 35mm x 45mm taken within 3 months.
• Present passport (expired or damaged one or photocopy of the passport).
• Original Police report with English translation issued by the Police Station to which complaint was made regarding the loss of the passport.
• Declaration form (Form D) (if the applicant does not have a passport).
• Application for addition/deletion of children's names where necessary.
• Original Birth certificate.
• Original Sri Lanka National Identity Card. 

2.Temporary Travel Documents (TTD)

The TTD is a certificate for travel issued to Sri Lankans who return to Sri Lanka without possessing a valid passport and the passage is arranged by the authorities in the host country.

*** Please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy for more information