Renewing your Sri Lanka passport while living in the United States is a routine procedure handled at any Sri Lanka consulate covering your state of residence. The 3 Sri Lanka offices in the U.S. can process passport renewals without you having to travel back home.
Sri Lanka consulates where you can renew your passport
The following Sri Lanka consulates and embassy in the United States process passport renewals:
Who can renew the Sri Lanka passport in the U.S.?
Any Sri Lanka citizen residing in the United States with a current or expired Sri Lanka passport can renew it at the consulate covering their state. Minors typically require both parents to be present or provide notarized consent.
Required documents
- Current or expired passport (or police report if lost/stolen)
- Application form downloaded from the official consulate website
- 2 passport-size photos following Sri Lanka specifications
- Proof of U.S. residence (utility bill, driver's license)
- Payment in U.S. dollars (money order or credit card typically)
How to make an appointment
Appointments typically book out 2 to 8 weeks in advance. Book as soon as you know you need to renew.
Costs and processing times
Passport fees vary by country and validity period. Check the official consulate website for current rates.
Processing time: typically 4 to 10 weeks from the appointment date.