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	Form 'K' duly completed. Form 'K' could be obtained as a Word Document by clicking on the link http://www.slcgsyd.com/FormsDocs/FORM_K.doc
	Form '35 B' duly completed. Form '35 B' could be obtained as a Word Document by clicking on the link http://www.slcgsyd.com/FormsDocs/IM35(B)ANNEX.TO.FORM.K.doc
	Three (03) passport size colour photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
	Fee : $.251/=, payable by cash, bank cheque or money order to the "Consulate General of Sri Lanka"
	Present Passport
	Birth Certificate (original and photocopy) in case of applicants born in Sri Lanka. In case of applicants born outside Sri Lanka, Certificate of Registration of Birth outside Sri Lanka (original and photocopy) issued by the Sri Lanka Mission abroad and Citizenship Certificate (original and photocopy) issued by the Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka.
	Dual Citizenship Certificate (original and photocopy)
	Form 283 (Certificate of Evidence of Residence Status) from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs in Australia [Only for Permanent Residents who have been in Australia for more than two (2) years and for those who do not hold Dual Citizenship] A fee would be charged by the Department of Immigration for this Certificate. This certificate should be a recent one, obtained not more than a month prior to submitting the application for passport to this Consulate General.

Student Visa Holders would be required to produce their Student Identity Card and a letter from the Educational Institution at which the student is studying stating whether "the Student Visa was granted to the applicant or spouse, whether on scholarship and who is funding".

Ladies using their married name will have to produce their Marriage Certificate (original and photocopy).

Endorsement of Profession or Occupation (such as Medical Practitioner, Lawyer, Solicitor, Engineer, Accountant, etc.) will be done on a New Passport, only if such a profession has already been endorsed on the present passport. If not, applicants will be required to produce acceptable documentary proof of his/her qualification and/or being engaged in the relevant profession.

Please read ALL INSTRUCTIONS contained in the printed application form carefully and complete same without leaving any 'blanks', as incomplete applications will be rejected.

Kindly note that it would take approximately 6 - 8 weeks to process an application for a new passport.