Stolen or Lost Travel Document

If your passport is lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the holder to inform the concerned authorities immediately. Failure to do so may result in your lost passport being used for illegal activities and you may be liable for aiding and abetting an offence.

STEPS TO FOLLOW

• Download a stolen or lost passport complaint form by visiting www.immigration.gov.lk
• Make a complaint to your local police station in the country of residence and obtain a police report as soon as possible
• Submit the duly filled application form together with police report to the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission or Consulate
• Sri Lankan Diplomatic Mission or Consulate shall transmit to the Immigration Department in Sri Lanka the details of the stolen or lost passport. Upon receipt of such information, necessary measures will be taken to cancel the stolen, lost or missing passport
• Passport reported lost or stolen can no longer be used for travel. – The details of cancellation will be automatically shared worldwide  to avoid misuse.
• Never use a passport reported stolen or lost.
  
• If you find another person's lost Sri Lankan passport, please mail it in a sturdy envelope to the Embassy.