Non Machine Readable Passport (NMRP)/ Emergency Passport
Eligibility: A Sri Lankan citizen by descent or by registration can apply for Non-Machine Readable Passport.
Note:
- A Non-Machine Readable Passport (NMRP) can be issued in lieu of a lost/stolen/expired/damaged passport of a Sri Lankan national, ONLY to return to Sri Lanka in case of an emergency.
- NMRP is valid only for ONE month (30 days) from the date of issuance.
- Please note that Embassy will NOT take any responsibility to applications and documents which are NOT duly received to the Embassy premises.
- All supporting documents should be submitted in originals with 01 set of photocopies of each, on one side of A4 size paper along with the duly completed application.
Required Documents to obtain a Non-Machine Readable Passport(NMRP)/Emergency Passport
- Duly completed passport application Form- “K35A” Filled-in block capital English letters.
- Duly completed lost passport complaint form (Downloads) (in case of lost/stolen passport).
- Police Report obtained from the country where the passport was reported lost/stolen. The police report should be made available in English.
- Affidavit of non-acquisition of citizenship of a foreign country/refugee/asylum status (in case of lost/stolen passports.
- Letter requesting NMRP/Emergency passport with supporting documents to support the reason/s to return to Sri Lanka in an urgency
- Reservation of a flight ticket (at least 14 days in advance)
- Four clear coloured photographs as per the specifications for Sri Lankan passport photos (Downloads). The Photographs must meet the specifications indicated by the guidelines mentioned.
- Current Passport (in case of expired passport only) OR attested copies of the passport (Pages 2,3,4 & 5) by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public.
- Original birth certificate OR attested copy of the birth certificate by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public. Please note that an original birth certificate or a certified copy of the original birth certificate should be issued by the Registrar General Department/ District Secretariat/ Divisional Secretariat only or from a Sri Lankan Embassy. English translation of the birth certificate nor e-DAS attested copy shall be considered as the original. Photocopies certified by the other parties and translators will not be accepted.
- Valid residence permitOR attested copy of the residence permit card by the by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public. If the applicant is currently in the process of visa extension/renewal, a letter/status of the visa application from the resident country’s Migration Agency should be submitted. The letter must be in English. A copy of the expired visa should be also submitted in this case. Photocopies certified by the other parties and translators will not be accepted.
- If available, a copy of the Sri Lankan National Identity Card (N.I.C). Not applicable for children under 18 years of age.
- If applicable, Dual Citizenship Certificate and foreign passport OR attested copies of the dual citizenship certificate and the foreign passport by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public.
Additional Documents required for minor applicants below 16 years of age who apply for NMRP/Emergency passport
- Consent letter signed by both parents. Both Parents must sign the consent letter for the child. If the parents wish to submit the child’s passport application in person at the Embassy in Stockholm, both parents should place their signature in the ‘Consent Form’ in the presence of the Embassy officer. If the parents wish to submit the application by post, or if only one parent intends to come to the Embassy to submit the application, signature of both parents in the ‘Consent Form’ should be placed before an Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Sweden (Gothenburg) & Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand) OR in the presence of an authorized notary public in your country of residence.
- Other appropriate documents (such as decision of the court if parents are divorced, death certificate if one or both parents are deceased, documentary evidence with regard to the legal guardianship/custody of the minor).
- If the child was born outside Sri Lanka, Citizenship Certificate or attested copy by the by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public.OR Payment Receipt for Citizenship (if applying for the first time).
- Current passports of the parents OR attested copies by the by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in the country of residence (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, & Sweden (Gothernburg), Norway (Bergen & Kristiansand)) or by a Notary public.
Checklist for Non-Machine Readable Passportand Sample Application Form
Applicable Fee and Processing Time
Fee for NMRP/Emergency Passport
- To issue a NMRP as a Stop-Gap Travel Document – SEK 615
- To issue a NMRP if previous passport is lost/stolen/damaged- SEK 1605
- Postage within Sweden – SEK 140 (single service fee)
- Postage outside of Sweden – SEK 180 (single service fee)
- Photocopies taken by the Embassy in case of non-submission of copies of original documents- SEK 50
- Bank fee (cross border transfer) – SEK 50
- The Embassy does not accept payments made by cheques. If paid by the Debit/Credit Cards (Only VISA and Master cards), Bank commission of 1.5% will be added to the payment.
Processing Time : A NMRP Passport is issued on the same day considering that it is requested by an applicant in an emergency situation to return to Sri Lanka