Government of Canada services and information in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:
Mailing address:
High Commission of Canada
Attn: Consular – Citizenship Services
33A, 5th Lane,
Colombo 03
If you prefer to drop off your application in person, you are invited to leave it in the Consular Services drop box located at the reception of High Commission of Canada, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (except public holidays).
Payment method
Pay your application fees online or:
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 16875.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 22500.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 16875.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 16875.00 |
| Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(2)(A) — Minors (under 18 years of age) | 100.00 | 22500.00 |
| Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(2)(A) — Adults (18 years of age and older) | 200.00 | 45000.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment Online Appointment , to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: All local government issued documents submitted to the Consular section to support citizenship applications must be first submitted to, and certified by, the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. This applies to Sri Lankan birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations of these certificates.
Payment method
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 4500.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 16875.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
| Issuing a letter addressed to a foreign authority for the granting of a visa, a residence permit, an exit permit or any other similar service (per document) | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an Online appointments . Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Note: All local government issued documents submitted to the Consular section to support citizenship applications must be first submitted to, and certified by, the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. This applies to Sri Lankan birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations of these certificates.
Payment method
Pay online for all your passport services or:
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 59906.25 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 43706.25 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 23062.50 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 10125.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport | 45.00 | 10125.00 |
| PPT132 and/or PPT203 | 50.00 | 11250.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
For any other immigration-related questions, contact our immigration section at colombo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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