Officials of the Consular/ Visa Section of the High Commission of India, Colombo are contactable at:
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Counsellor (Consular)
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2320054 (Off.),
2448166, 2446403 (Fax)
Email
cons.colombo@mea.gov.in
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Second Secretary (Consular)
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2327243 (Off.)
2448166, 2446403 (Fax)
cons2.colombo@mea.gov.in
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Attache (Visa)
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2326921 (Off)
2448166, 2446403 (Fax)
cons3.colombo@mea.gov.in
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Visa Section
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2422788-9, 2421605
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Consular & Passport Section
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2422788-9, 2421605
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24-Hour Telephone Number for Emergencies
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2421605, 2422788-9,
2327587
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Passport and Visa Halls are located in the main building of the High Commission, at 36-38, Galle Road, Colombo-3.
Timings
Passport and Consular services applications can be made from 0930 to 1230 hrs and Delivery of Passport/Consular Documents will be from 1600-1700 hrs on all working days, except Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays.
Photograph Specifications for Machine Readable Passports
(Correction - the size of the photograph may be read as 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm and NOT 2 inches x 2 inches in this document)
Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
The Government of India has introduced Machine Readable Passport (MRPs) w.e.f. August 26, 2007. Under this system, passport applicants at High Commission of India Colombo should apply online on the web site www.passport.gov.in/nri. After accessing this website, Applicants may please click the “Continue” icon situated on the bottom left of the website page. An online application form will appear. After filling in details, the applicants may please click the “Save” icon. A web file number and application form for download shall be generated and can be printed by the applicant. In case, applicants are unable to get the print-out of the filled up form due to any reason, the same can be printed later by entering web file number and Date of Birth.
The printed application form along with required documents and fee may be submitted at the Consular Section from where it will be sent for printing at the Central Processing Center of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. After printing of the passports, these would be couriered back to the Mission for signature and delivery to the applicants. This process may take three to four weeks. All applicants are requested to cooperate and submit their applications at least three-four weeks in advance of travel in order to avoid inconvenience.
PASSPORT, CONSULAR & OCI SERVICES – FEE 02.03.2009
Forms are available at the High Commission of India for the following services:
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Type of services
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Fee (SL Rs.)
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RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT (36) PAGES
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4565/-
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RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT (60) PAGES
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5705/-
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| FRESH PASSPORT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEAR |
2855/- |
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RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS
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2855/-
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DUPLICATE PASSPORT (36) PAGESS
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14255/-
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DUPLICATE PASSPORT (60) PAGES
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15965/-
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INDIA-SRI LANKA PASSPORT
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2285/-
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DUPLICATE INDIA-SRI LANKA PASSPORT
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3425/-
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RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT (36) PAGES
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2369/-
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ENDORSEMENT
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1150/-
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EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE
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575/-
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DUPLICATE EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE
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2855/-
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ATTESTATION, SPONSERSHIP, AFFIDAVIT
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1145/-
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PCC,POA,BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATE
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2285/-
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CHANGE OF MASTER/BUSINESS DOCUMENT
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5705/-
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DEATH CERTIFICATE
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2285/-
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SALE OF SHIP DOCUMENTS
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29650/-
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| ATTESTATION OF SHIP DOCUMENTS |
5705/-
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ATTESTATION OF PENSON PAPERS, LIFE CERTIFICATE PERTAINING TO PENSIONER, CANCELLATION OF PASSPORT OF AN INDIAN NATIONAL WHO DIES ABROAD
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0/-
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RENEWAL OF INDIA-SRI LANKA PASSPORT
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1150 /-
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OCI FEES
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27950/-
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OCI MISC FEES
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3000/-
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OCI DAMGED & LOST - FEES
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12500/-
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CONSULAR SERVICES
- Authentication of documents.
- Looking into the problems of Indian nationals including those detained /remanded in jails for various crimes/charges.
- Workmen & death compensation in respect of Indian nationals.
- Pension related issues concerning Indian Nationals
- Registration of Birth & Death in respect of Indian nationals.
- Issuing Police Clearance Certificates in respect of Sri Lankan as well as Indian nationals for the period of stay in India for more than 6 months.
- Registration of marriage of Indian Nationals.
- Consular assistance for Indians died in Sri Lanka.
- Consular assistance under Merchant Shipping Act
CONSULAR SERVICES AND FEES
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Attestation
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Previous Fee (SL Rs)
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Present Fee (SL Rs)
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Affidavits, Sponsorship Declaration
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Rs.1050/-
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Rs.1145/-
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Police Clearance Certificates
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Rs.2100/-
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Rs.2285/-
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Birth Death Registrations and Issue of a Certificate
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Rs.2100/-
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Rs.2285/-
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Trade/Commercial documents pertaining to exports from foreign country to India
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Rs.5200/-
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Rs.5705/-
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Sale / Purchase / Mortage Vessel
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Rs.26950/-
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Rs.29650/-
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Seaman Certificates
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Rs.1050/-
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Rs.1145/-
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Other documents pretaining to Ship / Vessel
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Rs.5200/-
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Rs.5705/-
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