Sri Lanka passport photo: size and rules
There is no photo size for you to prepare for the Sri Lanka passport; the photo is captured for you.
Rules from the source
- Photo must be taken within 6 months.
- Studios send it online; no printed photo is needed for the application.
- Eyes clearly visible without spectacles.
- Caps and scarves allowed if forehead and ears are clearly visible, with no scarf shadow on the face.
Can you make it at home?
No. A digital photo is sent to the Department by an authorized photo studio or taken at its offices. Printed photos are not accepted.
Where to go instead
Ask the issuing office which photographers or booths it takes. PortraitPass does not make this photo, because a print or file made at home would be turned away.
Sources
- General information on passports (Department of Immigration and Emigration)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Instructions to registered photo studio owners (Department of Immigration and Emigration)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
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Common questions
What size is a Sri Lanka passport photo?
There is no size to prepare. A digital photo is sent to the Department by an authorized photo studio or taken at its offices. Printed photos are not accepted.
Can I take a Sri Lanka passport photo at home?
No. The photo has to be made by the issuing authority or a provider it names.
What are the main rules for a Sri Lanka passport photo?
Photo must be taken within 6 months. Studios send it online; no printed photo is needed for the application. Eyes clearly visible without spectacles.
Where do the Sri Lanka passport numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: General information on passports (Department of Immigration and Emigration) and Instructions to registered photo studio owners (Department of Immigration and Emigration). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.