Sri Lanka - Obtain Postal Identity Card
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ProcedureEdit
- Application forms can be obtained from the following offices:
- General Post Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 01.
- All Post Offices and Sub Post Offices in the island.
- Submit the completed form together with a copy of your birth certificate. You may submit your application between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
- Pay the application fee.
For applications submitted by students:
- The principal and the class teacher or any other person known to the Post Master should sign on the reverse of the application as witnesses.
- Principal should certify the identity of the student on the reverse of the photograph meant for posting in the identity card supported by the office seal.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed application
- Copy of birth certificate (do not forget to bring the original certificate for verification)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Department of Posts
Postal Head Quarters,
310,
D. R. Wijewardana Mawatha,
Colombo 01.
Telephones: +94 -112-32 5111
Fax Nos: +94-112-44 0555
EligibilityEdit
Citizens of Sri Lanka
FeesEdit
Application Fee: Stamps for Rs. 50.00
ValidityEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
It will take about a day to process your application.
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Need for the DocumentEdit
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External LinksEdit
Government Information Centre - Sri Lanka
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