How to obtain a police certificate - Sri Lanka

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?

Residents of Sri Lanka
You should apply in person to the main police headquarters in Colombo - 01. In the section of the application form dealing with the period covered by the police clearance, you should request “other” and specify “since birth.” For more information, consult the following websites or contact the police:

• Sri Lanka Police Service (general information)
• Downloadable application form
• Police Headquarters Colombo - 01
  Telephone: +9411-242 1111, ext. 437

Non-Residents
If you are a national of Sri Lanka living in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, you can obtain a police certificate at the following address for the time you lived in Sri Lanka:

Consulate of Sri Lanka
9-D Nawab Habibullah Avenue
Anderson Road
Chennai 600 006

All other applicants should contact the nearest Sri Lankan embassy or consulate.