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Police clearance, medical and civil documents from Sri Lanka for Canada

IRCC asks Sri Lankans for a Police Clearance Certificate, applied for online through Sri Lanka Police. Medical exams are done by IRCC panel physicians in Colombo, and Sinhala or Tamil certificates need certified translations, which the Registrar General’s Department can issue.

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At a glance

Police certificate namePolice Clearance CertificateSource: IRCC: How to get a police certificate, Sri Lanka
How to applyOnline only through Sri Lanka Police, paid by credit or debit cardSource: Sri Lanka Police: Clearance application instruction sheet (English)
Time to issue14 working days from submission for a new applicationSource: Sri Lanka Police: Clearance application instruction sheet (English)
IRCC medical examPanel physicians in Colombo: IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre and Asiri Surgical HospitalSource: IRCC: Find a panel physician
Certified certificate copiesDivisional Secretariat; LKR 120 per copy when the certificate number and date are knownSource: Registrar General’s Department: Certified and translated copies

How do I get a police clearance from Sri Lanka for Canada?

Apply online through Sri Lanka Police and pay by card. Have clear PDF scans of your passport bio page, the passport’s countries page, any alterations page, both sides of your NIC and both sides of your birth certificate. Choose Canada and the Canadian mission the certificate should be addressed to.

  • Complete the form in English capital letters, with names exactly as on your NIC and passport.
  • Finish the form and payment within 20 minutes of starting.
  • If the names on your NIC and passport differ, upload an affidavit certified by an Attorney at Law or Justice of the Peace.
  • Unclear copies are rejected without a refund.

What if I left Sri Lanka as a child or I am not a Sri Lankan citizen?

Sri Lankans who left permanently before age 16 apply through the Sri Lankan embassy or high commission where they live. Non-citizens who never had legal status in Sri Lanka do not need a Sri Lankan certificate; IRCC gives the exact note to include instead.

Where do I do the Canada immigration medical in Sri Lanka?

Only with a panel physician on IRCC’s list. For Sri Lanka, IRCC lists panel physicians in Colombo at the IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre and at Asiri Surgical Hospital. Bring your passport and any medical instructions from IRCC.

How do I get certified birth and marriage certificates in Sri Lanka?

Certified copies come from the Divisional Secretariat for the place where the event was registered. Records from 1960 to 2020 in the eBMD database can be issued by any Divisional Secretariat or requested online. A copy costs LKR 120 when you know the certificate number and registration date.

Do Sinhala or Tamil documents need translation?

Yes. Any document not in English or French must come with a certified translation and a copy of the original. The Registrar General’s Department issues Sinhala-English and Tamil-English translations for LKR 600 per copy, usually in 3 working days.

Police certificate and documents from Sri Lanka: FAQ

The Renewal option only gives a copy of a certificate issued within the last year, with a changed embassy address. Any other change needs a new application.
Yes, Sri Lankans over 16 must upload a clear copy of their National Identity Card. Driving licences are not accepted.
The Registrar General’s Department says payment is made at the Divisional Secretariat or to its Bank of Ceylon account, and ATM or online payments are not accepted for this service.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and document lists change often. Confirm current requirements on canada.ca or with a licensed Canadian immigration representative (RCIC or lawyer) before you apply.