To get a new NIC in Sri Lanka, you have to meet the followings:

• Duly completed application (Form D.R.P/1,7,8)
• Original birth certificate or extract of the birth registry certified by the Additional District Registrar. It should obtain within 06 month period.
• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standard photograph obtained within 06 month period.
• Receipt of payment of application fee.
• A long envelop with postal address and registered post stamp. (Not for one day service)

Note: There might be additional apart from the standards practice.