New method of issuing passports from this week

New method of issuing passports from this week

July 17, 2024   05:10 pm

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has introduced a new methodology for the issuance of passports to streamline the process and for the benefit of applicants. 

Accordingly, applicants are now required to register in advance via the website www.immigration.gov.lk in order to apply for new passports.

The Immigration and Emigration Department said that after registering online, passports will be issued according to a priority system.

The relevant new system is scheduled to commence from next Friday (19).

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