CG Extension of Sri Lankan visas for foreign nationals who are currently in Sri Lanka
Extension of Sri Lankan visas for foreign nationals who are currently in Sri Lanka
Extension of Sri Lankan Visa
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka, it has been decided to extend the validity period of all types of Visas issued to foreigners who are currently in Sri Lanka.
You are kindly requested to proceed as advised below.
- The validity period of all types of Visas will be extended for a period of 30 days from 14th March 2020 to 12th April 2020
- Please visit the Visa Division of the Department of Immigration and Emigration either on 08th or 09th April 2020 to pay the relevant fees and to obtain the visa endorsement on your Passport.
- If you intend to leave Sri Lanka during the aforementioned period, your journey will be facilitated by paying the relevant visa fee at the Airport without any penalty.
- The validity period of the Acknowledgement issued for applications already submitted to the Department of Immigration and Emigration to obtain visas, will also be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from 14th March 2020 to 12th April 2020. If you intend to leave the country during this time, a request to obtain your passport from the Department of Immigration and Emigration should be sent to the following E-mail addresses along with a copy of your air ticket. Necessary details in this regard will be communicated accordingly via the same channel.
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v. jithanieathukorala@gmail,com
For inquiries: +94771588724
You are kindly advised to refrain from visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration premises during the above period. Any inconvenience caused in this regard is regretted.
This notice is issued on the instructions of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration.
