Colombo (News 1st); The validity period of all types of Visas issued to all foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka has been extended for a period of 60 days to the 05th of December 2020, said the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

According to a statement, the procedure to pay the relevant visa fee and to get the visa endorsed in the passport will be informed at a later date.

Visa holders are requested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration to refrain from visiting the Visa Division of the department.

It added if a foreign national intends to leave the island during the aforementioned period, the journey will be facilitated by paying the relevant visa fee at the airport without any penalty.

MORE DETAILS HERE : Media Notice 27_10_2020-1

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