Visas for foreigners residing in SL extended by 30 days: Immigration Dept.

The validity period of all types of visas that being allowed currently for foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

The Controller General of the Department said the days extended are from September 7 to October 7.

He said only Visa fees applicable for that period will be charged for the Visas that expire within this period and are exempted from charging overstay penalties.

To obtain a tourist visa (maximum nine months from the date of arrival), tourist visa holders are hereby advised to pay the relevant visa fee and get the visa extension via the link (https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/) on or before October 7.

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, the Controller General said.

By visiting the head office in Battaramulla on or before October 7 and getting the visa endorsed in the passport by paying the relevant visa fees.

The visa extension applies to all valid resident visa holders before October 7. The Department said.

The Controller General requested to contact the department through 070-7101050 from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm on working days to make an appointment.

The visa endorsement shall be obtained by visiting the head office in Battaramulla on or before October 7 and paying the relevant visa fee, the Controller General added. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)