Issuing passports limited after several staffers test COVID-19 positive

Issuing passports under the normal service has been temporarily suspended after several staff members of the Department of Immigration and Emigration Head office in Battaramulla tested positive for COVID-19.  

The Department said that they had decided to provide services with a minimum number of employees after several staff members contracted the virus.  

Accordingly, issuance of passports under the one day service will be carried out only for essential service requirements.     

The Department said that they had decided to provide services with a minimum number of employees after several staff members contracted the virus.  

Accordingly, issuance of passports under the one day service will be carried out only for essential service requirements.