Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2023-12-11 (Subject to Confirmation at the next Meeting)

Appointment of an Authorized Representative to submit online Visa applications of foreigners who visit Sri Lanka

- At the Cabinet Meeting held on 2023‑09‑11, it was decided to appoint an Evaluation Committee to evaluate the proposal submitted by GBS Technology Services & IVS Global - FZCO and VFS VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd., to act as an authorized representative for the online submission of visa applications for foreigners who visit Sri Lanka. The Cabinet approved the proposal made by the Minister of Public Security to pursue action as per the recommendations of the Report submitted by the Evaluation Committee appointed accordingly and to sign the relevant Agreement drafted as per the observations submitted by the Attorney General.