Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-05-25

Establishment of an Electronic System in the Department of Immigration & Emigration for the Convenient Issue of Visa over the Internet to Foreigners Visiting and Travelling via Sri Lanka

- this new system will provide an opportunity for citizens of all countries to obtain visas through the website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka by personally applying for them on payment of the prescribed fees. Those who do not have private access to internet facilities, will be able to apply for visa through private agencies to be established for the purpose and also through Sri Lankan Foreign Missions and from the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration. The proposal made by H.E. the President to proceed with the project was approved by the Cabinet.