State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15th 2024.

Upon exiting the airport, they will be able to obtain their driver’s license swiftly and efficiently.

The Minister of State mentioned that the program to provide compensation to road accident victims promptly without judicial action was also started on March 01.

The individuals can claim a maximum compensation amount of up to Rs. 500, 000 by submitting an application to the relevant insurance company within one year of the accident.

He explained that this compensation can be availed from any branch of the insurance company across the island.

The State Minister Alagiyawanna was addressing a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre on Friday (22).