The Government of Sri Lanka is scheduled to commence the provision of new, efficient and safe e- Passports to Sri Lankans with effect from 01 January 2025, the Department of Immigration and Emigration announced.

Issuing a statement in this regard, the Department of Immigration and Emigration stated that accordingly, the methodology of applying for Passports will be executed as a new methodology for the ease of Passport applicants.

Thus, a prior registration shall be made on the link https://www.immigration.gov.lk for applying for Sri Lankan Passports with effect from 16 July 2024, the statement highlighted.

Furthermore, it is requested that only the passport applicants who have prior registration to visit the Head office and Regional offices of the Department of Immigration and Emigration and to refrain from visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration without a prior registration.

The department further informed that subsequent to registration, opportunity to obtain Passports will be received on a priority basis.