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| FORM/IMM/ETA-01 | Applications |
Application for Extension of Short Term Tourist / Visit Visa (Form A)Official application form for extension of 30-day tourist or visit visas in Sri Lanka. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| CIRC/IMM/2026/02 | Circulars |
Operational Directive on Biometric Clearance and e-Gate Passage Procedures at BIAStandard operating procedures for biometric verification and digital passenger flow management. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| RES/IMM/2026/EB1 | Results |
Results of the First Efficiency Bar Examination for Authorized Officers Grade IIIOfficial pass lists and subject performance breakdown for the 2025/2026 sitting. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| TEND/IMM/2026/01 | Procurements |
National Competitive Bidding: Procurement of Blank e-Passport Booklets and Personalization EquipmentInvitation for bids for the manufacturing and supply of secure ICAO compliant e-passports. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 30 Nov 2026
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| EOI/IMM/2026/03 | Procurements |
Expression of Interest (EOI): Comprehensive Annual Maintenance for Automated Border Control e-GatesNotice inviting qualified systems integrators for maintenance of biometric border gates at BIA and MRIA. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 15 Dec 2026
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| VAC/IMM/2026/01 | Vacancies |
Open Competitive Recruitment Notice: Post of Immigration Officer (Grade III) in Departmental CadreCalling for applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens holding approved university degrees. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 25 Nov 2026
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| VAC/IMM/2026/02 | Vacancies |
Internal Promotion Notice: Assistant Controller of Immigration and Emigration (Class II / Grade II)Limited competitive recruitment examination notice for serving Authorized Officers with confirmed service. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 10 Dec 2026
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| EXAM/IMM/2026/EB | Examinations |
Examination Notice: Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Departmental Executive ServiceSyllabus, examination dates, admission procedures, and subject guidelines under Department of Examinations. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 15 Nov 2026
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| EXAM/IMM/2026/LANG | Examinations |
Departmental Official Language Proficiency Examination (Level II & III — Sinhala / Tamil)Language incentive and service confirmation proficiency test announcement for all operational staff. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2026
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Open • Closes: 05 Dec 2026
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| CIRC/IMM/2025/14 | Circulars |
Administrative Circular on Visa Fee Schedules and Foreigners Overstay Penalties (Gazette 2337/10)Implementation instructions regarding amended visa extension fees and port-of-departure penalty collections. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2025
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Active Public Document | |
| RES/IMM/2025/REC | Results |
Merit List and Final Interview Results for the Post of Departmental ICT AssistantSelected candidates list for appointment to technical support service grades. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2025
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Active Public Document | |
| SOR/IMM/2024/AO | Schemes of Recruitments |
Approved Scheme of Recruitment for the Departmental Cadre of Authorized OfficersService minute detailing entry qualifications, promotion schemes, salary scales, and grading structure. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2024
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Active Public Document | |
| REP/IMM/2024/APR | Performance Reports |
Annual Performance Report and Accounts — Year 2024Comprehensive review of passport issuances, visa revenues, border management operations, and financial audits. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2024
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Active Public Document | |
| SOR/IMM/2023/CON | Schemes of Recruitments |
Scheme of Recruitment for the Executive Service Grade of Immigration ControllersPublic Service Commission approved recruitment and promotion criteria for Controller of Immigration. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2023
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Active Public Document | |
| GAZ/IMM/2023/2337 | Immigrants and Emigrants Act and Amendments |
Extraordinary Gazette No. 2337/10 (June 21, 2023) — Foreigners Overstay Penalty ChargesGazette notification prescribing new penalty tiers and port of departure charges for visa overstayers. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2023
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Active Public Document | |
| REP/IMM/2023/APR | Performance Reports |
Annual Performance Report and Accounts — Year 2023Statutory reporting tabled in the Parliament of Sri Lanka regarding departmental milestones and statistics. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 2023
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Active Public Document | |
| ACT/IMM/1998/42 | Immigrants and Emigrants Act and Amendments |
Immigrants and Emigrants (Amendment) Act No. 42 of 1998Statutory amendments governing entry permits, passport offenses, and port enforcement penalties. |
22 Oct 2026
Year: 1998
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Passport Application Form (Form K-35A)Standard application form for obtaining or renewing an all countries Sri Lankan passport. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Passport Alteration / Amendment Application Form (Form OIE-P2)Application form for endorsements, alterations, and observation changes on existing Sri Lankan passports. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Complaint Form on Lost or Stolen Sri Lankan PassportOfficial notice and complaint form to invalidate a lost or stolen passport before replacement. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Overseas Mission Passport Application (Form K-35A OM)Special passport application form for Sri Lankan citizens applying via Sri Lankan Embassies or Consulates abroad. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Guidelines for Diplomatic & Official PassportsCircular guidelines and eligibility protocols for issuing Diplomatic and Official passports. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Guidelines for Ordinary Passports (Sinhala)Official instructions regarding national identity verification and documentation for ordinary passports. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Overseas Missions Circular No. 2021/01Directive regarding verification and issuance of travel documents by diplomatic missions. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Overseas Missions Circular DIE/OM/CIR/2017/01Procedures for processing non-machine readable travel documents and emergency certificates. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Overseas Missions Circular OM/01/2019Consular instructions for birth registration and passport endorsements. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Residence Visa Application FormStandard application form for Employment, Investor, Student, Religious, and Expatriate Residence Visas. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Tourist & Visit Visa Extension Application Form (Form B)Application form for tourists wishing to extend their stay in Sri Lanka beyond 30 days. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Resident Guest Scheme (RGS) Application PackageComprehensive application package for foreign investors and professionals under RGS scheme. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Guidelines for Investor Visa CategoryOfficial requirements, minimum investment criteria, and banking protocols for foreign investors. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Digital Nomad Visa Category GuidelinesGuidelines for remote workers and location-independent professionals residing in Sri Lanka. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Guidelines for Permanent Residence Visa (PRV)Eligibility criteria and documentation roadmap for the Sri Lanka Golden Paradise & PRV schemes. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) Application FormFormal application form for foreign nationals seeking permanent resident status in Sri Lanka. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
PRV Personal Particulars Declaration FormDetailed background and personal particulars verification declaration for PRV applicants. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Immigrants and Emigrants Act and Amendments |
Gazette Extraordinary No. 2383/17 - PRV Regulations (English)Government Gazette Extraordinary formally promulgating the Permanent Residence Visa regulations. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Immigrants and Emigrants Act and Amendments |
Gazette Extraordinary No. 2383/17 - PRV Regulations (Sinhala)Government Gazette Extraordinary in Sinhala promulgating the PRV regulations. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Overseas Birth Registration Form (Citizenship 1)Application form for registration of birth outside Sri Lanka under Section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons (Act 39 of 1988) ApplicationApplication for grant of citizenship under the Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons Act No. 39 of 1988. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Instructions for Act No. 39 of 1988 (Stateless Persons)Instructional guide explaining documentary evidence and declarations required for Act No. 39 of 1988. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Grant of Citizenship to Persons of Indian Origin (Act 35 of 2003) ApplicationApplication under the Grant of Citizenship to Persons of Indian Origin Act No. 35 of 2003. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Instructions for Act No. 35 of 2003 (Indian Origin Persons)Information notes and documentary checklist for applicants under Act No. 35 of 2003. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Special Statutory Declaration Form - Citizenship ActStatutory declaration form required to accompany citizenship regularisation applications. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Applications |
Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship (Form K)Statutory Form K declaration for voluntary renunciation of Sri Lankan citizenship upon foreign naturalisation. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Public Leaflet: Safe Overseas Labour Migration (Sinhala)Public awareness advisory warning against illegal migration, maritime routes, and unlicensed foreign job agents. |
27 Oct 2026
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| IMM/DOC | Circulars |
Public Leaflet: Safe Overseas Labour Migration (Tamil)Public awareness advisory in Tamil on safe migration procedures and vigilance against human trafficking. |
27 Oct 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| FORM/IMM/K-35A | Applications |
Application for Sri Lankan Passport (Form K-35A)Standard application form for obtaining or renewing a Sri Lankan passport (All Countries / Middle East). |
23 Sep 2026
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| ACT/IMM/1948/20 | Immigrants and Emigrants Act and Amendments |
Immigrants and Emigrants Act No. 20 of 1948 (As Amended)Principal legislation governing immigration, emigration, entry visas, and border regulation in Sri Lanka. |
23 Sep 2026
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Active Public Document | |
| FORM/IMM/VISA-01 | Applications |
Application for Residence Visa & Dual Citizenship RegistrationOfficial guidelines and form for dual citizenship and long-term residence visa applicants. |
23 Sep 2026
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