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Official Advisories

Public & Special Notices

Official circulars, regulatory announcements, urgent public advisories, and administrative directives published under the statutory authority of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.

Active Directive • REF: DIE/ANN/2026/01 Effective: 28 Sep 2026

Urgent Notice: Prior Online Appointment Required for Passport Services

All applicants visiting the Head Office in Battaramulla or regional branches must reserve an appointment online prior to arrival. Walk-in token issuance is reserved exclusively for...

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DIE/ANN/2026/01
• Urgent Alert

Urgent Notice: Prior Online Appointment Required for Passport Services

Public Relations Unit & ICT Center • 28 Sep 2026

All applicants visiting the Head Office in Battaramulla or regional branches must reserve an appointment online prior to arrival. Walk-in token issuance is reserved exclusively for...

Target: All Citizens & International Travelers
Bulletin Ref: DIE/ANN/2026/01
DIE/ANN/2026/02
• Public Notice

Public Advisory Regarding Official Visa Portals and Verification Channels

Public Relations Unit & ICT Center • 25 Sep 2026

Citizens and international travelers are advised that official Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA) and visa applications should only be submitted via the government portal. Please...

Target: All Citizens & International Travelers
Bulletin Ref: DIE/ANN/2026/02
DIE/ANN/2026/03
• Circular Directive

Administrative Circular on Dual Citizenship Verification and Document Submission

Public Relations Unit & ICT Center • 22 Sep 2026

Applicants seeking dual citizenship under Section 19 of the Citizenship Act are requested to review the updated checklist of mandatory supporting documentation prior to scheduling their...

Target: All Citizens & International Travelers
Bulletin Ref: DIE/ANN/2026/03
DIE/ANN/2026/04
• Public Notice

Operating Hours and Inquiry Directory for Regional Consular Desks

Public Relations Unit & ICT Center • 18 Sep 2026

Public service counters across Kandy, Matara, Vavuniya, and Kurunegala offices operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For immediate inquiries and status checks, please...

Target: All Citizens & International Travelers
Bulletin Ref: DIE/ANN/2026/04

Notice Verification & Fraud Prevention Warning

All authentic public notices issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration carry official registration numbers and are published exclusively on this official portal (immigration.gov.lk) and state gazettes. The department never communicates directives via unofficial messaging channels or requests fees to private bank accounts.

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