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29 SEP

Press Releases 28 Sep 2026

Department Launches Upgraded Online Passport Appointment Scheduling Portal

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has introduced an enhanced appointment booking system to streamline passport application processing and reduce queue wait times.

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26 SEP

Conferences & Events 26 Sep 2026

Regional Consular Outreach Program and Mobile Passport Enrolment Camps

Mobile consular desks are scheduled across key provinces to facilitate passport renewals and identity registration for rural communities.

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24 SEP

Press Releases 24 Sep 2026

Modernization of Automated Border Control and Smart E-Gates at International Ports

Automated e-gates have been introduced at primary international terminals to enhance passenger clearance efficiency and border safety.

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20 SEP

Conferences & Events 20 Sep 2026

International Forum on Regional Immigration Cooperation and Identity Protocols

Delegates from international border authorities convened in Colombo to discuss collaborative migration management and data protection.

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Looking for Official Advisories & Travel Directives?

Department Launches Upgraded Online Passport Appointment Scheduling Portal

Regional Consular Outreach Program and Mobile Passport Enrolment Camps

Modernization of Automated Border Control and Smart E-Gates at International Ports

International Forum on Regional Immigration Cooperation and Identity Protocols

Are you a journalist or accredited media representative?