The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka urges all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who demand payment / fee or any form of financial charges to facilitate entry permissi ...
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State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya joins the Vice Foreign Minister Level video conference on COVID-19, 10 November 2020
A Vice-Ministerial level Dialogue took place on 10 November 2020 with the participation of High Level Officials of the Foreign Ministries of China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. While China was represente ...
The Speech Delivered by the Hon. Foreign Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Launch of the UN Network on Migration in Sri Lanka, 11 November 2020
Ayubowan, Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests I am deeply honoured to deliver the opening address at the Launch of the Sri Lanka Chapter of the United Nations Global Network on Migration. At the outset ...
Performing Consular Services at the Foreign Ministry under COVID-19 Pandemic Situation
The Foreign Ministry has decided to resume document attestation services offered by the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry to limited number of clients per day strictly on prior appointment basis with effect from ...
Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman introduces “New Procedure” to curb Irregular Migration of Sri Lankan Female Domestic Workers
Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Sultanate of Oman has introduced a new procedure in coordination with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and the Omani authorities concerned to curb irregular migration of Sri ...
Extension of Visas for Foreigners in Sri Lanka
Considering the spread of COVID - 19 virus in the country, the Government of Sri Lanka has extended the validity period of all types of Visas for Foreigners in Sri Lanka from 07th October 2020 to 05th December 2020. ...
State Minister Balasuriya underscores enhancing Nepal – Sri Lanka bilateral relations at joint webinar
The joint webinar of the Foreign Ministry of SriLanka, SriLanka Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepal Institute for International Cooperation was held with the participation of State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tha ...