Cabinet Approves Online Passport Application System for Sri Lankans Abroad via 20 Missions

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal to launch an online passport application system for Sri Lankans living abroad, to be implemented through 20 selected Sri Lankan diplomatic missions.

The initiative, supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), aims to expedite and simplify the passport application process for Sri Lankan nationals residing overseas. The IOM has committed to funding the project, which includes establishing biometric capture stations, providing technical equipment, and ensuring online connectivity with the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

The project will also involve the development of necessary software systems and the provision of technical support to facilitate smooth operations.

According to the Cabinet decision, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, will oversee the implementation of the initiative.

The government expects the project to significantly streamline passport issuance using digital technology, benefiting thousands of Sri Lankans domiciled in foreign countries.

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