Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala today (Jan. 23) clarified in Parliament the process of obtaining a passport under the new online method through one-day service.
The Minister explained that the applicants can reserve a date online to obtain a passport and collect it on the same day. But, the earliest available reservation date for new bookings is currently June 27, 2025.
However, he clarified that a committee within the Department of Immigration and Emigration handles urgent passport requests and citizens with such needs can apply through this committee.
The Minister also said that approximately 2,900 passports are issued on a daily basis.
