Report on relaxing import restrictions to IMF in June

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12 months ago

May 14, 2023

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The Ministry of Finance said a report will be directed to the International Monetary Fund in June regarding the relaxation of import restrictions that are currently in effect.

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said the relevant report is being formulated at present.

The State Minister said Sri Lanka will have to present the country’s plans in this regard by June, based on the staff-level agreement and the approval of the IMF Board of Directors.

He added thereafter any changes can be discussed based on Sri Lanka’s financial progress.

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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A cabinet decision was taken today (May 06) to maintain the existing $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting the country, the PMD announces.

It has also been decided to continue offering free visa services to citizens of 07 countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Meanwhile, visa issuance responsibility will be handled solely by the Dept. of immigration & Emigration, the PMD adds.

180 passports found dumped in a drain!

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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A bag with 180 passports has been found in a drain in the Maharagama area.

According to reports, the passports had been obtained by a foreign employment agency operating in the Maharagama area, promising foreign employment.

It is reported that the owner of the agency had fled the area, after duping a number of people and swindling nearly Rs. 260 million.

Immigration Dept says their power of approving visa not impacted

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has stated that the methodology of the present e-visa system has not impacted the Department’s power of approving, issuing or not issuing visa, mentioned in the Immigrants and Emigrants Act No. 20 of 1948.

In a detailed statement, shown below, the department has elaborated as follows :

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