Middle Eastern only passports discontinued from today
Posted by Editor on December 31, 2018 - 10:34 am
The issuance of passports valid only for Middle Eastern countries will be discontinued from today.
Accordingly the Department of Immigration and Emigration will issue passports that are valid for all countries from the 1st of January.
The decision to issue passports, valid for all countries, was made subsequent to the decision to introduce a new passport.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Chinese business delegation explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka May 28, 2025
- NPP secures control of Colombo Municipal Council with 59 seats May 28, 2025
- 450kg of heroin and ice seized in deep sea raid off southern Sri Lanka May 28, 2025
- Duminda Dissanayake transferred back to Welikada prison from hospital May 28, 2025
- Three more arrested in shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle May 28, 2025