COLOMBO (NewsRadio); The Department of Immigration and Emigration has informed individuals with appointments for today (14) to obtain passports, to refrain from visiting the department within the day.
A breakdown in the data system of the Department was reported yesterday (13) while passports could not be issued during the day as a result.
Accordingly, individuals who made appointments for today have been instructed to visit the Department tomorrow, and those booked appointment for tomorrow to visit the Department on Friday, and individuals who made appointments for Friday have been requested to visit the Department on Saturday.
The Immigration and Emigration Department will remain open on Saturday for services.
The Department also noted that individuals who submitted applications yesterday can obtain their passports after noon today.
Individuals who are unable to visit the office today will receive their passports through courier service to their personal residences.
