The Department of Immigration and Emigration is making arrangements to issue visas over the internet (Online) for the foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday (26) granted approval to set up an electronic system at the Department to issue visas online.

Foreigners Visiting and Travelling via Sri Lanka will be able to obtain visas through the website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka by personally applying for them on payment of the prescribed fees.

Those who do not have private access to internet facilities, will be able to apply for visa through private agencies to be established for the purpose and also through Sri Lankan Foreign Missions and from the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration.