26. April 2010


 

NEWS

 

Visas for Stranded Foreigners

 

The Foreign Ministry coordinated with the Immigration and Emigration Department of Sri Lanka to extend the visas for foreigners stranded in the country due to the cancellation of flights to Europe. The visa extensions is granted free of charge at the Katunayake Airport itself to allow foreigners mostly from Britain, France and Germany to remain in Sri Lanka till the air travel situation improves.

 

In the meantime, Sri Lankan Airlines has re-commenced flights to Europe, mainly to London, Paris, Rome and Milan following the lifting of restrictions for the air travel. It is planning several additional flights for the convenience of passengers whose travel was disrupted.

 

Source: www.news.lk