Move to outsource on-arrival visas at BIA led to controversyNewsPlans to hand over the issue of on-arrival visas through a private company at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have run into a controversy forcing the Immigration Department to take over the duties again. However, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka was quick to deny reports that an Indian company has taken over visa issuance at the BIA. “Any reference to India in this context is unwarranted,” a Press release from the High Commission said. With the revision, the online visa fee, previously set at $52, has now been increased to $75. Consequently, the total visa fee now stands at $100.77.

Source: Sunday Times May 02, 2024 15:22 UTC