{"id":1648,"date":"2024-11-04T16:36:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2024-11-04T16:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:06:48","slug":"online-token-system-for-collecting-passports-effective-from-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=1648","title":{"rendered":"Online token system for collecting passports effective from Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new online method has been introduced for the collection of passports, according to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, an appointment can be made for obtaining the passports by visiting the official website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Acting Immigration and Emigration Controller General D.M.D. Nilusha Balasuriya said.<\/p>\n<p>Joining a press conference held in Colombo, she mentioned that the new system will be implemented starting from November 06, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting November 06, an online reservation system will be available, allowing individuals to book appointments on any day, at any time, and from any location. 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