Sri Lanka increases fines for overstaying foreigners

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A new gazette notification was issued revising the fines on visa overstay of foreigners in Sri Lanka.

The gazette was issued by the Ministry of Public Security.

The fine for overstay of 14 days was revised to US $250, while the fine for over 14 days has been revised to US $500.

Those who depart Sri Lanka within seven days from the date of expiry of the period of validity of the original visa, may depart the country by paying the applicable visa fee at the port of departure without paying any penalty, according to the gazette.