Colombo, November 01 (PMD) -  The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch in the coming weeks. 

The department also confirmed it currently holds 50,000 blank passports in stock, with an additional 100,000 passports expected to arrive in November.

A further 150,000 passports are anticipated in December, ensuring ample availability for those applying in the coming months.