(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne conducted a mobile consular service for the Sri Lankan community on 28 October 2023 at the Box Hill Town Hall under the guidance of Consul General Sandith Samarasinghe. This initiative was aimed at bringing essential consular assistance and services closer to communities, ensuring convenience and accessibility for all.
During the service, consulate staff provided range of services including applications for new passports, dual citizenships driving license, and certification of documents. The Consulate processed over 20 applications and provided on-site payment facilities and online appointment facility, for those who wished to follow up with appointments to the consulate.
Visitors to the booth commended the consulate for this initiative, saying that it was very convenient for those who found it difficult to come to Melbourne on weekdays, and requested that the consulate carry out similar services in the future.
