Serial No

Service

Time Taken

1

Recommendation of Entry Visa

20 min

2

Recommendation for extending the time period of Entry Visa

20 min

3

Issuing of permits to officers of the Non Government Organizations who engage in duties inside Sri Lanka

20 min

4

Recommendation of Residence Visa

30 min

5

Issuing of Timber Permits

011 hr

6

Issuing of permits granted under the explosives act.
(Explosives used to quarry)

1. Covering approval
2. Prior Approval

20 min
20 min

7

Issuing of permits granted under the explosives act. (Using of chemicals)

20 min

8

Issuing of suppliers license granted under the explosive act. 

20 min

9

Issuing of suppliers license granted under the explosives act. (Fire works)

1. Covering Approval
2. Prior Approval

20 min
20 min

10

Issuing of Manufacturer’s license granted under the explosives act.
(Fire works)

10 min

11

Issuing of license to transport explosives

10 min

12

Approval for the cartridges

10 min

13

Issuing of quarterly approval letter for the explosives

10 min

14

Registration of Private Security Agencies

03 weeks

15

Renewal of registration of private Security Agencies

03 days

16

Details regarding statistics of Colombo District

01 hr