The government has introduced significant revisions to the fees charged for issuing driving licences to foreign nationals, according to a new gazette notification issued by Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.

Under the revised fee structure, the previous charge of Rs. 2,000 for issuing a temporary one-month driving licence to a foreign national has been increased to Rs. 15,000.

The revised charges for temporary licences issued to foreign nationals are as follows:

• More than one month and up to two months: Rs. 21,000
  
• More than two months and up to six months: Rs. 30,000
  
• More than six months and up to twelve months: Rs. 45,000
  

The fee for renewing a foreign national’s driving licence has been set at Rs. 15,000, while the same amount will be charged for issuing a duplicate licence in cases where the original is lost or damaged.

The gazette also introduces new fees for individuals holding foreign-issued driving licences:

• Sri Lankan citizens with a foreign licence: Fee increased from Rs. 3,300 to Rs. 30,000 for issuing a new Sri Lankan driving licence.
  
• Foreign nationals with a foreign licence: Fee increased from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 60,000 for issuing a new Sri Lankan driving licence.
  

The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development stated that these revisions are now in effect.