🇱🇰 Motor Traffic Fee Update: New Levies for Foreign Driving Licence Holders 📈

• The Transport Ministry has announced revisions to the Motor Traffic (Driving Licence Levy) Regulations of 2022, effective immediately via Gazette No. 2463/04. • Key Charges for Obtaining a Local Licence: • Sri Lankan citizens holding a foreign licence: Rs. 30,000. • Non-citizens converting an overseas licence to a Sri Lankan one: Rs. 60,000. • A new series of additional charges have been introduced for non-citizens and short-term visitors for services like renewals, duplicates, and temporary licences, ranging from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 45,000, depending on the type and duration. • The Ministry states the adjustments reflect current policy requirements and aim for improved revenue administration.