Sri Lankans at the consulate - in pictures

  • Volunteers and officials at the Sri Lankan consulate in Dubai guide people who have overstayed their visa. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Volunteers and officials at the Sri Lankan consulate in Dubai guide people who have overstayed their visa. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sri Lankans apply for a UAE amnesty so they can return home without paying fines.
    Sri Lankans apply for a UAE amnesty so they can return home without paying fines.
  • Sri Lankan consular officials guide people who have overstayed their visas.
    Sri Lankan consular officials guide people who have overstayed their visas.
  • People who have overstayed their visas waiting for their turn.
    People who have overstayed their visas waiting for their turn.
  • Airlines from Sri Lanka have set up desks to offer discounted fares to people who have overstayed.
    Airlines from Sri Lanka have set up desks to offer discounted fares to people who have overstayed.
  • Close of business at the Sri Lankan consulate in Dubai has been extended from 2pm to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
    Close of business at the Sri Lankan consulate in Dubai has been extended from 2pm to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
  • People on expired visas are encouraged to legalise their stay by applying for the amnesty or leaving the country without paying fines.
    People on expired visas are encouraged to legalise their stay by applying for the amnesty or leaving the country without paying fines.
  • Amnesty seekers are being urged to approach authorities early for assistance on the process, which runs until October.
    Amnesty seekers are being urged to approach authorities early for assistance on the process, which runs until October.