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Flight moved to day 32 - do they just fine you at CMB?

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Farid Qureshi•263 rep•2

Free 30-day ETA, original out on day 28, airline rebooked us to day 32 because of a Gulf disruption. Can we just pay at CMB or do we need the extension portal now?

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Do not plan to "just pay at the airport". Official line is apply before expiry. Starting an online form is not a shield if it expires. Immigration HQ or the e-services portal is the clean path. Travel-agency blogs throw around USD 250-500+ overstay numbers - I have not seen an official schedule, treat overstay as expensive and mood-ruining, not a casual fee. If you are already on day 29, go to Battaramulla or hammer the portal. Do not go to Sigiriya and hope.

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Buddhika Senanayake•2030 rep•1

We extended from Kandy on day 22 when our flight slipped. Took 4 days. Better than a departure-hall argument.

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Ainsley Bourque•158 rep•1

If the portal is slow, Battaramulla in person. Take passport, photo, address, the new ticket.

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Nuwan Kodagoda•2140 rep•1

Starting the extension today. Not gambling on the airport desk.

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Farid Qureshi•263 rep•2

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