This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
Passport issuance has been suspended at the Department of Immigration, with authorities citing unavoidable circumstances as the reason.
According to the Directorate of Immigration Services, normal services are expected to resume on Friday, December 27, 2019.
During the suspension period, the department's system will undergo unscheduled maintenance.
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