What are the websites I should follow in relation to Visa information
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=14
What is a Sri Lankan Visa?
A Sri Lankan visa is an endorsement on a passport or a similar document to facilitate the legal entry of non Sri Lankans into the country and to regulate the period of their stay and the conditions governing such stay.
What are the Types of Sri Lankan Visas?
There are three (03) kinds of visas which permit a person to enter and/or stay in Sri Lanka. 1). Visit Visa A Visit Visa is an entry permit signifying the consent of the Sri Lankan Government for the admission of a foreign national to the country. The Visa contains details of the period of time […]
Who are eligible for Visa Exemptions?
Sri Lankan dual citizens. Children up to 21 years of age, whose birth has been registered under section 5(2) of Citizenship Act of 1948. Children under 21 years of age and born in Sri Lanka for Sri Lankan parents who are holding a foreign nationality.
What are the general eligibility requirements for Sri Lankan Visas?
Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration may grant or issue a visa to you if – Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration is satisfied that you are suitable to enter Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration approves the purpose for which you are entering Sri Lanka. You hold a passport valid for a minimum period of […]
What are the general conditions of a Visit Visa?
You should not engage in any form of employment, paid or unpaid, or in any trade or business other than that specified in the visa during the period of your stay in Sri Lanka. Your visa must be utilized before the date of expiry noted on the visa. Validity of your visa is subject to […]
What are the general conditions of a Residence Visa?
You should not engage in any form of activity other than the condition of your visa It is a multiple entry visa
What are the general conditions of a Transit Visa?
If you are staying more than 24 hours to get your connecting flight, you have to apply for a transit visa through the https://www.srilankaevisa.lk. It is valid only for 48 hours.
How to obtain your Visa to Sri Lanka
With effect from 17th April 2024, all Tourist or Business travelers to Sri Lanka must have e-Visa for entering in to Sri Lanka. Please visit https://www.srilankaevisa.lk for more information. When applying e-Visa by third parties payments are to be made through the arrangement made in website https://www.srilankaevisa.lk Therefore, always ensure that the payments made by accessing to official e-Visa website […]
Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
Yes, most travelers need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. There are different types of visas, including tourist, business, and transit visas.