Visa Information

Law
Immigrants and Emigrants Act No. 20 of 1948, it's Regulations and subsequent amendments.

Prescribed Authority
  • Controller of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo.
  • Heads of Sri Lanka Missions abroad


  • Types of Visas
  • Multiple Entry
  • Residence
  • Visit
  • Transit
  • Visas to Registrants under the Special Resident Guest Scheme


  • Hand Over Application
  • Multiple Entry / Transit / Visit visa applications should be made to the nearest Sri Lanka Mission.
    In the absence of such a mission, arrangements could be made through the Dept. of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka, to enter and stay in the country.
  • Applications for the extension of above Visas should be made to the Dept. of Immigration and Emigration.
  • Applications for Residence Visa / Visas under the Special Resident Guest Scheme should be made to the Dept. of Immigration and Emigration.
  • Note: Valid travel documents should cover a period of two months beyond the period that the applicants intend to stay in Sri Lanka.

    Eligibility
    Any foreign national who desires to enter Sri Lanka, who holds a return air ticket and sufficient funds [currency / travellers cheques / credit card] for maintenance.

    Mode of Issue
    Bona fide tourists permitted entry upon arrival in Sri Lanka for 30 days stay. Those who visit for purposes other than holiday should obtain prior Visit Visas.

    More Information
    Deputy Controller [Visa]
    Department of Immigration and Emigration
    # 23 Station Road, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka.

    Phone: 94-11-2597511
    Fax: 94-11-2597511
    E-Mail: dcvisa@sltnet.lk

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