Sri Lanka Passport and Visa entry requirements

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Sri Lanka Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:

To enter Sri Lanka, passports should have one blank page and be valid for at least two months from date of departure.
Visas:

All nationals mentioned in the chart will be issued with a free tourist visa valid for a period of 30 days on arrival at port of entry (for touristic visits only) in Sri Lanka, providing they hold a return or onward ticket or sufficient funds for air ticket, and sufficient funds equivalent to a minimum of US$30 per day for board and lodging for the duration of stay.

The Sri Lankan government has indicated it is thinking about introducing an online tourism visa in the future.

Tourists wishing to stay for over 30 days should apply at their nearest embassy for a 90-day visa. Business and transit visas are required by all nationals, although countries listed above can obtain a landing endorsement from Colombo airport if they wish to leave the airport and enter the country as tourists during the transit.


Application requirements

(1) Valid passport.

(2) Application form.

(3) 2 passport-size photos signed on the back by applicant.

(4) Visa fee, payable by cash or postal order.

(5) Self-addressed stamped envelope, necessary for returning passport by registered post.

(6) Proof of enough funds for duration of trip.

(7) Return or onward ticket. Business: (1)-(7)

(8) A letter from the establishments or organization suggesting the issue of visa and giving information of the status of the applicant, nature of business, duration of stay, enough funds and information of the party, if available in Sri Lanka, with whom the business is to be conducted, including a letter from that company or organization in Sri Lanka.

Working days required:

At least 3 days to complete all the necessary formalities.