Get your Sri Lanka visa

The Sri Lanka Business ETA is an online authorization for foreign nationals traveling for business purposes. It is valid for six months and allows multiple entries, with each visit limited to 30 days.

Extensions can be arranged in Sri Lanka through the Department of Immigration in Colombo.

Required Documents

• 🪪 A valid passport
• 🎟️ Round trip confirmation (if traveling by air)
• 💵 Proof of enough funds to cover your expenses while in Sri Lanka
• 💉 Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
• 💳 Credit or debit card – to pay the processing and government fees
• 📧 A valid email address – to receive the approved ETA and updates

The Tourist Visa is a paper visa issued to travelers not eligible for an ETA who wish to visit Sri Lanka for tourism or leisure. It is valid for up to 30 days and may be issued as a single- or double-entry visa. Stays are limited to 30 days, with extensions available through Sri Lanka’s immigration authorities.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

The Business Visa is a paper visa for travelers not eligible for an ETA who intend to enter Sri Lanka for business activities, including meetings, negotiations, conferences, or workshops. It is valid for up to 30 days, with single- or double-entry options. Stays are capped at 30 days, and extensions may be requested while in the country.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

The Study Visa is granted to students enrolled at accredited educational institutions for programs longer than those covered by an ETA. It is usually valid for one year, may be issued as a single- or multiple-entry visa, and aligns with the academic course duration. Extensions are available through the Immigration Department.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

The Transit Visa is required for travelers passing through Sri Lanka on their way to another destination. It is typically valid for 48 hours, issued as a single-entry visa, and cannot be extended. Longer stays require an ETA or standard visa.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

• Medical Visa: The Medical Visa is granted to patients undergoing treatment in Sri Lanka and their accompanying medical assistants. It is generally valid for one year, with multiple entries permitted. The stay period is set according to the visa issued, and extensions can be arranged through the Department of Immigration.
  
  

• Gratis Visa: The Gratis Visa is issued to official or diplomatic travelers undertaking duties in Sri Lanka. Validity, entries, and stay periods are determined case by case and align with the length of the mission. Extensions are available through official state channels.
  
  

• Employment Visa: The Employment Visa is granted to foreign nationals offered general employment in Sri Lanka. It is typically valid for one year with multiple entries and usually aligns with the duration of the government-approved employment contract. Extensions may be obtained locally through the Immigration Department.
  
  

• Investor Visa: The Investor Visa is intended for individuals seeking to invest in Sri Lanka’s economy under government-defined thresholds. It is valid for up to ten years and permits multiple entries. Stays correspond to the visa issued, with extensions possible if the investment is maintained.
  
  

• Private Sector Visa: The Private Sector Visa is for foreign nationals offered employment in Sri Lanka’s private sector. It is generally valid for one year, allows multiple entries, and aligns with the duration of the approved employment contract. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department.
  
  

• Banking Sector Visa: The Banking Sector Visa applies to foreign nationals employed in Sri Lanka’s banking sector. It is usually valid for one year with multiple entries, and the stay corresponds to the terms of the employment contract. Extensions are available through the Immigration Department.
  
  

• NGO Visa: The NGO Visa is issued to individuals employed by non-governmental organizations operating in Sri Lanka. It is typically valid for one year, permits multiple entries, and aligns with the length of the employment contract. Extensions can be arranged through the Immigration Department.
  
  

• Religious Visa: The Religious Visa is for foreign nationals traveling to Sri Lanka for religious work not covered by an ETA or short-stay visa. Validity, entries, and stay periods are determined case by case. Extensions are possible while in Sri Lanka through the Immigration Department.
  
  

• Court Visa: The Court Visa is issued to foreign nationals required to participate in court proceedings in Sri Lanka. It is generally valid for 14 days from the hearing date, issued as a single-entry visa, and may be extended to cover the duration of the proceedings.
  
  Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*