Before you apply
Before you apply for a Sri Lankan visa or permit.
3 Sri Lankan resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- Who is eligible for a Sri Lankan visaGuidance
Eligibility for entering or residing in Sri Lanka depends on nationality, purpose of travel and, for longer stays, meeting the conditions of a specific residence-visa category.
- Documents you need for a Sri Lankan visaGuidance
The core documents required for Sri Lankan visa and residence applications, starting with a valid passport and the specific supporting evidence each category requires.
- Extending a tourist visit visa in Sri LankaGuidance
Sri Lanka lets tourists extend their initial visit-visa stay through the Department of Immigration and Emigration, including an online tourist-visa extension service.