Sri Lankan visa resources
Documents you need for a Sri Lankan visa
The core documents required for Sri Lankan visa and residence applications, starting with a valid passport and the specific supporting evidence each category requires.
Important
All applicants need a passport valid for the duration of the intended stay and, for the ETA, the personal and travel details entered into the online form. The Department's residence-visa guidance repeatedly requires a copy of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport plus category-specific supporting documents.
Residence-visa categories add further evidence: employment visas need employer or Board of Investment (BOI) sponsorship and ministry approvals; student visas need a letter from the approved institution; spouse and dependant visas need marriage and birth certificates; investor and scheme-based visas need proof of the qualifying investment or deposit.
Citizenship and dual-citizenship applications require additional items such as police clearance, an affidavit, passport photographs and certified copies of birth, marriage and citizenship documents, authenticated by the Department or a Sri Lankan overseas mission.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.