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Online Application for Visa Extension

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Non-resident visa extension.

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How to apply for Visa Extension

• Step 1 Register yourself by providing the requested details. After the registration, you can login to this system by providing your email and password.
• Step 2 Fill the applicant’s details. Details requested with * are mandatory.
• Step 3 Upload files. Uploading the photograph and the data page of the Passport is mandatory. Other files could be uploaded as per the availability. Providing details as much as possible will facilitate the Department to grant the visa extension.
• Step 4 Confirm and Save the details. You can use the same login to apply for other members in your group. For Non Residence Visa , the maximum number of applications which can be submitted in one time will be five .
• Step 5 Now you have successfully applied for Visa Extension and all the updates in this regard will be sent to your registered email.
• Step 6 After approving the visa extension, the notification will be sent to your registered email address and if it contains any payment, the payment breakdown will be sent to you along with the notification.
• Step 7 Once the visa is granted, the details of the visa will be sent to your registered email address.

Considering the prevailing circumstances, if the applicant is unable to present, an authorized third party is allowed to submit the application on behalf of the applicant. This is valid for both individual and group applications.

Arrangements have been made to implement the following preventive measures for the safety of customers who attend the Department to obtain services and the Staff of the Department. Hence, you are kindly requested to adhere to the following instructions.

• Everyone who enters the Department premises should wear face masks. After the registration, you can login to this system by providing your email and password.
• Prior to entering the Department building, everyone should wash their hands at the places where facilities are provided to clean hands.
• Body temperature of all the persons entering the office will be checked before entering the premises and everyone must give their support for that purpose and persons with body temperature more than 98.4 °F or 37 °C are not allowed to enter.
• Persons who have one or more of the symptoms of Covid- 19 such as cough, fever, cold, sore throat, body aches, shortness of breath, a person who has been in close contact with a Covid - 19 patient for the last 14 days, a person who has been quarantined for the Covid - 19 must not arrive to the office seeking services.
• Since the service will be provided for a limited number of applicants per day, you must maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter with others.

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Instruction to Applicants

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Sri lankan identity overseas, general information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

With effect from 17th April 2024, all Tourist or Business travelers to Sri Lanka must have e-Visa for entering in to Sri Lanka. Please visit https://www.srilankaevisa.lk for more information.

When applying e-Visa by third parties payments are to be made through the arrangement made in website https://www.srilankaevisa.lk    Therefore, always ensure that the payments made by accessing to official e-Visa website and avoid making repayment at the port of entry to Sri Lanka.

What are the Working Hours?

• Acceptance of all applications: 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

The office closes on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

What is a Sri Lankan Visa?

A Sri Lankan visa is an endorsement on a passport or a similar document to facilitate the legal entry of non Sri Lankans into the country and to regulate the period of their stay and the conditions governing such stay.

What are the Types of Sri Lankan Visas?

There are three (03) kinds of visas which permit a person to enter and/or stay in Sri Lanka.

A Visit Visa is an entry permit signifying the consent of the Sri Lankan Government for the admission of a foreign national to the country.  The Visa contains details of the period of time and the condition/s of the stay.

There are two sub-categories which come under visit visas :-

Tourist Visa

A Tourist Visa is issued to bona-fide tourists who want to enter Sri Lanka for sightseeing or holidaying, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatments, participate in art, music and dance events, participate in sport events for a short period of time.

Business Purpose Visa

A Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for short period of time. This visa may be issued for single or multiple journeys.

Residence Visa

A residence visa is a permit for a non-Sri Lankan to obtain residence facilities for special purposes.

There are thirteen (13) sub-categories which come under residence visas

What Eligibility category do I belong?

Employment Category

• Professional personnel whose services are required for projects approved by the government.
• Expatriate personnel employed in projects under Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka and their dependents.
• Personnel employed at banks and their dependents
• Personnel employed in a private company and their dependents
• Personnel employed in Colombo Port City  
• Personnel who desire to invest monetary capital in Sri Lanka
• Personnel who engage in business activities in Sri Lanka
• Members of the Clergy
• Personnel who engage in religious activities  
• University Students
• Students in Educational Institutions approved by the government
• Volunteers  

Personnel attached to Non-Governmental Organizations or International Non-Government Organizations and their dependents

Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Indo-Lanka Agreement .-  - Extension only

Ex- Sri Lankans and their dependents

Family Members of a Sri Lankan

• Spouses and their dependents
• Children holding foreign nationality  

Diplomatic and Official visa

• Diplomats and officers who are attached to a foreign mission in Sri Lanka
• Their Spouse and dependants  

My Dream Home Visa Programme - Extension only

Resident Guest Visa Programme- Extension only

Medical Visa

• Personal who are under medical treatments
• Medical Assistant and dependents of the medical visa holder  
• Personal who has a pending court case in which he need to be appear before a court

Transit Visa

A Transit Visa is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a short period which is incidental and in the course of his journey to another destination.

Who are eligible for Visa Exemptions?

• Sri Lankan dual citizens.
• Children up to 21 years of age, whose birth has been registered under section 5(2) of Citizenship Act of 1948.
• Children under 21 years of age and born in Sri Lanka for Sri Lankan parents who are holding a foreign nationality.

Who are eligible for Gratis Visa?

The holder of a Diplomatic or Official Passport or a passport with a valid Diplomatic or Official endorsement. They will not be required to pay any fees for the visa as per the recommendation of the Line Ministry.

What are the countries Sri Lanka has entered into visa exemption agreements for Diplomatic/Official and Service Passport holders for their short term Diplomatic or Official visits?

Please see the list of countries and the allowed duration through the link here

What are the general eligibility requirements for Sri Lankan Visas?

Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration may grant or issue a visa to you if -

• Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration is satisfied that you are suitable to enter Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration approves the purpose for which you are entering Sri Lanka.
• You hold a passport valid for a minimum period of six months from the date you arrive in Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration is satisfied that you have adequate funds for your maintenance whilst in Sri Lanka and for the payment of your return passage to the country which issued your passport.
• You are in possession of a written assurance (ticket) to return to the country of domicile or a visa to the next country of destination if you are a visit visa holder.

What are the general conditions of a Visit Visa?

• You should not engage in any form of employment, paid or unpaid, or in any trade or business other than that specified in the visa during the period of your stay in Sri Lanka.
• Your visa must be utilized before the date of expiry noted on the visa.
• Validity of your visa is subject to entry into Sri Lanka during the indicated entry period.
• It is a Double entry for the tourist visa and double entry for business visa within 1 st  60 days (This facility will be terminated if you apply for a visa extension)
• Applications for the extension of all visas should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration or online through the link here . The extension is single entry and it will be canceled once you leave the country.
• At present, business visa cannot be extended through online

What are the general conditions of a Residence Visa?

• You should not engage in any form of activity other than the condition of your visa
• It is a multiple entry visa

What are the general conditions of a Transit Visa?

If you are staying more than 24 hours to get your connecting flight, you have to apply for a transit visa through the  https://www.srilankaevisa.lk . It is valid only for 48 hours.

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. 

The authorities in Sri Lanka set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Sri Lankan High Commission in the UK . 

COVID-19 rules 

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Sri Lanka. 

Passport validity requirements 

To enter Sri Lanka, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the day you arrive. 

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.  

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. 

Visa requirements 

Tourist visas are normally valid for 30 days. If you overstay your visa you could be fined or detained by the police. 

You must follow the guidelines for tourists issued by Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration department . 

Applying for a visa 

You should apply for a  Sri Lanka eVisa online, at least a few days before departure. You should get your approval notice within 24 hours, and you can use this to enter Sri Lanka. 

You can complete an  online arrival form  3 days before arriving in Sri Lanka. The service is free and may save time when you arrive.

If you want to extend your visa, contact  the Immigration and Emigration Department . 

You do not need a visa if you’re travelling through Sri Lanka by air, as long as the connecting flight is within 24 hours of your arrival. Check with your airline about transit times.

Vaccination requirements  

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Sri Lanka’s guide . 

Depending on your circumstances, this may include a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Sri Lanka . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. 

Taking money into Sri Lanka 

Most major banks allow Visa and Mastercard cash withdrawals. There are ATMs in major towns and cities, but not all accept international cards. 

You cannot transfer money without an exchange control permit issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka . 

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  The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighted 2024 would be a challenging year in terms of economic recovery and path to growth but there is hope, as the economy is on the right track.

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