Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

All nationals will be issued with landing endorsements free of charge valid for a period of 30 days on arrival at port of entry (for touristic visits only), providing tourist holds a return or onward ticket or sufficient funds for air ticket and sufficient funds equivalent to minimum US$30 per day for board and lodging for the duration of stay, except:
1. nationals of Malta who require a visa in advance.

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.

(a) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist and Business: single-entry, up to three months; multiple-entry, up to three months; multiple-entry, up to 12 months. Prices vary according to nationality - check with nearest consulate (see Contact Addresses).

As above. Visitors can request to extend their stay by applying to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Third Floor, 41 Ananda Rajakaruna Mw. Colombo 10, Sri Lanka (tel: (11) 532 9300; www.immigration.gov.lk). This is issued at the discretion of the authorities who must be satisfied that the applicant has at least US$30 per day for the stay and holds an onward or return ticket for travel.

At least three.