Sri Lanka Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No
Australian No
Canadian No
USA No
Other EU No/1
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport should have one blank page and be valid for at least two months from date of departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

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, although countries listed above, with the exception of Malta, can obtain a landing endorsement from Colombo airport if they wish to leave the airport and enter the country as tourists during the transit.

Visa Note

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

(b)Once in Sri Lanka a visa type cannot be changed.

Types of Visa and Cost

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).

Validity

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.

Working Days Required

Generally two days, although sometimes longer depending on the type of visa applied for.
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