To visit the Sri Lankan island, you must have a valid visa. The type of visas will be different as per the purpose of your visit. Not holding a validated visa may cause issues for you during your stay.
Types of visas:
- Tourist visas:
It is valid for 6 months, this visa is not transferable.
- Business visa:
The validity of a business visa is for 6 months, which is expanded up to 5 years. In this case, you have to verify that the purpose of the excursion is commercial.
- Employment visas:
If you are visiting Sri Lanka for work or internship purposes, employment visa will be needed.
- Visas for spouses or families:
If you are traveling to the country with your spouse or his/her family or your own family, this visa type is suitable for you. One will need additional documents to apply for visas with family.
- Student visa:
It is acquired by students for academic purpose. The visa has to be renewed every year and is valid for 5 years.
- Journalist visa:
You can apply for it if you are a journalist and visiting Sri Lanka for a trip, which is ends within 3 months. One has to provide proof by showing a letter from a trustworthy media organization.
- Residence visa:
It is for non-Sri Lankans, who wants to obtain residence facilities.
Steps to apply for Sri Lanka visas:
- Choose the Visa type and the reason for your visit to Sri Lanka.
- Fill your visa application completely.
- Arrange all the required documents before appearing in front of the consular officer. Make sure you have the entire permit ready with yourself.
- Submit everything to the embassy, as asked for.
- At the time of submission, you have to deposit the fee.
Reasons for rejection:
- The Applicants, which are not competent for the category of visa, will be rejected.
- You do not have sufficient funds to bear the trip expenses in Sri Lanka.
Things to keep in mind
- Date of travel should match with the date mentioned in your application form.
- If you have any illegal records.
- If you fail in providing sufficient proof of your eligibility.
- If you don’t have a suitable reason for visiting Sri Lanka
- Avoid any factual mistakes while filling the form.
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