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Multiple Entry Visas
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Multiple Entry visa is issued to a foreigner who wishes to enter Sri
Lanka on several occasions for the purpose of business or investment.
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Issuing Authority
By the Sri Lanka Mission abroad - Valid for three months - With the prior permission of the Controller
of Immigration and Emigration. Which can be extended upon arrival when deemed
necessary.
Controller of Immigration and Emigration -
Valid up to 12 months - The recommendation of the relevant organization.
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Eligibility
- Businessman
Any foreigner who visits Sri Lanka for the purpose of business promotion,
business discussion, consultancy, inspection of quality of goods, installation of foreign
purchased equipment etc. on several occasions within a year may be eligible for a Multiple Entry
visa.
- Investor
Any foreigner who visits Sri Lanka for the purpose of seeking investment opportunities, inspecting investment
in Sri Lanka etc. on several occasions within a year may be eligible for a Multiple Entry
visa.
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Period of Validity
Up to a one year. Each stay should not be more than three months.
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Fee and Tax
Multiple Entry visa valid for three months - Treble the
quantum of Visit visa fee listed in
Schedule 'B'.
Multiple Entry visa valid for 12 months - Treble the quantum of Visit visa fee listed in
Schedule 'B'.
and Tax Rs. 10,000/-.
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Procedure for Issuance of Multiple Entry Visa
- By the Sri Lankan Mission abroad
Every foreigner who visits Sri Lanka for the purpose of business or investment on several occasions
within the overall period of visa can apply for a Multiple Entry visa valid for three months at a
Sri Lankan Mission abroad by submitting required documents personally.
- By the Prescribed authority of Immigration and Emigration
Any foreigner who visits Sri Lanka for the purpose of business or investment with prior permission
of Controller of Immigration and Emigration can apply for an extension of a Multiple Entry visa up
to a maximum period of one year by presenting required documents to the prescribed authority of the
Visa Division in the Department of Immigration and Emigration personally.
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Documents Required
1. Multiple Entry visa application form 'B2'.
2. Valid passport of applicant.
3. Three photographs of the applicant. (Bust size approximately 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
4. Documentary proof of purpose of Multiple Entry visit.
5. Evidence of the financial standing of applicant.
6. A written assurance to return to the country of domicile.
7. Finger prints of applicant if necessary.
8. Any other documents the prescribed authority deems necessary.
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Obtain an application form from
- Department of Immigration and Emigration
- Sri Lanka Missions [If living abroad]
- Download an application from the website
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