Department of Immigration and Emigration

Sri Lankan Identity Overseas



Non - Resident Visa

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.

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 sports event, competitions and activities related to cultural performance.

  • Allowed activities:
     
    • Sightseeing / Holidaying
    • Visiting friend and relatives
    • Medical treatment including Ayurvedic and Yoga
    • Participating sports events, competition and activities relating to cultural performance
       
  • Not allowed activities:
     
    • Engage in Business/Trade activities,
    • Taking part in Meetings, conferences, Short term training programs, Art, Music, Dance events/festivals
    • Engage in employment paid/unpaid, self –employment.
    • Live in Sri Lanka for a long period through frequent or successive visits
       
  • Required Documents:
     
    • jpg image of data page of valid passport

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  • Dep. of Immigration and Emigration
  • "Suhurupaya", Sri Subhuthipura Road,
  • Battaramulla.
  • 1962 / +94 112 101 500
  • +94 011 2885 358
  • controller@Immigration.gov.lk
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