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.
Business Visa
A Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for short period of time. This visa may be issued for single or multiple journeys.
- Business Visa – Standard Visitor Visa
Standard Visitor visa –Business enables businessmen to come to Sri Lanka for short term visits for a period of 06 months limiting the 60 day stay at each visit with the double entry facility.
- For Whom:
Potential businessman living out of Sri Lanka
- Period of Visa:
06 months at one stretch limiting 60 days at each visit (Double entry within the validity period of the visa)
- Visa Fee:
SAARC countries: US $ 35
Non-SAARC US $ 75
- Application mode:
Online through the web site https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
- Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term learning program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
- Not allowed activities:
- Engage in Business/Trade activities,
- Engage in employment paid/unpaid, self –employment
- Live in Sri Lanka for a long period through frequent or successive visits.
- Required Documents:
- A colour photograph in jpg image
- jpg image of data page of valid passport
- Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions
- Business Visa – One Year Multiple Entry Visa
A visa issued to a foreigner who wishes to enter Sri Lanka on several occasions within the overall period authorized by a visa for the purpose of business activities permitting to stay one year limiting 90 days visit at each stay for the potential applicant with the recommendation of the line ministry.
- For Whom:
Potential businessman
- Period of Visa:
12 months at one stretch limiting 90 days at each visit (Multiple entries within the validity period of the visa).
- Visa Fee:
US $ 200
- Application mode:
Online through the web site https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
- Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term learning program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
- Not allowed activities:
- Engage in Business/Trade activities,
- Engage in employment paid or unpaid employments or self –employment or any kind of business activities.
- Live in Sri Lanka for a long period through frequent or successive visits.
- Required Documents:
- A colour photograph in jpg image
- jpg image of data page of valid passport
- Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions
- Business Visa – Two Years Multiple Entry Visa
A visa issued to a foreigner who wishes to enter Sri Lanka on several occasions within the overall period authorized by a visa for the purpose of business activities permitting to stay two years limiting 180 days visit at each stay for the potential applicant.
- For Whom:
Potential Businessman
- Period of Visa:
02 years limiting 180 days stay at each visit (Multiple entries with the validity period of the visa)
- Visa Fee:
US $ 300
- Application mode:
Online through the web site https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
- Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term learning program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
- Not allowed activities:
- Performing any other activities is strictly prohibited
- Engaging in internal politics of the country
- Required Documents:
- A colour photograph in jpg image
- jpg image of data page of valid passport
- Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions
- Business Visa – Five Years Multiple Entry Visa
A visa issued to a foreigner who wishes to enter Sri Lanka on several occasions within the overall period authorized by a visa for the purpose of business activities permitting to stay five years limiting 180 days visit at each stay for the potential applicant.
- For Whom:
Potential Businessmen
- Period of Visa:
05 years limiting 180 days stay at each visit.
- Visa Fee:
US $ 500
- Application mode:
Online through the web site https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
- Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term learning program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
- Not allowed activities:
- Performing any other activities is strictly prohibited
- Engaging in internal politics of the country
- Required Documents:
- A colour photograph in jpg image
- jpg image of data page of valid passport
- Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions
- Business Visa – Ten Years Multiple Entry Visa
A visa issued to a foreigner who wishes to enter Sri Lanka on several occasions within the overall period authorized by a visa for the purpose of business activities permitting to stay ten years limiting 180 days visit at each stay for the potential applicant.
- For Whom:
Potential tourist / Businessman
- Period of Visa:
10 years limiting 180 days stay at each visit.
- Visa Fee:
US $ 1000
- Application mode:
Online through the web site https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
- Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term learning program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
- Not allowed activities:
- Performing any other activities is strictly prohibited
- Engaging in internal politics of the country
- Required Documents:
- A colour photograph in jpg image
- jpg image of data page of valid passport
- Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions
