IMPORTANT NOTICE
The online application system visa has been restored with effect from 27.09.2024.
Tourists from Belgium and Luxembourg are advised to obtain visas on line through the web portal www.eta.gov.lk.
General Information
What is a Sri Lankan Visa?
A Sri Lankan visa is an endorsement on a passport or a similar document to facilitate the legal entry of non Sri Lankans into the country and to regulate the period of their stay and the conditions governing such stay.
What are the Types of Sri Lankan Visas?
There are three (03) kinds of visas which permit a person to enter and/or stay in Sri Lanka.
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.
There are two sub-categories which come under visit visas :-
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 art, music and dance events, participate in sport events for a short period of time. This visa may be issued a single, double or multiple entries.
Business Purpose 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, double or multiple journeys.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels, Belgium | |||
Revised Visa Charges w.e.f. 04.07.2024 | |||
No. | Visa Category | Revised Visa Fees w.e.f. 04.07.2024 | |
USD ($) | Euro (€) | ||
1 | Tourist Visa with Single Entry for 30 Days | 50 | 48 |
2 | Tourist Visa with Double Entry for 6 months with 60 days stay limit | 75 | 72 |
3 | Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 1 Year with 90 days stay limit | 200 | 192 |
4 | Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 2 Years with 180 days stay limit | 300 | 288 |
5 | Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 5 Years with 180 days stay limit | 500 | 480 |
6 | Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 10 Years with 180 days stay limit | 1,000 | 959 |
7 | Business Visa with Double Entry for 6 months with 60 days stay limit | 75 | 72 |
8 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 1 Year with 90 days stay limit | 200 | 192 |
9 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 2 Years with 180 days stay limit | 300 | 288 |
10 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 5 Years with 180 days stay limit | 500 | 480 |
11 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 10 Years with 180 days stay limit | 1,000 | 959 |
13 | Transit Visa with for 4 Days | 25 | 24 |
14 | Entry Visa | 55 | 53 |
Visit Visa Extension
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A residence visa is a permit for a non-Sri Lankan to obtain residence facilities for special purposes.
There are thirteen (13) sub-categories which come under residence visas
What Eligibility category do I belong?
Employment Category
Personnel attached to Non-Governmental Organizations or International Non-Government Organizations and their dependents
Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Indo-Lanka Agreement.- - Extension only
Ex- Sri Lankans and their dependents
Family Members of a Sri Lankan
Diplomatic and Official visa
My Dream Home Visa Programme - Extension only for the current visa holders
Resident Guest Visa Programme- Extension only for the current visa holders
Medical Visa
A Transit Visa is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a short period which is incidental and in the course of his journey to another destination.
Who are eligible for Visa Exemptions?
Who are eligible for Gratis Visa?
The holder of a Diplomatic or Official Passport or a passport with a valid Diplomatic or Official endorsement. They will not be required to pay any fees for the visa as per the recommendation of the Line Ministry.
What are the countries Sri Lanka has entered into visa exemption agreements for Diplomatic/Official and Service Passport holders for their short term Diplomatic or Official visits?
Please see the list of countries and the allowed duration through the link here
What are the general eligibility requirements for Sri Lankan Visas?
Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration may grant or issue a visa to you if -
What are the general conditions of a Visit Visa?
What are the general conditions of a Residence Visa?
What are the general conditions of a Transit Visa?
If you are staying more than 24 hours to get your connecting flight, you have to apply for a transit visa at the port of entry on your arrival or from Sri Lankan Missions Abroad before your arrival. It is valid only for 48 hours.
Special Note:
Restricted nationals will not be able to apply tourist visa on arrival at the port of entry.