Eligibility

Being a foreign national who desires to enter Sri Lanka, who holds a return air ticket and sufficient funds [currency / travelers cheques / credit card] for maintenance.

Mode of Issue

Bona fide tourists from the countries listed in Schedule 'A' are permitted entry upon arrival in Sri Lanka for 30 days stay. No further extension beyond 30 days is granted until further notice. However further extension shall only be considered with valid reasons. Those who visit for purposes other than holiday should obtain prior visas.

The Sri Lankan Missions abroad may continue to grant tourist visas up to a period of three months for bona-fide tourists after recovering necessary fees.

Nationals of countries not listed in Schedule 'A' should obtain prior Visit visas whatever the purpose of visit is.