Sri Lanka
All Visa Pathways(32 visas)
Sri LankaBusiness Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Short-term entry permit for business visits, professional engagements, and short-term business purposes. Issued online with quick processing.
Sri LankaBusiness Purpose Visa
Short-term visit visa for business meetings, negotiations, conferences, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and short-term training programs under one month.
Sri LankaColombo Port City Business Visa
Special economic zone visa for directors, shareholders, and partners of authorized businesses within Colombo Port City, valid 5-10 years with tax incentives.
Sri LankaColombo Port City Employment Visa
Special economic zone work visa for employees of authorized businesses within the Colombo Port City, with zero personal income tax and foreign currency remuneration.
Sri LankaColombo Port City Resident Visa
Residence visa for foreign nationals leasing residential property within the Colombo Port City special economic zone, processed through CPCEC.
Sri LankaDependent Residence Visa
Family reunification residence visa for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of Employment, Investor, or Resident Guest visa holders in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaDigital Nomad Visa (Remote Work Visa)
One-year renewable residence visa for foreign remote workers employed by overseas companies or freelancing, requiring minimum USD 2,000 monthly income, with 5-year option available since 2026.
Sri LankaDiplomatic and Official Residence Visa
Residence visa for diplomats and officials posted at foreign missions accredited to Sri Lanka and their dependents for the duration of their assignment.
Sri LankaETA — Tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Short-term entry permit for tourism, sightseeing, and holiday purposes. Available online for most nationalities. Valid for 30 days with double entry allowance.
Sri LankaEmployment Residence Visa
Residence visa for professionals, technical personnel, and skilled workers employed by government institutions, BOI-approved projects, banks, or private companies in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaEx-Sri Lankan Citizen Residence Visa
Residence visa for former Sri Lankan citizens who hold foreign citizenship and are not dual citizens, and their dependents, for extended stays in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaExtended Tourist Visa (180-Day)
Long-stay tourist visa allowing up to 180 days for extended holidays, applied through the dedicated Sri Lanka Tourist App and online system launched in 2026.
Sri LankaFamily Members Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign spouses and dependent children of Sri Lankan citizens, including spouses of deceased Sri Lankans with dependent children in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaGolden Paradise Residence Visa
Ten-year premium investor visa requiring minimum USD 200,000 deposit in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account, with authorization to work and study in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaGratis Visa (Diplomatic/Official Visit)
Fee-exempt short-stay visa for diplomatic and official passport holders visiting Sri Lanka for consular or diplomatic affairs, valid one year with 90-day stays.
Sri LankaInvestor Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign nationals making significant investments in Sri Lanka, allowing residence to manage and oversee business activities and investments.
Sri LankaMedia and Journalist Visa
Special entry visa for foreign media personnel and journalists requiring accreditation from the Department of Government Information and prior approval from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Sri LankaMedical Treatment Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign nationals undergoing medical treatment in Sri Lanka, with provision for one accompanying medical assistant and dependents.
Sri LankaMy Dream Home Visa Programme
Two-year renewable retirement residence visa for foreign nationals aged 50+, requiring USD 15,000 fixed deposit and USD 1,500 monthly remittance, no employment permitted.
Sri LankaNGO/INGO Personnel Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign staff attached to registered domestic or international non-governmental organizations operating under MOU with the Sri Lankan government.
Sri LankaNGO/Volunteer Residence Visa
Project-tied residence visa for foreign nationals volunteering with registered NGOs or development agencies in Sri Lanka, initially granted for up to one year subject to extension.
Sri LankaRegistered Indians Residence Visa
Special residence visa for persons of Indian origin registered under the 1954 Indo-Lanka Agreement, a historical provision for stateless persons of Indian descent.
Sri LankaRelations of Sri Lankan Citizens Residence Visa
Residence visa for extended family members and relations of Sri Lankan citizens beyond immediate spouse and children.
Sri LankaReligious Worker Residence Visa
Residence visa for members of clergy and religious workers sponsored by religious organizations operating in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaResident Guest Scheme Visa - Investor Category
Five-year premium residence visa for foreign investors depositing minimum USD 250,000 in a special Sri Lankan bank account for approved investment projects.
Sri LankaResident Guest Scheme Visa - Professional Category
Five-year residence visa for skilled foreign professionals contributing expertise to Sri Lanka, requiring USD 2,000 monthly remittance for living expenses.
Sri LankaStudent Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign nationals enrolled at universities or government-approved educational institutions in Sri Lanka for full-time study.
Sri LankaTourist Visa (ETA/eVisa)
Short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, medical tourism, and cultural or sports events, valid for 30 days with double entry.
Sri LankaTransit Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Short-term transit permit for passengers in transit through Sri Lanka. Free for SAARC countries up to 2 days, paid visa required for stays over 48 hours.
Sri LankaTransit Visa
Short-stay entry permit for foreign nationals transiting through Sri Lanka en route to another destination, allowing up to 48 hours.
Sri LankaVisa for Elective Studies/Voluntary Work
Pre-approved entry category for elective students, clinical trainees, and volunteers undertaking short-term academic or humanitarian placements in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaVolunteer and Internship Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign nationals undertaking volunteer work or internships at approved organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions in Sri Lanka.