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Short-term entry permit for business visits, professional engagements, and short-term business purposes. Issued online with quick processing.

Traditional business visa for short-term business visits from Sri Lankan diplomatic missions. Can be single, double, or multiple entries.

Announced visa for remote workers earning minimum USD 2,000/month. Program details not yet finalized and application process pending.

Entry permit for foreign nationals who have secured employment in Sri Lanka. Must be obtained before traveling and is valid for 30 days to allow entry and transition to residence visa.

Long-term work permit for foreign nationals employed in Sri Lanka. Obtained after arrival with employment entry visa. Renewable annually for continued employment.

10-year residence visa for investors depositing USD 200,000 in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account. Partial withdrawal allowed after 1 year.

Residence visa for foreign nationals requiring extended medical treatment in Sri Lanka. Can also be obtained as tourist ETA for short-term medical visits.

Residence visa for retirees aged 55 and above. Requires monthly remittance of USD 1,500 and fixed deposit of USD 15,000.

New permanent residency scheme for individuals of Sri Lankan descent and their dependents. Allows indefinite residence and work rights.

Residence visa for expatriate professionals working on government-approved projects or BOI-registered projects in Sri Lanka.

Residence visa for foreign clergy, religious workers, missionaries, and volunteers engaged in religious activities at authorized religious institutions.

Long-term residence visa for foreign investors contributing to Sri Lanka's economic development. Requires minimum USD 250,000 investment.

Long-term residence visa for foreign professionals contributing expertise to Sri Lanka. Requires minimum USD 2,000/month remittance for personal support.

Residence visa for spouses of Sri Lankan citizens and their dependent children. Issued only in Colombo by the Department of Immigration.

Permit for parents or guardians of student visa holders under 18 years of age. Allows guardians to reside in Sri Lanka during student's studies.

Permit for foreign nationals pursuing full-time academic study in recognized institutions in Sri Lanka. Valid for the duration of the course.

Short-term entry permit for tourism, sightseeing, and holiday purposes. Available online for most nationalities. Valid for 30 days with double entry allowance.

Traditional tourist visa for sightseeing, holiday, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, and cultural/sports events. Available from Sri Lankan diplomatic missions.

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.

Traditional transit permit for passengers traveling through Sri Lanka to another destination. Available from diplomatic missions for stays up to 30 days.

Visa waiver program allowing nationals from 40 countries to enter Sri Lanka without visa fee. Valid for 30 days with double entry.