Sri Lanka•AsiaSpouse/Family Residence Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for spouses of Sri Lankan citizens and their dependent children. Issued only in Colombo by the Department of Immigration.
The Spouse Visa is issued to foreign spouses of Sri Lankan citizens and their dependent children. The visa is valid for one year and is renewable. Special documentation is required if the Sri Lankan spouse is a registered citizen or if there has been prior divorce or death of a previous spouse.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent
Marriage certificate
Attested by competent authority
Spouse's ID/passport
Copy of Sri Lankan citizen spouse
Spouse's birth certificate
If Sri Lankan citizen spouse
Citizenship certificate
If spouse is by registration
OptionalDivorce decree
If previously divorced
OptionalDeath certificate
If spouse deceased
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Advantages
- Long-term family residence
- Renewable indefinitely
- Allows dependent children
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Work-eligible status
Considerations
- Requires marriage to Sri Lankan citizen
- Issued only in Colombo
- Annual renewal required
- Visa cancelled if marriage dissolved
- Must maintain family residence
Application Process
Prepare marriage documentation
Obtain attested marriage certificate
Gather supporting documents
Collect spouse's ID, birth certificate
Submit application
Apply at DI&E in Colombo
Processing
2-4 weeks review
Receive visa
Residence visa stamped in passport
Include dependents
Children can be included in application
Application Forms
Spouse Visa Application
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