Sri Lanka•AsiaStudent Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
10,000 LKR
Stay Duration
Duration of course
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permit for foreign nationals pursuing full-time academic study in recognized institutions in Sri Lanka. Valid for the duration of the course.
The Student Visa is available to foreign nationals pursuing full-time academic study in recognized institutions in Sri Lanka, including university students, state-approved education students, and religious students. The institution must apply for entrance visa approval with the Department of Immigration.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
1,500 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent
Admission letter
From recognized institution
Academic qualifications
School/university certificates
Proof of funds
Financial capacity for study and living
Health insurance
Valid health coverage
OptionalSponsor Documents
Institution letter
Confirming admission and course details
Institution registration
Government approved institution
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Advantages
- Valid for entire course duration
- Allows dependents for students under 16
- Can study and stay long-term
- Recognized educational pathway
- Parents/guardians can obtain guardian visa
Considerations
- Cannot switch to other visa types directly
- No work authorization
- Requires institutional sponsor
- Different fee for government university students (Rs. 10,000)
- Cannot be obtained through ETA/tourist visa
Application Process
Get admission
Secure admission to recognized institution
Institution applies to DI&E
Educational institution submits entrance visa request
DI&E notifies embassy
Approval sent to nearest diplomatic mission
Apply for student visa
Apply at Sri Lankan embassy/consulate
Receive student visa
Entry visa issued
Enter Sri Lanka
Travel to country on student visa
Register at immigration
Passport stamped with residence visa
Application Forms
Student Visa Application
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