Sri LankaShort-term entry permit for business visits, professional engagements, and short-term business purposes. Issued online with quick processing.
Sri LankaShort-term visit visa for business meetings, negotiations, conferences, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and short-term training programs under one month.
Sri LankaSpecial economic zone visa for directors, shareholders, and partners of authorized businesses within Colombo Port City, valid 5-10 years with tax incentives.
Sri LankaSpecial economic zone work visa for employees of authorized businesses within the Colombo Port City, with zero personal income tax and foreign currency remuneration.
Sri LankaResidence visa for foreign nationals leasing residential property within the Colombo Port City special economic zone, processed through CPCEC.
Sri LankaSri LankaOne-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 LankaResidence visa for diplomats and officials posted at foreign missions accredited to Sri Lanka and their dependents for the duration of their assignment.
Sri LankaShort-term entry permit for tourism, sightseeing, and holiday purposes. Available online for most nationalities. Valid for 30 days with double entry allowance.
Sri LankaResidence visa for professionals, technical personnel, and skilled workers employed by government institutions, BOI-approved projects, banks, or private companies in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaResidence 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 LankaLong-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 LankaResidence visa for foreign spouses and dependent children of Sri Lankan citizens, including spouses of deceased Sri Lankans with dependent children in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaTen-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 LankaFee-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 LankaResidence visa for foreign nationals making significant investments in Sri Lanka, allowing residence to manage and oversee business activities and investments.
Sri LankaSpecial 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 LankaResidence visa for foreign nationals undergoing medical treatment in Sri Lanka, with provision for one accompanying medical assistant and dependents.
Sri LankaTwo-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 LankaResidence visa for foreign staff attached to registered domestic or international non-governmental organizations operating under MOU with the Sri Lankan government.
Sri LankaSri LankaResidence visa for extended family members and relations of Sri Lankan citizens beyond immediate spouse and children.
Sri LankaResidence visa for members of clergy and religious workers sponsored by religious organizations operating in Sri Lanka.
Sri LankaFive-year premium residence visa for foreign investors depositing minimum USD 250,000 in a special Sri Lankan bank account for approved investment projects.
Sri LankaFive-year residence visa for skilled foreign professionals contributing expertise to Sri Lanka, requiring USD 2,000 monthly remittance for living expenses.
Sri LankaResidence visa for foreign nationals enrolled at universities or government-approved educational institutions in Sri Lanka for full-time study.
Sri LankaShort-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, medical tourism, and cultural or sports events, valid for 30 days with double entry.
Sri LankaShort-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 LankaShort-stay entry permit for foreign nationals transiting through Sri Lanka en route to another destination, allowing up to 48 hours.
Sri LankaSri LankaResidence visa for foreign nationals undertaking volunteer work or internships at approved organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions in Sri Lanka.