Visa regulations are simple. Tourists visiting Sri Lanka can enter the country with minimum formalities Citizens of countries offered visa on arrival can enter Sri Lanka without a prior visa and will be allowed (depending on country of nationality) at the point of entry without any payment. Nationals of countries not classified under the above scheme are required to possess a valid visa, obtained from the respective Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions, prior to entering the country irrespective of the purpose of visit. Tourists should have a return air ticket, sufficient foreign exchange [currency / travelers cheques / credit card] for maintenance.
Visa procedure
As long as your stay is within 30 days you have nothing to worry. You will need to fill a disembarkation/ immigration card. This is available in the plane, or you can ask the cabin crew. If it’s not available on board, you’ll have to collect one from the row of desks just before the immigration officer’s counter. Once you filled it and handed over to the immigration officer, your passport will be stamped with a visa valid for 30 day.
You can either apply and obtain an extended visa from a Sri Lankan Embassy/ ConsulateDepartment of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo 10. This procedure will take about 2-3 hours, and you will have to give a bona fide reason for staying over 30 days. If you are staying in a resort for a long period, the staff will be able to help you with the application.
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