Visa guide
Everything you need to prepare a confident visa application.
Processing time
3-5 working days
Starting price
INR 2,800
Visa types
5 options
Support
Expert guidance
01 / Overview
Get ready for Sri Lanka beaches, heritage and hill country with a complete visa document guide.
Purpose of the visa
The appropriate Sri Lankan travel authorisation supports tourism, business, transit, study or medical visits.
Important information
Apply with the same passport you will use to travel and keep your ETA or approval confirmation accessible.
Your next step
Download the checklist, mark off what you have, then send your travel details to our team.
Start application02 / Choose your route
Fees shown are indicative service starting points.
For holidays, sightseeing and visiting friends or family.
Processing
5-10 working days
Fee from
INR 2,800
Validity
Usually 60-90 days from issue
Stay
Up to 30-60 days per visit
Leisure travel and short visits
For meetings, negotiations, trade events and commercial visits.
Processing
7-12 working days
Fee from
INR 4,500
Validity
Usually 90 days to 1 year
Stay
Up to 30-90 days per visit
Business meetings and commercial activity without local employment
For students enrolled in an approved school, college or university.
Processing
10-20 working days
Fee from
INR 7,000
Validity
For the course duration
Stay
As approved by the institution
Full-time study at a recognised institution
For travellers passing through the country en route to another destination.
Processing
3-7 working days
Fee from
INR 1,800
Validity
Usually 15-30 days
Stay
24-96 hours
Airport transit or a short stopover
For planned treatment at an approved hospital or medical provider.
Processing
7-15 working days
Fee from
INR 5,000
Validity
Usually 60-180 days
Stay
As approved for treatment
Medical consultation, treatment and recovery
03 / Prepare well
Original passport with sufficient validity
Recent passport-size photograph
Recent bank statement or financial proof
Confirmed or reserved flight itinerary
Hotel reservation or host address
Signed cover letter explaining the trip
Employment or business documents
04 / Your checklist
Use the interactive checklist on this page or download a printable copy for your file.
Download PDF checklist05 / Passport
Minimum validity
At least 6 months from arrival
Blank pages required
At least 2 blank pages
Passport condition
Original passport in good condition
06 / Photograph
Photo size
35 mm x 45 mm
Background
Plain white background
Face percentage
Face clearly visible and centred
Resolution
Recent high-quality colour image
File size
Up to 2 MB
Format
JPEG
07 / Official details
Embassy address
High Commission of Sri Lanka
K-7, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Consulate address
Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka
10A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071
Working hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Contact information
Phone: +91 11 2301 0201
Email: info@slhcdelhi.org
08 / Start your application
Share your details and our visa team will contact you with the next steps.
