TOURIST:
Visa is not required for stay up to 30
days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport
valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket. |
1 |
Passport Requirements: Send
us your original, signed
passport valid
for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page
available for visa stamp(s). The Amendment pages in the back of
the passport can't be used for visa stamp. |
2 |
Visa
Application Form: One
visa application form per applicant
properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on
each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the
processing of your visa. |
3 |
Photo Requirements: Two
recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and
with a plain/light background. (snapshots are not accepted).
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4 |
A letter of invitation from
sponsor (either host company or individual in Sri Lanka)
explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of
travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of
stay, place of stay, and contact information. |
5 |
Proof of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel
agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating
travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead
confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
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6 |
Business Letter - Original letter from employer or
sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the
applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position
held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. |
7 |
Complete the Passport Rush
Service Order Form You must
include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and
resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
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Service Fees
•Regular
( 7 day) Processing
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$60.00 |
•Rush
(24 Hours) Processing |
$120.00 |
•Emergency
(Same Day) Processing |
$240.00 |
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Visa Validity
Visas are valid for three
months and allow one month stay. |
Visa Processing Time
Visas are usually processed
in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be
available for additional fees. Please visit our
Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is
defined as any attempt made by Passport Rush to retrieve the
visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to
process the visa.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased
until all visas and passports are secured and in your
possession. |