Sri Lanka Tourist Visa for Indians

Sri Lanka, with its tropical climate and diverse landscapes, is known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural traditions. It offers an array of attractions, from the scenic beaches of the south coast to the historical ruins and vibrant markets of Colombo. Key sites include the sacred city of Anuradhapura, home to the legendary Ashoka Tree, and the stunning Adam’s Peak, believed to be Lord Rama's footprint. If you wish to explore this enchanting country, you must get a Sri Lanka tourist visa.

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About Sri Lanka Tourist Visa

Sri Lanka recently launched an e-visa portal for accepting visa applications. However, the service was suspended on 2nd August 2024 as per the instructions of the Supreme Court, and now, the earlier Sri Lanka tourist visa application process has been restored. Before we get into how you can get a Sri Lanka tourist visa from India, here are some key facts about the country:

Key Fact	Details
Country	Sri Lanka
Currency	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) (LKR 1 = INR 0.28)
Language	Sinhala, Tamil
Time Zone	Sri Lanka Time (SLT), UTC +5:30
Popular Tourist Destinations	Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park

Documents Required for Sri Lanka Tourist Visas for Indians

Sri Lanka has specified minimal documentation rules to provide hassle-free entry to travellers. You only need to submit the following documents to get your Sri Lank tourist visa from India.

Passport

Provide a JPEG image/PDF of the bio page of your passport.
The passport should be valid for 6 months or more.

Photos as per Sri Lanka Tourist Photo Requirements

According to Sri Lanka tourist photo requirements, you must submit-

A coloured photograph
It should be a passport-sized photo.

Types of Sri Lanka Tourist Visa

Sri Lanka offers a variety of tourist visa types to accommodate various travel durations and number of entries. Here's a summary of the Sri Lanka tourist visa types available for Indians:

Visa Type	Description	Validity
Single Entry – 30 Days	Enables short-term visits for sightseeing, holidaying, or meeting your friends or relatives.	30 days
Standard Visitor	Allows visits for tourism with each stay limited to 60 days.	6 months, 60 days per visit
One-Year Multiple Entry	Permits visitors to enter the country for tourism multiple times with each stay up to 90 days.	1 year, 90 days per visit
Two Years Multiple Entry	Allows visitors to visit the country multiple times in a long span of 2 years.	2 years, 180 days per visit
Five Years Multiple Entry	Allows visitors to visit the country multiple times in five years.	5 years, 180 days per visit
Ten Years Multiple Entry	Enables long-term tourism with each stay of up to 180 days.	10 years, 180 days per visit

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Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Requirements

You must comply with Sri Lanka visa requirements to experience a smooth and hassle-free visa application process. Here's a list of various requirements that you should keep in mind.

The passport of the applicant should have a validity of 6 months or more.
The applicant should provide a passport-sized coloured photograph while submitting the application.
The applicant must pay the required Sri Lanka visa fee as specified.

How to Apply for a Sri Lanka Tourist Visa?

Indians are eligible for a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Alternatively, you can submit an application at the Sri Lanka High Commission located in New Delhi. Here's a step-wise guide on how to apply for a Sri Lanka tourist visa.

Download the tourist visa application form from the High Commission of Sri Lanka in India.
Fill up the form with your personal information.
Prepare the documents and photos to be submitted along with the application.
Sign the application and submit it at the High Commission's office in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Fee for Indians

You can pay your Sri Lanka tourist visa fees using specified credit or debit cards. This is a non-refundable cost and it varies with your visa type. Here's a table explaining the Sri Lanka tourist visa fees for various visa sub-types.

Visa Type	Fee
Single Entry– 30 Days	USD 50 (INR 4196.49)
Standard Visitor	USD 35 (INR 2937.54)
One-Year Multiple Entry	USD 200 (INR 16,785.97)
Two Years Multiple Entry	USD 300 (INR 25,178.96)
Five Years Multiple Entry	USD 500 (INR 41,964.93)
Ten Years Multiple Entry	USD 1000 (INR 83,929.85)

*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations

FAQs

Q1: Can I get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?

Ans: Yes, Indians are eligible for a tourist visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Q2: What are the types of E-visas available in Sri Lanka?

Ans: On 2nd August 2024, the e-visa services have been suspended until further notice. The older process of issuing visas on arrival and submitting visa applications at the embassy is reinstated until then.
Q3: Do I need to have travel health insurance to visit Sri Lanka?

Ans: No, having a travel health insurance policy is not a mandatory requirement for tourists visiting Sri Lanka. However, you should consider buying such a policy for your financial safety.
Q4: How much visa fee do I have to pay for a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?

Ans: Sri Lanka issues visa-on-arrival free of cost to the nationals of India, China, Russia, Thailand, and other specified countries.
Q5: Can I attend business meetings in Sri Lanka using a tourist visa?

Ans: No, you are not allowed to do any business-related activities in Sri Lanka when you are there on a Sri Lanka tourist visa.

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