This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Sri Lanka is famous for producing finest tea, rubber and coconut, as well as exotic spices.
The main types of Sri Lankan visas are:
Sri Lanka Visit Visa. This is a short-term visa, issued for tourism, business, short family visits, and other short-term purposes. You are not allowed to work in Sri Lanka with a visit/tourist visa!
Sri Lanka Transit Visa. The transit visa is issued for a maximum of two days to foreign nationals who have a layover in Sri Lanka as they are travelling to a third destination.
Sri Lanka Residence Visa. This category of visas includes:
Sri Lanka Work Visa – for those who have found a job with a Sri Lankan company.
Sri Lanka Family Visa– for the spouses and dependent children of a Sri Lankan citizen or resident.
Sri Lanka Investor Visa – for foreign business people or investors.
Sri Lanka Student Visa – for international students admitted into an educational institution in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Religious Visa – for foreign members of the clergy.
