Sri Lanka Transit Visa : immigration.gov.lk
Organisation : Department of Immigration & Emigration
Facility Name : Transit Visa
Applicable For : Foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka
Country : Sri Lanka
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=31
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What is Sri Lanka Transit Visa?
A Transit Visa, as its name implies, is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a brief period which is incidental and in the course of his journey to another destination.
Related / Similar Facility : Overseas Birth Registration Sri Lanka
Who Can Apply For Sri Lanka Transit Visa?
** Any foreign national who is en-route to another country via Sri Lanka is the only eligible applicant for transit visas.
** A Transit Visa is not required by a passenger who enters Sri Lanka in the course of an unbroken journey, and the journey is to be continued by the same vessel or carrier.
** A Transit Visa will also not be required from any person or group when an airline provides a list of such transit passengers and undertakes to carry them on their next available flights.
How To Apply For Sri Lanka Transit Visa?
You can obtain a Transit visa application form from,
** Overseas Sri Lankan Missions
** Download printable versions of the Application Forms from the official website of Sri Lanka Department of Immigration & Emigration
** You can submit a transit visa application to the nearest Sri Lankan Mission or through online https://www.eta.gov.lk.
At a Sri Lankan Mission or Consulate:
** This option is usually used for longer stays (up to 30 days) or if you are not eligible for online ETA.
** Eligibility: Varies depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Contact the nearest mission for details.
** Processing time: Can vary depending on the mission.
** Fees: Can vary depending on the mission and visa type.
** Documents required: Can vary depending on the mission and visa type. Contact the nearest mission for details.
FAQ On Sri Lanka Transit Visa
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Sri Lanka Transit Visa
What are the documents I need to submit with my Transit visa application?
Proof for transiting Sri Lanka
What are the fees applicable to a Transit visa?
Free of charge for a period of 2 days which cannot be extended or converted as any other types of visa.
What is the maximum validity period of a Transit visa?
A transit Visa shall be granted for a maximum of two days at the port of entry.
Additional Information:
** Free Transit: You do not need a visa if you are staying within the airport transit area and your layover is less than 24 hours.
** Double-check the requirements and fees based on your nationality and specific situation before applying.