Sri Lanka Court Visa : immigration.gov.lk

Organisation : Department of Immigration & Emigration
Facility Name : Court Visa
Applicable For : Personal who are appearing for court cases in Sri Lanka
Country : Sri Lanka
Website : https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=18#l10

What is Court Visa?

A Court Visa in Sri Lanka is a special type of residence visa that allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for the purpose of attending court proceedings. This visa is typically issued for a short period of time, just enough to cover the duration of the court case.

Related / Similar Facility : Dual Citizenship Sri Lanka

Who Can Apply For Court Visa?

Personal who are appearing for court cases in Sri Lanka to submit their proceedings as a party of such court case

How To Apply For Court Visa in Sri Lanka?

You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo.

You can obtain a Residence visa application form
** Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.
** Download printable versions of the Application Forms from the official website of Sri Lanka Department of Immigration & Emigration

Documents Required For Court Visa

** Request letter
** Latest court proceedings indicating the next hearing date of the case
** A copy of the Bio Data Page of applicant’s passport
** Health Protection plan (Can get through the www.health.gov.lk/IHU)

FAQ On Court Visa

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Court Visa

What is the validity period of my Residence visa?
Your residence visa is valid 14 days from the next hearing date of the court case. It can be renewed depending on the court proceedings

How can I renew my Residence visa?
Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla.

What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of my Residence visa?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document.

Documents required:
** Completed application form (obtain from DI&E website or Sri Lankan embassy/consulate)
** Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay)
** Two passport-sized photographs
** Letter from your Sri Lankan lawyer confirming your need for a Court Visa
** Copy of court summons or related documentation
** Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (bank statements, travel documents)
** Visa fee (US$200)

Additional points:
** Court Visas are typically valid for the duration of your court case, with the possibility of extension upon request.
** You cannot work in Sri Lanka on a Court Visa.
** Comply with all court orders and reporting requirements while on the visa.
** Renew your visa before it expires if your court case continues.