Residence Visa |
A Residence Visa is a permit for a non-Sri Lankan to obtain residence facilities for special purposes. It is issued to persons of non-Sri Lankan nationality to whom it has been decided to extend residence facilities for the purpose of investment or otherwise, in circumstances where the prescribed authority is satisfied that their stay in Sri Lanka and the pursuit of their vocations are not prejudicial to the best interests of the population.
Important To obtain a Residence Visa, it is necessary to arrive in Sri Lanka on an Entry Visa issued by a Sri Lankan Mission abroad with the concurrence of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration. The fact that you wish to apply for Sri Lankan Residence Visa has to be mentioned when obtaining the entry visa and necessary supporting documents has to be submitted. Visit Visas can't be considered for conversion into Residence 1. Employment Category A. Project Professional personnel whose services are required for projects approved by the state Expatriate personnel employed in projects under Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka
How can I submit my Residence visa application ?
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What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ?
What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of my Residence visa ?
How can I submit my Residence visa application ?
What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of my Residence visa ?
How can I submit my Residence visa application?
What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of my Residence visa?
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application? Request of the institution Recommendation of the Ministry of External Affairs or relevant line ministry If provided for, the agreement or agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the country in concern What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa ? Your residence visa is valid for two (02) years. time period recomended by the line Ministry. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with the recomondation of the respective Line Ministry. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. E. Personnel Employ in a Private Company and their dependants Where can I obtain a Residence visa application form?
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Form 48 Form 65 Company Request Memorandum of association & Article of association Recommendation of Line Ministry What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa ? Your residence visa is valid for one year. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa ? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with the recomondation of the respective Line Ministry. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. 2. Investor Category A. Who desires to invest monetary capital in Sri Lanka Where can I obtain a Residence visa application form?
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Form 48 Form 65 Memorandum of association & Article of association Recommendation of Line Ministry & Board of Investment (BOI) BOI Agreements. What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa ? Your residence visa is valid for one year. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa ? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with the recomondation of the respective Line Ministry & BOI. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form ?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. 3. Religious Category
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Members of Clergy Request letter from Religious Organization Recommendation of Line Ministry 4. Student category
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? For University Students recommendation from Ministry of Higher Education (Link). Letter from the university For Other Students & guardians of students under 16 years of age A request letter from the Academic institution Recommendation from the relevant Embassy / High Commission Encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- for a year per person For religious Students A request letter from the religious organization Recommendation from the line ministry What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa ? Your residence visa is valid for one year or for a period recomended by the Institution/ High commission or Embassy. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa ? For University Students For Other Students & guardians of students under 16 years of age A request letter from the Academic institution Recommendation from the relevant Embassy / High Commission Encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- for a year per person Current year performance report of the student For religious Students Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with the recomondation of the respective Line Ministry. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. 5. Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Agreement. Where can I obtain a Residence visa application form ?
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Letter of request Registration certificate Marriage certificate Birth certificates of children under 16 years of age What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa? Your residence visa is valid for one year. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa ? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. 6. Ex - Sri Lankan and dependants Residence visa request under this category will only be entertained upon continuous stay of 03 months from the date of final arrival to Sri Lanka only. Where can I obtain a Residence visa application form?
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Birth certificates or Birth registration under section 5(2) of the Citizenship Act Citizenship certificates if citizen by registration Marriage certificate if applicable Birth certificates of dependants if applicable What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa ? Your residence visa is valid for one year. It can be renewed annually How can I renew my Residence visa ? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with the recomondation of the respective Line Ministry. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form ?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. 7. Family Members of a Sri Lankan
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo. What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa application ? Spouses Residence visa request under this category will only be considered after 06 months of marriage life and upon continuous stay of 03 months from the date of final arrival to Sri Lanka following the fulfillment of necessary documentary proof. Marriage certificate attested by a competent authority in Sri Lanka or abroad in support of the marriage Birth certificate of Sri Lankan spouse and if the person is citizen by registration, Documents to prove citizenship certificate. Passport or National Identity Card of Sri Lankan spouse. If divorced, divorce decree if ex-spouse deceased, death certificate Consent of Sri Lankan spouse Children if not Sri Lankan Birth certificates of children Passport of applicant What are the fees applicable to my Residence visa ? Please click here for information about visa fees What is the validity period of my Residence visa? Your residence visa is valid for two (2) years. How can I renew my Residence visa? Applications for the extension should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration with a Letter of consent from Sri Lankan spouse. Where can I get a Residence visa renewal Application Form?
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document. |
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