Visit Visa

Visit Visa Extension

Every tourist can apply the ETA prior to their visit to Sri Lanka.
Please visit  https://eta.gov.lk for further details

How can I renew my tourist visa ?

1. There are four types of tourists visa extensions:
   1. ETA (Visa obtained through Electronic Travel Authorization system) (On payment basis)
       
   2. 30 days tourists visa (On payment basis) (Obtained before - 27 September 2024)
       
   3. 30 days free tourist visa for seven nationals (On payment basis)
      (China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia)
       
   4. 06 months tourist visa and 06 months business visa (No payment) (Obtained before - 27 September 2024)
       
2. The above tourists visa categories can be extended as follows:
   1. Tourists visa obtained through  ETA can be extended online https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/login.php  or by visiting head office of Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla.
       
   2. 30 days tourist visa extension can be obtained on online https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/login.php  or by visiting head office of Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla.
       
   3. Extension for 30 days free tourist visa for the seven nationals (China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia) can be obtained online https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/login.php  or by visiting Department of Immigration and Emigration head office, Battaramulla.
       
   4. 06 months tourist visa and six months business visa can be extended 60 more days by dedicating  the double entry facility. This extension can be obtained only online by accessing https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/OnlineVisa/pages/visaextension/visaextension.xhtml

What are the documents I need to extend the visit visa ?

Tourist visa

1. Return air ticket.
2. Address and the telephone number of the place of accommodation.
3. The application along with the photograph of the applicant.
4. Valid Passport.

* It is compulsory for the applicant to be present to apply and to collect the visa. (Those who wish to submit applications at the Department of Immigration and Emigration Head Office only).

Where can I get tourist visa renewal Application Form ?

1. Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.
2. Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of my tourist visa ?

Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document.