Visa application / entry requirements: Sri Lanka

German citizens can apply for an e-visa online for a stay of up to 30 days. If the planned stay is longer than 30 days, a regular visa is required.

This also includes citizens of the following countries:

E-VISA

German citizens need to apply for a so-called E-Visa (electronic visa) online, if the stay in Sri Lanka is less than 30 days.

E-Visa for Sri Lanka allows for a double entry with a stay up to 30 days. It should be applied for at least one week before the planned date of departure.

The application can be processed via the following website: http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

How you can apply for an E-Visa via SERVISUM is shown in the black box on the right.

REGULAR VISA
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

• visa application form
  depending on visa categorie, see on the right
  
  
• passport
  original, at least valid for 6 months after journey
  
  non-German applicants
• current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
• valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen)


FOR TOURIST VISA

additional to mimimum requirements above


• hotel confirmation
  
  
• proof of entry and exit
  e.g. flight reservation

FOR BUSINESS VISA

additional to mimimum requirements above

• letter of invitation 
  from company in Sri Lanka
  
  
• company letter 
  from employer in Germany (sample)

Website of the embassy: https://www.srilanka-botschaft.de/de/