Visa application / entry requirements: Sri Lanka
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SERVISUM Berlin | all German States, independent of residence |
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:
Austria | Czechia | Germany | Latvia | Poland | Spain | Australia | Malaysia |
Belgium | Denmark | Greece | Lithuania | Portugal | Sweden | South Korea | Switzerland |
Bulgaria | Estonia | Hungary | Luxembourg | Romania | United Kingdom | Canada | Cambodia |
Croatia | Finland | Ireland | Malta | Slovakia | USA | Singapore | |
Cyprus | France | Italy | Netherlands | Slovenia | Japan | New Zealand |
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)
- hotel confirmation
- proof of entry and exit
e.g. flight reservation - letter of invitation
from company in Sri Lanka - company letter
from employer in Germany (sample)
FOR TOURIST VISA
additional to mimimum requirements above
FOR BUSINESS VISA
additional to mimimum requirements above
HANDLING TIME (nlow) |
Website of the embassy: https://www.srilanka-botschaft.de/de/
Please attach the SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment for regular visa.
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Please attach this SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment. Not required for E-Visa. |
You can place an order for the pre-check and/or the pick-up of your documents via using the visafinder. |