How to Apply for Sri Lanka Visa from Dubai – Perfect Guide

Countries that Need to Obtain Sri Lanka Visa

• Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa in advance from a Sri Lankan Embassy or Consulate in their country

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria, and Uganda.

• Singapore, Seychelles, and Maldives are visa-exempt countries

Passport holders of the following countries need to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which has a total validity of 6 months from the date of issue and allows stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days for business, tourism or transit purposes. However, if these nationals are traveling for tourism purposes (from August 1, 2019, to April 30, 2020 (earlier January 31, 2020)), they are exempted from making the ETA fee payment.

Germany, Japan, France, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India, United States, Norway, Italy, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, China, Russian Federation, Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antarctica, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Andorra, and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, British Indian Ocean Territory, St Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guernsey, Guam, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Iran, Isle of Man, Israel, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, St Pierre and Miquelon, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Spain, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, British, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Things to Know Before You Apply for Sri Lanka Visa

The following are a few things you need to know before you apply for your visa.

• Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages for entry and departure stamps
• You can apply for a visa up to 90 days before your arrival dates
• Service Fees and Visa fees are non-refundable in case of rejection
• Confirmed Return air ticket and hotel voucher is required at the airport during a visit to Sri Lanka
• You cannot take any form of employment, paid or unpaid, other than that specified in the visa during the period of your stay in Sri Lanka
• Proof of sufficient funds in the bank to cover the duration of your stay
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate: Citizens of the following countries must submit this certificate: Angola, Argentina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gabon, French Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Somalia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, United Republic of Uganda, Venezuela, and Zaire.

Sri Lanka Visa Types

There are two types of Visit visa, namely Tourist visa and Business visa. The different types of Sri Lanka visa from Dubai are:

• Tourist visa: The Sri Lanka tourist visa allows the visitor to stay in the country for up to 30 days. It is valid for 6 months and also allows for double entry. The purpose of this trip can be for a holiday, to visit friends and family, participating in sporting events and activities related to cultural performances, or for personal and medical treatment including yoga and Ayurveda.
• Business visa: The Business ETA allows the visitor to stay in the country for a period of up to 30 days. The purpose of the trip can be meetings, attending conferences, workshops, seminars, or complete a short-term training program. Applicants having a Business visa can also take part in religious, art, music, or dance events.
• Transit visa: This visa allows stay in Sri Lanka for up to 2 days. It can be used only for passing through Sri Lanka to other countries. It is not required for travelers in transit who will leave the country in 8 hours, provided they have a ticket or evidence of their onward journey and do not leave the airport transit area during the stay.
• Resident visa: This visa is granted to people of non-Sri Lankan nationality to obtain residence in Sri Lanka for some special purposes such as investments or others and with the best interest of the population of Sri Lanka. It is valid for up to a period of one year.

Sri Lanka Visa Processing from Dubai

Duration:

• It takes up to 24 Hours for Indians, Europeans, USA, and other countries
• It takes up to 4-5 working days for Arab Nationals and Pakistan

Procedure:

Rayna Tours will assist you with the entire Sri Lanka visa process right from booking an appointment at the visa application center, form filling, verification of documents, flight and hotel booking to travel insurance. Holiday Packages available include flight, hotel, sightseeing, and transfers.

Where and How you can apply for Sri Lanka Visa from Dubai?

You can contact Rayna Tours for your Sri Lanka Visa requirements. The process is extremely professional and completely hassle-free.

Email-id: intvisas@raynatours.com

Contact: Toll-free number: 80072962 or Whatsapp on +971 561147879

Cost: The cost is approximately AED 300.

Validity: The visa is valid for a period of 6 months from the issue date and grants a dual-entry and a maximum stay up to 30 days per entry.

• A new ETA cannot be obtained on the same passport until the existing ETA expires
• In case you want to extend your visa, you can apply at the visa section of the Department of Immigration and Emigration. If permitted, it can be extended up to 90 days from the date of arrival

Required Documents for Sri Lanka Visa from Dubai

The following documents are required to apply for a Sri Lanka visa in Dubai.

• Original Passport is Required (6-month validity with at least two blank pages)
• Passport copy is required
• Valid debit or credit card to pay the ETA fees
• Current email address to which the ETA will be mailed

Tips Before Traveling to Sri Lanka

The following tips will be useful to make your Sri Lankan holiday a memorable one:

• Carry important documents such as passport and travel insurance Traveling by train is a cost-effective and picturesque way to get around Sri Lanka
• Carry important medicines from home as doctor’s prescription is required to buy even over-the-counter medicines
• Carry your international debit and credit cards
• Keep local currency that is Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) for small purchases and emergencies
• The peak season for the west and south coast of Sri Lanka is from October to May and for the east coast is from May to October
• Sinhalese and Tamil are the two main languages spoken in Sri Lanka, but English is widely spoken too
• Dress modestly and behave well as the culture is still very conservative
• Be vigilant about your money as there are a lot of incidents of pickpocketing especially in crowded areas

Sri Lanka Visa FAQs

• Is it mandatory to obtain a visa to enter Sri Lanka? To enter Sri Lanka, a visa is mandatory for all nationalities that are not eligible for a visa exemption.
• Who all can apply for Sri Lanka Visa? Citizens from all nationalities can apply for Sri Lankan Visa.
• Can I apply for a Sri Lanka visa from another country? Only UAE Citizens can apply for International visas with us, send us an inquiry at intvisas@raynatours.com
• What are the advantages of applying for a visa through Rayna Tours? By contacting Rayna Tours for your visa application requirements, you can eliminate the need for a local sponsor in Sri Lanka. Quick processing with minimum documentation is another key factor. Most of the time, the visa processing takes only three to four working days.
• What are the different types of visas that can be applied in UAE? Depending on the duration or number of days you wish to spend in Sri Lanka, different types of visas include tourist visas, transit visas, and business visas. Tourists and business visas are part of the Visit visa.
• Do infants and kids require a visa to enter Sri Lanka? All infants, as well as kids traveling with their UAE Citizen parent, will require a visa to enter Sri Lanka.
• How soon can I expect to receive the visa? Visa processing usually takes 2 working days. But it also depends on the prompt submission of required documents and meeting of certain eligibility norms.
• Can I book tickets before applying for a visa? Yes, you can book your tickets to Sri Lanka before applying or processing of visa, but you can check with our visa specialists for confirmation of the same.
• What is the visa application fee? To inquire about visa application fees or discuss any visa-related query, call our travel experts on 80072962 or email to intvisas@raynatours.com. We will promptly respond to your questions on a visa.
• In case of rejection of the visa application, is the visa fee refundable? No, the immigration authority does not reimburse for the rejected visa applications.
• Can I know the reason for the visa rejection? In most cases, the immigration authorities do not reveal the reasons for the refusal of a visa, but in some cases, you may get a reason from Immigration.
• Is it possible to track the status of my visa application? Upon successful submission of the visa application form, you can contact our visa agents to know the status of your visa application.
• What is the mode of receiving the visa? Once your visa is processed, it will be sent to you by email.

Sri Lanka is full of nature, beauty, and history and there is so much to see in this stunning country. With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy a great vacation on this wonderful island.