Each route has different evidence standards. Applying under the wrong category is a common refusal reason.
Sri Lanka visa types
Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.
Short answer: Choose the Sri Lanka visa category that matches your purpose: tourism, business, study, work, transit, or family.
Tourist visa
A tourist visa for Sri Lanka is intended for leisure travel, sightseeing, and short cultural visits without employment. Most applicants explain their itinerary—often including Si…
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Business visas cover meetings, trade fairs, contract negotiations, and supervised commercial activity in Sri Lanka. You typically need an invitation letter from a registered compan…
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