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Visa & Passport

Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesBritishNoBritishYes
AustralianYesAustralianNoAustralianYes
CanadianYesCanadianNoCanadianYes
USAYesUSANoUSAYes
Other EUYesOther EUNo/1Other EUYes

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above,all nationals will be issued with visas free of charge for a period of 30 days on arrival at Colombo Airport (for touristic visits only), except: 1. nationals of Malta who require a visa in advance.

Visa Note
(a) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist and Business: LKR10,000 (single-entry, up to three months); LKR30,000 (multiple-entry, three months); LKR40,000 (multiple-entry, 12 months).

Validity
As above. Visitors can request to extend their stay by applying to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, 23 Station Road, Colombo 3. This is issued at the discretion of the authorities who must be satisfied that the applicant has at least US$30 per day for the stay and holds an onward or return ticket for travel.

Working Days Required
At least three.

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