Visa Extensions in Sri Lanka

You can renew a 30-day tourist visa twice, for 30 days each time. Contact the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Extensions are not hard to get but require jumping through some bureaucratic hoops and downloading some forms.

To complete the process in one day, arrive at the Department of Immigration and Emigration (4th Floor, Suhurupaya, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla. Directions) by 10 am and expect it to take at least four hours.

Can I extend the tourist visa for more than 60 days?

A further extension would be considered by the Department of Immigration and Emigration only with valid reasons.

What are the documents I need to extend the visit visa?

Filled application form

1 Passport photo

Passport

Return ticket (optional)

Cash / credit card for the visa extension

Download here Sri Lanka Visa Extension Application Form. Take the photo and paste it on the appropriate place of the application. In case you can’t find a printer the printed form is available at the venue including an instant photo booth.

Should the applicant be physically present to extend the Sri Lankan Visa?

It is compulsory for the applicant to be present to collect the visa.

Where can I get a tourist visa renewal Application Form?

Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.

Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

What are the other conditions to renew my tourist visa?

Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document.

Last Modified: April 16, 2024