Apply for a business visa to Sri Lanka online now

Visas are required for foreign guests to Sri Lanka, regardless of the duration of their trip. Business visas can now be obtained online. If you are planning a business trip to Sri Lanka, you will need a business visa. It is issued by the appropriate Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in your country. In Germany, the issuance of business visas is handled by the consular section of the Sri Lankan embassy in Berlin.

To save you from long trips and waiting, we offer you a quick and easy way to obtain entry permission through our website. Our staff will take care of all the laborious administrative procedures while you prepare for business meetings abroad. After the application is approved, we will send you the visa by mail or courier.

A business visa is intended for individuals with the following travel purposes:

• Business meetings and negotiations
• Participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Short-term professional development courses
• Participation in religious events
• Participation in symposiums
• Participation in events related to art, music, and dance

Business visas usually allow for a single entry and stay in the country for up to 30 days. To extend the visa on the spot, you must contact the Department of Immigration or the Immigration Services Center in Colombo.

As a business traveler or investor, you must provide an invitation from your business partner or inviting organization in Sri Lanka. The invitation should specify the purpose and planned itinerary of the visit. You also need to provide a letter of assignment from your employer. Official information on requirements for written declarations can be obtained from the Embassy of Sri Lanka or the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Frankfurt am Main. If the hotel is not booked, an unofficial travel plan must be provided.

With a business visa for Sri Lanka, you lay the foundation for a successful business trip. We wish you a pleasant stay on the island in the middle of the Indian Ocean.