All types of visas issued to foreigners extended

On Jul 9, 2021

The validity period of all types of visas currently obtained by foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days from July 9th to August 8, the Immigration and Emigration Department announced today.

The Department said that only Visa fees applicable for that period would be charged for the Visas expire within this period and exempted from charging overstay penalty.

Accordingly, Tourist Visa holders can follow one of the three methodologies below to make payment for the extension of visa and to get visa endorsement.

l . To obtain Tourist visa, tourist visa holders are hereby advised to pay the relevant visa fee and get the visa extension via the below mentioned link on or before August 8 https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs.

2. If you intend to leave Sri Lanka during the aforementioned period, your journey will be also facilitated by paying the relevant visa fee at the Airport.

3. Visit the Head office at Battaramulla on or before August 8 and get endorsed the visa in the passport by making the relevant Visa fees.

The visa extension also applies to all resident visa holders. To get extended the residence visa before that date, contact 0707101050 from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm on working days, to make an appointment. Visa endorsement shall be obtained visiting the head office at Battaramulla on or before August 8 and making payment the relevant visa fees.