Business Travel Requirements for an Sri Lanka Visa for UK Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actualsignedpassport. The passport must:
Have at least one blank visa page
Be valid for six months beyond exit date
Proof of Residency
Evidence of UK residency. This must be shown as a copy of the GOV.UK share code which can be obtained here.
Photograph
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.co.uk/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.
Business Introduction Letter
You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.co.uk/bcl-order to get started.
Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.
In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Introduction Letter must:
Be addressed to: "The Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, London, W2 2LU"
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
Be addressed to: "The Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, London, W2 2LU"
Be on company letterhead paper
Include the name of the applicant
State the purpose of journey
State the date(s) of journey
Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
Explain the reasons for the number of entries required if more than one entry requested
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed application form
CIBTvisas Order Confirmation
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Tourist Travel Requirements for an Sri Lanka Visa for UK Citizens
Visa Information
Please note that the Sri Lanka ETA is only issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Eligibility and Documentation
The Government of Sri Lanka utilises an electronic visa issuance system which is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.
To be eligible the traveller must:
Not hold a valid ETA, residence visa or multiple entry visa for Sri Lanka
Be outside Sri Lanka
Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
Hold proof of sufficient funds
Hold proof of onward/return flights
Hold proof of hotel reservation
Hold all documents required for the next destination
To complete the order form the traveller must provide:
A copy of the passport information page
Apply now and complete our order form providing basic travel and personal details. We'll take care of the rest keeping you apprised of your order's progress over email.
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