TOURIST REQUIREMENTS

• Original signed passport- must have a minimum of 6mo of validity left and have 2-3 clear visa pages
  
• One passport photo 2"x 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months)
  
• One visa application form (click here to download)
  
• One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
  
• Copy of hotel reservation
  
• Copy of most recent personal bank statement
  
• Letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Sri Lanka stating the reason for applying for a long term tourist visa
  
• Copy of green card for non-US citizens (see special notice about pricing at the bottom of the page)
  

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Original signed passport- must have a minimum of 6mo of validity left and have 2-3 clear visa pages
  
• One passport photo 2"x 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months)
  
• One visa application form (click here to download)
  
• One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
  
• One business letter from US company (click here to download sample)
  
• One letter of invitation from a company in Sri Lanka (copies accepted). The sponsor shoudl also fax a copy of the letter to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC: 202-232-718
  
• Copy of green card for non-US citizens (see special notice about pricing at the bottom of the page)
  

STEP 4: SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR PROCESSING TO OUR OFFICE

STEP 2: E-MAIL DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW

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American Visa Document Pre-Check Service can save valuable time and reduce  stress. Use this service to avoid mistakes or delays. Our experienced visa specialists will review and check your scanned documents to confirm that your application is ready to be filed, and will alert you if any information needs to be corrected or if there is any missing paperwork. Please note we do not charge any additional fees for document pre-check.   

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AMERICAN VISA SERVICE 
53 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 1226 
CHICAGO IL 60604 
Tel: 312-922-8860

COVID-19 UPDATE:The Embassy of Sri Lanka is closed until further notice. E-visas are being issued. Please apply for e-visa here.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:click here

STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TRIP

Quick facts about visas to Sri Lanka:

--Sri Lanka offers two types of visas. Use the instructions below to apply for a visa sticker

--Looking to apply for an e-visa? Please click here

--Use the requirements below to apply for a long-term tourist or business visa (if your duration of stay in Sri Lanka will be more than 30 days)

--All visas are valid from date of issue

--AVS can process visas for all applicants nationwide regardless of jurisdiction

--The final validity of the visa is decided by the embassy

*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.

** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Embassy fees are non-refundable once your paperwork is submitted to the Embassy. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency and any Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will notify you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.

STEP 3: CALCULATE FEES (Embassy fees + AVS Service Fees + Shipping Fees)

SRI LANKA (VISA STICKERS)