How to get a Sri Lanka visa from Egypt

• This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Sri Lanka for sightseeing, holidaying, excursions, and relaxation.
• Foreign nationals who have the intention of visiting their friends and relatives are eligible to apply for this visa.
• A letter of invitation from the applicant’s host in the country is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the contact information of the host.
• Applicants who have the intention of receiving medical treatment in the country can apply for this visa.
• If you are traveling with a minor, the original birth certificate which carries both names of the minor’s parents is required.
• You are not permitted to engage in business activities during your time in the country.
• Holders of this visa can attend festivals and events that are of interest to them while in the country.
• This visa type is a double entry visa type.
• The Tourist Visa can be extended for a further two months by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka.

• This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
• During your time in the country, you are allowed to sign and negotiate business contracts with partners during business meetings.
• Holders of this visa can attend conferences, workshops, and seminars during their time in the country.
• Egyptians who have the intention of attending short term training programs. Participate in art, music and dance events can apply for this visa.
• This visa allows its holders to participate in religious events and symposiums.
• A letter from the inviting company in Sri Lanka is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be signed by an authorized signatory in the company.
• A letter from the sending company in Egypt should be provided. The letter must state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
• The letter must state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during his/her time in the country.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

• This visa is granted to foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka for short stopovers.
• The Transit Visa allows foreign nationals to transit through Sri Lanka to their destination country.
• Foreigners who will be leaving the airport before traveling to their destination country do not need to apply for this visa.
• Flight ticket of your destination country is required.
• Applicants of this visa are required to be in possession of the visa and other entry permits of their destination country.
• This visa is a single-entry visa valid for 48 hours.
• The Transit Visa is issued free of charge if the applicant will not exceed 48 hours in the country.
• Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.

• This visa is issued to holders of diplomatic or official passports visiting Sri Lanka for official purposes.
• Holders of the official passport visiting Sri Lanka for other purposes must follow the relevant application procedure.
• A diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt is required.
• This visa is issued to applicants free of charge.
• Applicants of this visa can be accompanied to the country by their spouse and dependent children.
• If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided.
• If you are traveling with your spouse, your original marriage certificate is required.
• A valid means of identification is required.

No, the Certificates/Documents issued by the Egyptian Authorities/Institutes should be authenticated by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt.

Sri Lanka is well known for its gems giving it the name Island of Gems, as well as its spices making it known as the Island of Spices