The Department of Immigration and Emigration has released a notice which details that the validity period of all types of visas currently obtained by foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days until September 07, 2021.
However, the Department notes that only Visa fees applicable for that period will be charged for the Visas expiring within this period and will be exempted from the overstay penalty
Accordingly, Tourist Visa holders can follow one of the methodologies to make payments for the extension of the visa and to get visa endorsements.
- To obtain a Tourist visa (maximum six months from arrival date), tourist visa holders are advised to pay the relevant visa fee and get the visa extension via the mentioned link on or before September 07: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs
- If intending to leave Sri Lanka during the aforementioned period, the journey will be also facilitated by paying the relevant visa fee at the Airport
- By visiting the Head office at Battaramulla on or before September 07 and get endorsed the visa in the passport by paying the relevant Visa fees.