Diplomatic Visa - Short Term (up to 90 days)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 weeks
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Up to 90 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For holders of Diplomatic or Official passports visiting Sri Lanka for official purposes. Must obtain prior visa before travel. No fees charged as per Line Ministry recommendation. Applications require Note Verbale from relevant mission and invitation from Sri Lankan organization.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For official government business, diplomatic missions, and official state visits.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation from relevant Sri Lankan organization confirming official nature of visit
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No objection certificate
Provide a no-objection letter from the employer, school, sponsor or authority when the route asks for it.
Issuing authority: Issuing authority
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic/official passport, Note Verbale from sending mission, and invitation from Sri Lankan organization.
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Document submission
Submit application through nearest Sri Lankan Diplomatic Mission or directly to Department of Immigration in Colombo with Note Verbale and invitation.
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Processing wait
Wait for diplomatic visa processing, typically 1-2 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect diplomatic visa from the mission. No fee charged.