Business Visa

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Business Visa

Non - Resident Visa • Business Visa

Business Visa

Non - Resident Visa Category

A Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for short period of time. This visa may be issued for single or multiple journeys.

Allowed activities

Permitted pursuits under a Business Purpose Visa in Sri Lanka
  • Participate in business meeting and negotiation
  • Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
  • To take part in short term training program
  • Participate in art, music and dance events
  • Participate in religious events
  • Participate in symposium

Not allowed activities

Activities strictly prohibited under a Business Purpose Visa
  • Engage in Business/Trade activities,
  • Engage in employment paid/unpaid, self –employment
  • Live in Sri Lanka for a long period through frequent or successive visits.

Required Documents

Essential supporting document required when applying for a Business Purpose Visa
Official Letter Mandatory

Invitation/ Request letter from relevant institutions

Official invitation or request letter issued by the counterpart or host institution in Sri Lanka

Verified Institutional Invitation
OFFICIAL ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA)

Online ETA Application & More Details

Foreign nationals intending to visit Sri Lanka for business purposes should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. Click the link below for more details.