The Sri Lanka government requires all foreign nationals who want to visit the country for tourism pour poses to apply for Sri Lank tourist visa expect if they are national from Sri Lanka visa exempted countries.

The Sri Lanka tourist visa allows you to stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. After the 30 days you can request to extend you stay in Sri Lanka by applying for Sri Lanka tourist visa extension. The extension request is processed by the Sri Lanka immigration authorities. They have the solemnly mandate to accept or decline your extension request.

You need to have a convincing reason for requesting to stay more days in Sri Lanka and demonstrate you will leave the country even after accepting extension request.

It is important to note you need to apply for visa extension before your visa expiry date. If you apply after your visa has expired first will have to pay harsh fines for overstaying and will inconvenience your extension application. So, go with best travel agent in Sri Lanka to process your visa extension.

How to extend Sri Lanka Tourist visa

You can submit your request for Sri Lanka tourist visa extension in different ways. You can visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka and submit the application yourself or you can seek tour agency like Arabiers assistance.

1. Extend Through Tour Agency

The application to extend your stay in Sri Lanka can be complicated if you don’t know how to go about it. The best option is to seek assistance from reputable and local tour agency. The agency will do all the work for you. It is easy, quick and hassle free way to apply for Sri Lanka visa extension.

What is required of you is to fill in the extension application form and submit all prompted documents. The agency from there will submit the application to Department of Immigration and Emigration.

If you are in Sri Lanka and want to extend your stay contact Arabiers for visa extension services. You can reach us through online or visit or offices in Colombo.

2. At Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka

You can also submit your application for Sri Lanka visa extension yourself at office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla, Colombo. Their office is open from Monday to Friday 08:30 am - 16:30 pm. There is 1 hour lunch break. The offices are closed during public holiday.

At the office you will get instruction how to go about the application. You need to know the processing of the application is on come first served basis. So9 you should get to thaw office early in the morning so that you don’t have to queue in the line for long.

You should attach all the required documents because if you fail even to attach one chances your application will be rejected. Also, you should fill in in the application form accurately and honestly.

Documents Required When applying for Sri Lankan Tourist Visa Extension

When applying for Sri Lanka tourist visa extension, below are the documents you need to attach in your application.

Applicant valid Passport
Return air ticket.
Applicant photograph
Completed and signed application form
Proof of enough money to pay for the expenses when staying in Sri Lanka
Applicant telephone number and place of accommodation address
Any other documents to justify your application for extension

Sri Lanka Visa Extension Photo Size Requirements

One must submit documents when applying for Sri Lanka visa extension is your recent photo. The phot must meet these criteria:

Size: 35mm (width) x 45mm (height).
Head must be between 70% -80% from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
The background should be white.
Photos must be in high-resolution and colored
Taken in the last 6 months
Your expression should be neutral
No wearing Glasses and head-wear expect the reason for wearing is religious or medical

You don’t have to worry if you don’t have photo meeting these requirements because when you visit the camera studios in Sri Lanka or shops near the immigration office and say you need passport photo they know the photo requirements.

Step by Step Guide how to Extend Sri Lanka Tourist Visa

Below are the steps to follow and submit your application for Sri Lanka tourist visa through Arabiers.

1. Contact our visa experts

The first step is contact our visa experts either through WhatsApp or visit pour offices in Colombo

2. Gather Necessary Documents

Yu will need to gather all the required documents as informed by the visa expert.

3. Fill out the Visa extension Form

You will need to fill in the visa extension form and sign at the end. Some of the details which you will enter in the application form include the current visa details, personal details and why you are applying for visa extension.

4. Submit the Application

After completing the application, pout visa expert will reviews your application and submit the application to the immigration department on your behalf.

5. Processing the Visa Extension

The processing of Sri Lanka visa extension takes up to 2 weeks. Hence you should submit your application on time before your current Sri Lanka visa expiry date.

FAQS

What is the cost for Sri Lanka tourist visa extension?

The cost for Sri Lanka visa extension depends on applicant nationality and for how long you want to extend the visa. The fee is inclusive of Government visa fee, tax and our service fee.

Can I apply for another visa before it expires?

Yes, you should apply for visa extension before the visa you used to enter Sri Lanka expiries.

How many times can a tourist visa be extended?

You can apply for Sri Lank tourist extension visa twice each time for 90 days. So, you can use Sri Lank tourist visa to stay in the country for up to 180 days plus 30 days from the date of arrival.

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.