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Country Code	LK
Country Name	Sri Lanka

Embassy Address	Sri Lankan High Commission 13 Hyde Park Gardens, London W2 2LU
Contacts	Tel: 0207 262 1841 Fax: 0207 262 7970
Website	http://www.srilankahighcommission.co.uk
Opening Times	Monday - Friday 09:30 - 13:00
Important Information	Visas can only be issued two months prior to departure date. UK nationals cam obtain a tourist visa upon arrival for a duration of saty of 30 days As from Wednesday 1st February the embassy have changed there processing time to 5 working days and DO NOT offer and express service
	Tourist Visas
	Many nationals can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. Click here to view details. Those nationals who cannot get a visa on arrival requirements are listed below
Visa Application Form	One fully completed application form Click here to download application form
Passport	Must be valid for 6 months beyond exit and have at least one blank visa page
Photographs	Two passport sized colour photographs - Be on a white background and taken within the last 6 months Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth
Flight Itinerary	A copy of Flight confirmation
Exceptions for Non UK passport holders	Proof of residency must be shown as a valid UK visa in the actual passport.
Key Travel Booking Form	Click here to Download the Key Travel Booking form.
Processing time	5 Working Days
Cost	Single entry - £38.00

	Business Visa Single entry - three month validity Multiple entry - 3 month validity Multiple entry - 12 month validity
	Business Visa Requirements
Visa application form	One fully completed application form Click here to Download Application form
Passport	Must be valid for 6 months from date of departure from Sri Lanka. Must have one blank visa page
Photographs	Two passport sized colour photographs - Be on a white background and taken within the last 6 months Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth
Business Letter	A letter from the applicants UK Employer. On company headed paper Include the full name of applicant include the name of the organisation to be visited. specify the the visa request Include who is financially responsible for applicant. Signed by someone other than applicant i.e company director, HR department.
Letter of Invitation	A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting must be on company headed paper Include applicants full name. State purpopse of journey and the visa request. Please note of applicant applying for a multiple entry visa then prior approval needs to be granted by the Controller General, Immigration and Emigration (CG, I&E)
Travel Arrangements	A copy of flight itinerary
Exceptions for Non UK passport holders	Proof of residency must be shown as a valid UK visa in the actual passport.
Key Travel Booking Form	Click here to Download the Key Travel Booking form.
Processing Time	5 Working Days
Cost	Single entry - £38.00 Multiple Entry (3 months) -£114.00 Multiple entry (12 months)-£189.00

Updated	01/02/2012

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