What happens if I exceed the e-Visa stay limit in Sri Lanka?

Basically, the e-Visa for Sri Lanka has a six-month validity period after the date of issuance and permits a 30-day maximum stay for leisure or business.

If you want to stay in Sri Lanka for a period of time longer than the e-Visa allows, you can apply for a visa extension. It is advisable that, before applying for a visa extension, you should check the requirements for preparing sufficient documents and fees.

Your Sri Lanka e-Visa can only be extended for a total of six months for Sri Lanka. Prior to your e-Visa's expiration, you should submit an application for a visa extension.

As a visa policy violation, overstaying after your e-visa has expired for Sri Lanka may lead to e-visa renewal denial, incarceration, or possibly expulsion from Sri Lanka. If your e-Visa is not renewed before it expires, you will also be responsible for the Sri Lanka visa overstay fine. Therefore, if you are visiting Sri Lanka, be careful not to overstay your visa and keep in mind to extend your e-Visa if you intend to stay for longer than 30 days.

Direct submission of an e-visa extension request is required to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's visa division. Please email us at [email protected] if you require assistance with e-visa registration for Sri Lanka.