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Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka
Type of Sri Lanka online visa (e-Visa) for UK citizens
Now, there are 3 main types of e-visa you can apply for as a British citizen:
- Sri Lanka Tourist e-Visa: Double entries for 30 days.
- Sri Lanka Business e-Visa: Multiple entries for 30 days.
- Sri Lanka Transit e-Visa: Single-Entry for 48 hours.

Types of Sri Lanka e-Visa for UK Citizens
2. How to apply Sri Lanka e-Visa for UK citizens
To begin, visitors traveling to Sri Lanka must fill out a Sri Lanka visa online application form and it just takes a few minutes to complete the Sri Lanka e-Visa application.
When the Sri Lanka e-Visa is approved, it is electronically linked to the applicant's passport. Applicants will be asked about their personal information, passport data, and contact information being able to remember without having to check any documents.
The following are some required data on the Sri Lanka e-Visa application:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Email address
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Some trip information
Before submitting the application, the British are encouraged to review the form and double-check the information to ensure it is correct and spelled correctly.

Sri Lanka visa application from the UK
Then, the Sri Lanka application process is completed by paying the Sri Lanka online visa fee. All major credit cards from around the world are accepted. As previously stated, British applicants should simply ensure that their cards are activated for online payments.
Finally, your approved Sri Lanka e-Visa will be sent to your email.
3. How much of a Sri Lanka visa for UK citizens cost
To apply for Sri Lanka visa for British citizens via the internet platform, you need to pay two (2) types of Sri Lanka Visa costs: service fee and government cost.
For a government fee, you will pay a specific fee required by the Sri Lanka authority. For a service fee, depending on your choice, there are 3 types of service:
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Normal
For most casual cases when you have enough time to prepare your document and wait for a response. You will get your e-visa in a guaranteed maximum of 3 business days.
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Urgent
For special situations when you only have a little time to get a Visa before taking a flight. With this choice, you will get your Visa in a guaranteed maximum of 24 hours.
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Super urgent
Used for emergencies when you are about to take a flight but still do not have a Visa for entry. With this special offer, you can get your Visa in a guaranteed maximum of 5 business hours.
We highly recommend you to add Sri Lanka travel insurance to your plan to protect your financial benefit and also get Sri Lanka e-Visa easier.
To make the UK citizen's experience when traveling to Sri Lanka even better, Sri Lanka Immigration Services has implemented Sri lanka car pick-up service. Customers who apply for our Sri Lanka e-Visa service will easily book a car without providing any additional information.
Besides, British candidates can also spend a small fee to use the Sri Lanka sim card service. Internet connection throughout the trip makes your journey more wonderful.