The Sri Lanka Diplomatic Visa is a special visa issued to diplomats, civil servants, and individuals traveling to Sri Lanka on official assignments for a government agency or international organization. The visa is required when the trip is on official duty and not for private or tourist-related purposes.
At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a diplomatic visa to Sri Lanka. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel.
About diplomatic visas to Sri Lanka
Diplomatic visa to Sri Lanka, also called Diplomatic Visa or Official Visa to Sri Lanka, is a special visa for people traveling to Sri Lanka on official assignments.
The visa is intended for diplomats, holders of diplomatic passports, service passports, representatives of international organizations, and other persons who have received an official assignment from a government agency or organization.
The diplomatic visa is used for official meetings, diplomatic missions, international conferences, and other missions approved by the relevant authorities.
The application must be made before departure and requires official documentation from the authority or organisation sending the traveller to Sri Lanka.
The period of validity, number of entries and permitted stay are decided by the Sri Lankan authorities based on the purpose of the trip.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Diplomatic or service passport, if applicable
- Official note or letter from the relevant authority
- Invitation or confirmation from receiving organization in Sri Lanka may be needed
Sri Lanka can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Rules for diplomatic visas to Sri Lanka
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for diplomatic and official missions
- The visa is only issued to people traveling on official duty
- The period of validity is determined by the Sri Lankan authorities based on the scope of the assignment
- The length of stay is decided at the visa examination
- The visa is not intended for tourism
- The visa is not intended for private study or employment
- The final decision is always made by Sri Lanka's immigration authorities
- In some cases, an extension can be applied for with the relevant authorities in Sri Lanka
Are you a Swedish citizen?
Swedish citizens traveling to Sri Lanka on official or diplomatic missions may need to apply for a diplomatic visa depending on the purpose of the trip and the type of passport used.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Sweden
Sri Lanka has an embassy in Stockholm that represents the Government of Sri Lanka in Sweden. The embassy is responsible for diplomatic and consular affairs and provides information on entry regulations and official rules for travel to Sri Lanka.
If you need a tourist visa (ETA) for Sri Lanka, Alla Visum can help you through the entire application process. We help with the application, document control and make sure that the application is submitted correctly before the trip.
Embassy of Sweden in Sri Lanka
Sweden has an embassy in Colombo that represents the Swedish state in Sri Lanka. The Embassy provides consular support to Swedish citizens and handles diplomatic matters between Sweden and Sri Lanka.
For citizens of Sri Lanka who wish to travel to Sweden for tourism, visits, business, studies or other purposes, Alla Visum can assist with visa application to Sweden. We offer guidance throughout the process and help ensure that the application meets the requirements set by Swedish authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Diplomat Visa to Sri Lanka
Diplomatic visa for Sri Lanka is a visa for people traveling to Sri Lanka on official or diplomatic missions.
Diplomats, holders of diplomatic passports, service passports and persons travelling on official missions for authorities or international organisations can apply for a diplomatic visa.
The period of validity varies depending on the nature of the assignment and is decided by the Sri Lankan authorities.
The permitted period of stay is determined by the authorities when the visa is issued.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, photograph and official documents proving the nature of the assignment.
The price starts from 2 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
No, diplomatic visas are only intended for official and diplomatic missions.
If you are going to work in Sri Lanka outside of an official assignment, a work visa or work permit may be required.
For studies, a student visa or other relevant visa category is required.
If the purpose of the trip is business, you should apply for a business visa instead of a diplomatic visa.
For private visits, a tourist visa or other suitable visa category is recommended.
Extension may be possible in some cases, but is always decided by the competent authorities in Sri Lanka.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Diplomat Visa
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
1 year
Requirements for Diplomat Visa to Sri Lanka
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Official confirmation