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Eligibility
1.
Expatriate personnel whose services are required for projects approved by the State.
2.
Expatriate personnel employed in projects under Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.
3.
A foreign national
- Who desires to invest monetary capital or
- To engage in business activities in Sri Lanka.
4.
Members of the Clergy.
5.
Religious Workers and Religious Students.
6.
Volunteers.
7.
Personnel attached to Non-Governmental Organisations.
8.
Foreign students
- In Universities
- Educational Institutions approved by the State
- Other Institutions
9.
Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Agreement.
10.
Ex-Sri Lankans.
11.
Spouses of Sri Lankans.
12.
Children of Sri Lankans but holding foreign nationality.
Documents required for the above categories
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[1,2,3,4,5 & 6] Recommendation of Line Ministry / BOI.
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[7] Recommendation of NGO Secretariat.
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[8] Recommendation of Ministry of Higher Education in case of University Students. Letter from Institution, relevant Embassy and encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- a year, in case of other Students.
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[9 & 10] Passport with application.
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[11] Marriage Certificate & documentary proof of citizenship of spouse.
In case of male spouse
· A letter from the relevant mission representing his country in Sri Lanka confirming civil status, divorce decree (when applicable).
· A Police report from the country of domicile.
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[12] Birth Certificate and parent's Marriage Certificate if the birth is not registered with the Ministry of Defence / Ministry of Interior.
Period of Validity
1. One Year. (Initial Issue)
2. Renewable annually.
Important
To obtain a Residence Visa, it is necessary to arrive in Sri Lanka on an Entry Visa issued by a Sri Lanka Mission abroad with the concurrence of the Controller of Immigration and Emigration.
Visit Visas issued without the Controller's approval will not be considered for conversion into Residence Visas.
