Important: Student visa applications require embassy visits; online tourist visas won’t work for your studies.
Your step-by-step guide to studying in Sri Lanka. First, obtain your student visa from the Sri Lankan embassy or consulate in your home country. This is your golden ticket to educational adventure.
Upon arrival, you have 30 days to register with the Department of Immigration and Emigration. You’ll need:
Next, secure your student residence permit for the full duration of your studies. The process requires identical documents:
A request letter from the Academic institution. Recommendation from the relevant Embassy / High Commission. Encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- for a year per person.
For University Students
A request letter from the Academic institution
Recommendation from the relevant Embassy / High Commission
Encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- for a year per person
Current year performance report of the student.
For further information please visit the Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka website
Rs.20, 000.00 per year.
A request letter from the Academic institution.
Recommendation from the relevant Embassy / High Commission.
Encashment receipts to the value of US$ 1500/- for a year per person.
You can submit visa application to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.