Reciprocal Visa Scheme for U.S. Nationals (05 Year Multiple Entry)
On the basis of reciprocity between the U.S.A. and Sri Lanka, the U.S. Nationals are granted tourist/ business visa to Sri Lanka for maximum of 06 months each stay.
Documents required
Duly filled Multiple Entry Visa application (download)
- Duly filled ETA application (download)
- Valid passport (the validity of the passport must be at least six months beyond the date of entry into Sri Lanka)
- Two photographs (standard photo format)
- Two photographs in JPEG format emailed to consular@slmission.com
- Passport bio page in JPEG format emailed to consular@slmission.com
The Prescribed Fee
- Visa fee - USD 100.00
Processing Time
03 - 05 business days
Payment Options
Payments should be done at this Mission by cash/money orders/bank drafts/cheques.
Money orders / Certified cheques should be made payable to the “Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, New York”.
Card payments are not acceptable.
Submission of applications
You can submit the application to the Consular Division of this Mission by hand. The Consular Division is open from Monday to Friday between 9.30 am to 02.00 pm EST. The physical address is as follows:
Consular Division
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
820, 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Return of the documents
You will be informed once the visa is processed and the passport is ready to collect. You may provide the cash receipt issued in order to collect the passport.
If you are unable to collect the passport personally you should authorize your representative in writing to collect the passport on your behalf. The representative should provide an authorization letter along with your current passport, cash receipt, and his/her photo identification.
At your request, your passport may be returned to you by post.
If the return of the documents is desired by post, applicants in the United States may choose one of the following options and make payment in addition to the application fee:
- Domestic Mailing Fee – Federal Express (FedEx) - US$ 20.00 (U.S.A)
- International Mailing Fee- Federal Express (FedEx) - Relevant Country Rate
This Mission is not responsible for any documents lost in the post.
For inquiries and further assistance,
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, New York
Consular Division
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
820, 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
+1 212 986 – 7040 (Ext: 118)
consular@slmission.com
Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka
Controller (Visa and Border Management)
Department of Immigration and Emigration
“Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road,
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka