🇱🇰Sri Lanka Visa for Belgian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

ETA / Tourist Visa (free-of-charge nationalities)

Free

ETA Tourist Visa - online application (non-exempt, non-SAARC nationalities)

USD 50

Tourist ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) – Free

Short-term tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends/relatives, medical treatment, participating in arts, music, dance and sport events.

Tourist ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) – Paid

Short-term tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends/relatives, medical treatment, participating in arts, music, dance and sport events.

Business ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Attending business meetings, negotiations, seminars, and conferences in Sri Lanka for a limited duration.

Transit Visa

Allows travelers to transit through Sri Lanka ports and airports while continuing to their final destination.

Residence Visa – Employment Category

For foreign professionals and expatriates employed in Sri Lanka, including BOI project personnel, bank employees, private company employees, and Colombo Port City workers.

Residence Visa – Investor Category

For foreign nationals investing capital in Sri Lanka or conducting business activities under approved investment schemes.

Residence Visa – Educational Category

For foreign nationals studying at Sri Lankan universities or approved educational institutions, as well as volunteers and interns.

Residence Visa – Medical Category

For foreign nationals undergoing medical treatment in Sri Lanka, along with one accompanying medical assistant.

Residence Visa – Family Members (Spouse & Dependents)

For non-Sri Lankan spouses of Sri Lankan citizens and dependent children of Sri Lankan citizens residing in Sri Lanka.

Residence Visa – Religious Category

For members of the clergy and foreign nationals participating in religious activities with the recommendation of the relevant ministry.

Residence Visa – NGO/INGO Personnel

For staff of non-governmental and international organizations operating in Sri Lanka with endorsement from the relevant ministry.

Residence Visa – Ex-Sri Lankans & Dependents

For former Sri Lankan citizens and their dependents wishing to reside in Sri Lanka.

Residence Visa – Court Visa

For foreign nationals who have pending court cases in Sri Lanka and are required to appear before Sri Lankan courts.

Residence Visa – Diplomatic & Official Category

For diplomats, embassy staff, and government officials at accredited diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka and their dependents.

My Dream Home Visa Programme

Residence visa for senior foreign nationals (retirees and those with independent income) wishing to reside long-term in Sri Lanka.

Resident Guest Scheme (RGS) Visa Programme

Long-term residence visa for high-net-worth foreign investors and skilled professionals wishing to reside in Sri Lanka.

Golden Paradise Residence Visa

10-year residence visa for foreign investors making a qualifying deposit in a Sri Lankan bank under the Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account scheme.

Residence Visa – Digital Nomad Category

For foreign nationals who earn income remotely from clients or employers outside Sri Lanka and wish to reside in Sri Lanka.

Residence Visa – Registered Indians (1954 Indo-Lanka Agreement)

For Indian nationals / persons of Indian origin statutorily registered under the 1954 Indo-Ceylon (Indo-Lanka) Agreement who reside in Sri Lanka.

Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone Visa

For foreign investors, business owners, employees and residents operating within the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone, administered by the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) rather than the general residence-visa route.