Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting
Sri Lanka
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Sri Lankan Visa.
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35mmx 45mm), against a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Sri Lanka Visa for Ugandans
Facts about Sri Lanka
Tourists visiting Sri Lanka are usually taken aback by the natural scenic beauty in the country. They include mountainous terrains, agricultural landscapes, waterfalls, and rivers. For such a small country, Sri Lanka possesses a high level of biodiversity and wildlife resources. About 13% of the country’s land surface has been designated as Wildlife Protected Areas, you can imagine how many national parks and how many species of wildlife that can be seen here. The country also possesses nearly 1600km coastlines with tropical beaches which tourists like to visit. The beaches offer activities such as sea bathing, swimming, surfing, boating, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, underwater photography, and scuba diving. Sri Lanka is sometimes referred to as the hidden city because lots of tourists fly over the country without exploring the tourist’s attractions in the country.
Since the end of the civil war, which lasted 25 years, in 2009, Sri Lanka has become one of the country’s tourists look forward to visiting and this is reflected by the rapid increase in the number of tourists visiting the country year after year. In 2018, the country played host to over 2.3 million tourists and it has been estimated that the number of tourists visiting the country is going to increase for years to come.
On entry to Sri Lanka, tourists are required to declare foreign currency amounting to $10,000. If exiting with foreign currency of over $5,000, the full amount brought in or acquired in Sri Lanka must be declared. Do not mistreat Buddhist images and artifacts as this is a serious offense and you could be convicted for this.
Citizens of Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles are exempted from requiring a visa to gain entry to Sri Lanka.
Types of Sri Lanka Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3-y working days | 180 days |
| Business visa | 3-7 working days | 180 days |
General Requirements for Sri Lanka Visa
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35mmx 45mm), against a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Sri Lankan tourist is eligible for Ugandans looking to travel to Sri Lanka for tourism purposes.
- The Sri Lankan tourist visa is valid for 180 days.
- Foreigners can apply for the Sri Lankan tourist visa for the following: sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, receiving medical treatment including Ayurveda and yoga, and participating in sporting events, competitions, and cultural activities
- You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
- Overstaying your visa will attract a fine and possible detention and deportation. If you have overstayed your visa, you must report to the Department of Immigration & Emigration.
- Foreigners bringing in currency of over USD 15,000 (approximately 54,944,250.00 Ugandan Shilling) must be declared.
- If exiting with foreign currency over USD 5,000, the full amount brought in or acquired in Sri Lanka must be declared.
- Travelers are required to have yellow fever and cholera immunizations.
- Travelers are advised against travel on public buses in Sri Lanka, as passengers can be targets of criminal activity and bus drivers do not consistently obey driving regulations.
- Travelers, especially women, should consider travelling with other people when possible.
- In places like military checkpoints, you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you.
- Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments.
Sri Lanka Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ugandans traveling to Sri Lanka for business purposes.
- The Sri Lanka business visa is valid for 180 days from the date of application and permits two entries into the country.
- You can sign contracts, partake in auctions and exhibitions and also speak at business-related events while on this visa.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Sri Lankan company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Overstaying your visa will attract a fine and possible detention and deportation. If you have overstayed your visa, you must report to the Department of Immigration & Emigration immediately.
Sri Lanka Visa Fees
Tourist visa
40.00 (USD)
Business visa
40.00 (USD)
Sri Lanka Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Uganda
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The Sri Lankan high commission in Kampala, Uganda is currently closed
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