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Embassy Address :-
High Commission of India
36-38 Galle Road, P.O. Box No. 882,
Colombo 3, Sri Lankass
Tel:+94-1-421605,422788
Fax:+94-1-446403
GENERAL INFORMATION
Officials of the Consular Section of the High Commission
of India, Colombo are contactable at:
| (Consular) |
2320094 (Off.)
|
| 2448166,2446403 (Fax) |
| Email: |
cchcicmb@pan.lk |
Second Secretary (Consular)
|
2327243 (Off.) |
| 2448166, 2446403 (Fax) |
| Attache (Visa & Passports) |
2326921 (Off) |
| 2448166, 2446403 (Fax) |
| Visa Section |
2422788-9,2421605 |
| Consular & Passport Section |
2422788-9, 2421605 |
| 24-Hour Telephone Number for Emergencies |
2421605, 2422788-9, 2327587 |
Passport and Visa Halls are located in the main building
of the High Commission, at 36-38, Galle Road, Colombo-3.
Timings
Passport and consular services are available throughout
office hours (0930 to 1730 hrs.) on all working days, except
Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays. Visa application
forms for tourist, student, employment, conference, research
and transit visas are accepted on all working days in the
forenoon. Forms for business visas are accepted between
1130 hrs and 1230 hrs.
Visa Services
The visa application form is available, free of
cost, at the High Commission. It can also be downloaded
from this website and used. Click here to download "Visa
Application Form". Enclose two recent photographs (one
in case of children below 16 years).
Please bring your N.I.C., original Birth Certificate or
Driving Licence (only Sri Lankan nationals) and previous/old
passport(s) at the time of personal interview.
Sri Lankan nationals and foreigners not residing in Sri
Lanka continuously for more than 12 months must apply at
least 7 days before their intended departure.
Types of Visas
Depending upon the purpose of visit to India,
the Mission grants the following types of visas.
Specific requirements:
Business Visa: A letter of invitation from
the Indian firm/company and sponsoring local business organisation,
as well as documents supporting registration of business
in Sri Lanka.
Student Visa: A letter confirming admission
from a recognised educational institution, along with evidence
of financial arrangements for stay in India. No student
visa is granted for pursuit of studies in theological institutions
or unrecognised educational institutions in India and for
studies at the secondary level and below.
Research Visa: Apply directly to the Secretary,
Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development,
Government of India, New Delhi, giving full bio-data. Enclose
6 copies of synopsis of thesis.
Transit Visa: Confirmed tickets for onward
journey.
Conference Visa: Apply at least 15 days
in advance, before the intended departure, along with the
letter of invitation from the organizers of the conference/symposium/
seminar. Organizers of international conference, symposium
or seminar must apply to the MHA and MEA well in advance
for clearance.
Journalist Visa: For permission to film
documentaries in India, approach XP Division of the Ministry
of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi and
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in advance.
Group Visa: Groups of 10 persons or more
must apply at least 3 weeks before their intended departure.
For pilgrims, we require a letter from the Ministry of Buddhasasana,
Govt. of Sri Lanka and for participation in sports tournaments
in India, a letter from the concerned sports authority of
Sri Lanka.
Employment Visa: Agreement of employment
with the Indian employer for a minimum period of one year.
Fee structure for Sri Lankan nationals (as on July 26, 1999)
| Type of Visa |
Single Entry Up to 6M/12M |
Double
Entry Up to 6M/12M |
Multiple Entry Up
to M/12M |
| |
SL Rs. |
SL Rs. |
SL Rs. |
| Tourist |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Business |
210 |
630 |
630 |
| Entry |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Student |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Research |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Journalist |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Transit (for 7 days) |
210 |
-
|
- |
| Conference |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Group |
210 |
420 |
420 |
| Employment |
210 |
630 |
630 |
| UN Official |
Gratis |
Gratis |
Gratis |
| Official |
Gratis |
Gratis |
Gratis |
| Diplomatic |
Gratis |
Gratis |
Gratis |
Telex Charges (In addition to visa fee)
|
240 |
240 |
240 |
