1. Two visa application form. Sri Lanka Visa Application for Citizens of United States of America
2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
3. Passport-type photographs: 2
4. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
5. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.
6. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Sri Lanka, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant’s behalf

1. Two visa application forms. Sri Lanka Visa Application for Citizens of United States of America
2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
3. Passport-type photographs: 2
4. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
5. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Sri Lanka, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
   • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
   • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Sri Lanka.
   • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
   • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
6. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Sri Lanka. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Sri Lanka, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
   • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
   • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Sri Lanka.
   • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

All applications are subject to an approval from Sri Lanka which can extend the processing time.