Instructions

Encircle the appropriate boxes on top of the form to indicate your visa requirements carefully.

1. (S),(D) and (M) stands for single, double and multiple entries/visit to India.
   {<3M},{6M},and{12M} correspond to period for which visa is required. It may please be ensured that the passport is valid for the period for which is visa is requested. [T],[B],(M),(MX),[S],[E],[TR],[R],[C],[J] and [X] stand for the type of visa,
   like Tourist - [T].
2. Visa form is available free of cost at the Mission. Photocopy is usable.
3. Visa Application Form is accepted at the counter only if the applicant presents himself/herself for interview.
4. All columns must be correctly and carefully filled. Incomplete forms will be rejected summarily.
5. Photocopy of National Identity Card (or) Birth Certificate must accompany with the visa application form.
   Original must be shown during interview.
6. Previous Passports (Original must be shown) and details (enclose a photocopy) of dual Nationality/Green Card must be submitted.
7. Visa applicants with dual nationality must produce both the passports ( along with photocopies) at the time of application.
8. Acceptance of visa application does not necessarily mean grant of visa.
9. Visa Fee, once received, cannot be refunded even if the Visa application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.
10. Finalize your travel arrangement only after you ascertain visa requirements and obtain appropriate visa.
11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify visa particulars on receipt of passport and before traveling.
12. Suppression of facts or furnishing misleading/false information will result in denial of visa without assigning any reasons.
13. Granting of visa does not confer the right of entry and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.
14. For non-Sri Lankan nationals and non-resident Sri Lankans applying for a visa, photocopy of their passport must be enclosed with the visa application form along with an additional fax reference form (available on our website).
15. Foreign national who do not hold Resident visa (Minimum 1 year duration) in Srilanka are dealt with in a case by case basis, regarding type/duration of visa/number of entries, irrespective of the fees tendered.
16. In cases where a fresh application is filed during the validity of an existing visa, the new visa issued will automatically annul existing visa irrespective of its validity still remaining and no fee refunds are admissible.
17. Children (irrespective of age) intending to travel to India, must apply on a passport in their own names.
18. In the following cases, processing of application will take longer.
    • Sri Lankan nationals with Resident visa of some other country.
    • Applicants not resident in Sri Lanka for at least 12 months prior to date of application.
    • Where clearance from India is mandatory.
    • Visitors to restricted/protected areas.(Details available on our website).
    • Certain cases where documents need to be verified.
19. Canvassing for visa, suppression of material facts or submission of forged / false documents is a disqualification. Overstay of visa or violation of visa rules is a disqualification for grant of visa.
20. Invitation to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India are to be extended by concerned Sports Federations/Associations in India after obtaining approval of Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs ,Govt.of India . The Organisers should obtain approval from the above Ministry before inviting foreign Sports persons/teams.
21. An applicant who desires to visit any Restricted/Protected areas in India is required to submit an application in the prescribed proforma for issue of a special permit, in addition to the visa application. The form is available at the Mission.
22. Change of purpose of visit is not allowed. In a rejected case, fresh application will not be accepted by the Mission on other grounds.
23. If the old passport/s of the visa applicant is/are lost, a photocopy of the police complaint should be submitted along with visa application and current valid passport.
24. Visa forms sent to the High commission by e-mail/fax will not be accepted nor any correspondence entertained. Processing of Visa request commences only after payment of visa fee and referral charges. Visa fee is non-refundable.
25. Visa is valid for the given period from the date of issue.
26. The HCI reserves the right to delay/refuse visa without assigning any reasons. Visas are issued subject to various checks and clearances.
27. The High Commission of India reserves the right of granting and deciding type of visa / duration of visa / number of entries, irrespective of the fees tendered.