Spouse Visa Services
Uniting spouses across borders is our priority. We provide expert guidance to help you secure a spouse visa smoothly and efficiently.
Whether you are applying to join your Sri Lankan spouse or sponsoring your foreign spouse to live with you, our experienced consultants will assist you through every step of the spouse visa process.
Eligibility
Foreign spouses of Sri Lankan citizens and their dependents are eligible for this visa.
Note: The Spouse Visa is issued only in Colombo by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Document Requirements
- Marriage certificate attested by a competent authority in Sri Lanka or abroad.
- Completed application form.
- Birth certificate of the Sri Lankan spouse; if citizen by registration, a copy of citizenship certificate.
- Passport or National Identity Card of the Sri Lankan spouse.
- If divorced, a divorce decree; if spouse deceased, death certificate.
- Consent letter from the Sri Lankan spouse.
- Applicable government visa fee.
For children (if not Sri Lankan citizens):
- Birth certificates of children.
- Passports of the applicants.
Application Procedure
- Obtain Entry Visa approval from the Department of Immigration in Colombo.
- Collect Entry Visa endorsement from the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission.
- Travel to Sri Lanka and obtain Spouse Visa endorsement on the passport from the Department of Immigration in Colombo.
How to Apply
Approval for entry visa can be applied at:
- ETA via online services - Click Here
- ETA at Immigration Services Center in Colombo - Click Here
Immigration Services Center in Colombo
Please visit our Immigration Services Center located in Colombo.
Call our helpdesk at +94 777 777 777 or email your request to [email protected].
Our trained team will assist you in:
- Application preparation
- Document advisory
- Fee calculation
- Application submission to the Department of Immigration
- Entry Visa approval collection and dispatch
- Visa endorsement after arrival
We also offer optional value-added services including door-to-door service.
Note: Our service fee depends on individual cases and will be transparently communicated before accepting your application.
Frequently Asked Questions - Spouse Visa
Common questions about the Sri Lanka Spouse Visa
The Spouse Visa is available to foreign spouses and dependent children of Sri Lankan citizens. The marriage must be legally recognized and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Attested marriage certificate.
- Birth certificate of the Sri Lankan spouse.
- Passports of applicants.
- Consent letter from the Sri Lankan spouse.
- Additional documents such as divorce decree or death certificate if applicable.
Applications are submitted at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo. Entry visa approval is mandatory before travelling, obtained through Sri Lanka’s diplomatic missions abroad.
Processing times vary but typically range from a few weeks to several months depending on documentation completeness and government workload.
Spouse visa holders are generally permitted to live, work, and study in Sri Lanka, but specific permissions may vary. It is advisable to confirm the current rules with immigration authorities.
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