Can you leave Sri Lanka and apply for a new tourist visa online after using up all extensions?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, after exhausting extensions you can leave Sri Lanka and apply for a fresh tourist e-visa online before re-entering. Applying for a tourist extension does not appear to block a later residency visa application.
What the community said
Once you've used your final tourist visa extension, the straightforward option is to leave Sri Lanka and apply for a brand-new tourist e-visa online before flying back in. No embassy visit is required.
27 days ago New e-visa after departure
If you plan to stay long-term and explore residency options, applying for an online tourist visa extension upon arrival is not known to block a subsequent residency visa application.
27 days ago
Tourist visa extensions in Sri Lanka are processed online via the official Department of Immigration portal. It's important to apply before your current visa expires.
27 days ago Sri Lanka Department of Immigration online portal