How to extend a Sri Lanka visa (30 vs 60 days) and what happens if you overstay?

For a second online extension, if only 60 days are granted instead of the requested period, send a follow-up email to immigration asking for the remaining days; the discussion reports that no additional payment is required.

The maximum official stay with extensions is up to 270 days total (official rules link shared in chat). However, whether you personally get approved for 30 or 60 days extension isn't guaranteed — it seems to depend on the specific officer or case.

If you overstay by 1-2 days, you typically either get fined an amount equal to the extension fee, or it gets waived entirely. To avoid the gamble, it's safer to stay within your original 30 days, or pay for the extension in advance — paying just for 1 extra day can end up disproportionately expensive.

If your first extension application was approved for only 30 days but you wanted 60, one option is to pay via the link sent to you and then try requesting an additional 30 days for free, or alternatively go directly to the immigration department and apply separately for a full 60-day extension.