Diplomatic or Official Passport holders intending to visit Sri Lanka for Official purposes should have prior visas before traveling to Sri Lanka. They are required to forward their visa applications through the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission or directly to the Department of Immigration & Emigration in Colombo. Application are to be submitted with Note Verbale from the relevant Mission and the invitation from the relevant Organization in Sri Lanka confirming that the visit is official. Gratis ETA and visa endorsement will be issued by the Sri Lanka Mission for Diplomatic and Official passport holders.
Diplomatic and Official Passport holders on private visits to Sri Lanka should follow the normal ETA application procedure applicable for Tourists and standard ETA fees are applicable.
- Completed visa Application form
- Data page of the passport of applicant - Copy
- Request letter of the sponsoring organization - Original
- Visa recommendation letter issued by the Line Ministry - Original
| Union of Myanmar | Diplomatic , Official Services | 30 Days |
| Islamic Republic of Pakistan | Diplomatic , Official | 30 Days |
| Federative Republic of Brazil | Diplomatic , Official Services | 90 Days |
| Republic of Chile | Diplomatic , Official | 90 Days |
| Republic of Serbia | Diplomatic , Official | 90 Days |
| Russian Federation | Diplomatic , Official Services | 30 Days |
| Seychelles | Diplomatic, Official or Ordinary | 60 days at each visit and cumulative duration of 90 days in a year |
| Peoples Republic of China (PRC) | Diplomatic, Official Service and Public affairs on the basis of equality and reciprocity | Up to 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates(UAE) | Diplomatic, Official, Special Passport holders | Up to 30 days |
