According to WorldTravelGuide.net, American business travelers in Sri Lanka should feel right at home.  Many business customs in Sri Lanka are similar to those in America.  Most businesspeople speak English, punctuality is expected for meetings and appointments, and when you meet someone new, it’s considered polite to exchange business cards.

While American tourists in Sri Lanka do not need Sri Lankan visas,  business travelers do. Here are the documents required to get a Sri Lankan visa for a business trip:

• 1 Sri Lanka visa application form
• Your US passport, which must have a blank page and at least 6 months left before it expires.
• 2-passport-sized  photos
• A copy of your round-trip itinerary
• A business letter of responsibility from your sponsor. The letter must provide the nature of your business, the purpose of your trip, the name of your contact  and the length of your stay and promise financial support for you while you are in Sri Lanka.
• Your sponsor in Sri Lanka also needs to send a fax to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, DC to confirm the details of your trip.
• You will be required to show proof of a yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from an area in which the disease is present.

Business travelers to Sri Lanka must apply for a visa in advance.  At RushMyTravelVisa.com, we specialize in making sure that business travelers have all the documents they need to travel. We’ll research your itinerary to ensure that you know exactly which visas are required, and we’ll provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions to help you get them. Then, we’ll deliver your Sri Lankan visa paperwork directly to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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Americans traveling to Sri Lanka definitely need a visa, but the type of visa you’ll need depends on the circumstances of your stay. Here’s a brief overview of the different types of Sri Lankan visas:

• Tourist (or visit) visa: Tourist visas are issued for free on arrival for American citizens.  They are valid for up to  30 days, but you can apply for an extension in Sri Lanka if necessary.
• Business visa: A multiple-entry visa, valid for three months or up to one year, may be issued to businesspeople or investors.
• Diplomatic visas are issued for diplomatic visits. 
• Multiple-entry visas: Can be issued for business or leisure and may be valid for up to 5 years. However, you must apply in advance for the visa and you cannot stay in Sri Lanka for more than 6 months at a time.
• If you plan to work, study or live in Sri Lanka, you must apply in person at an embassy or consulate. 

The US Department of State notes that “Foreigners entering Sri Lanka on a landing/tourist visa cannot convert their visa to a non-tourist one, and risk deportation if they engage in activities other than tourism without the appropriate visa.”

So, it’s important to make sure you have the right type of visa for your trip. RushMyTravelVisa.com can research your situation and help you determine your visa needs. We can also help you with the paperwork, providing clear, easy-to-follow  instructions to help you avoid common mistakes.

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