India tourist visa in Sri Lanka?

kishori_ray · Mar 10th, 2008, 19:32

Many thanks to Rogue Two's detailed information. I was on the edge to get a ticket for Bangkok. The fare from Kolkata to Bangkok, which are now around 230 euro had attracted my attention, but after reading this, I think I would better go to Singapore or Colombo.

Does anyone have experience about Indian Visa issued from Sri Lanka?

I want to thank all the contributors of India Mike for their advices, without those I would have be lost!

Thanks to all of you!

Moderator note: Post was originally in reply to Applying for an Indian tourist visa in Bangkok

sebos · Mar 29th, 2008, 15:28

i just got back from sri lanka and got two months visa only, if you're lucky you might get 3 but no more than that.

kwistbeableandco · Apr 20th, 2008, 20:20

These last years I always got a 6 month visa in Colombo (being a Belgian national).It is a hassle as you have to go 3 times there (and queue a lot) and it takes five working days. Last time it costed me 4.500 Lanka roepees.

kwistbeableandco · Apr 30th, 2008, 19:25

Just got a new visa in Colombo BUT ONLY FOR 3 MONTHS AND SINGLE ENTRY.
So it has changed. It has been outsourced as well. The visa application must be done now in a new building on Galle Road 433 in Kolpitiya (near the corner of Bagatelle Rd and Galle Rd).
It cost a little more but they take your picture there. Don`t bother with your own pictures, they won`t accept them (even if they are standard passport size).
The visa itself will be issued five working days later at the High Commission (old building near Galle face).

kwistbeableandco · May 19th, 2008, 21:52

Quote:

The Indian Government is considering visa-on-arrival facility to citizens of Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Maldives and the Philippines.
The facility would be offered on a reciprocal basis, ensuring that Indian citizens also get a similar benefit in these countries. At a recent meeting between intelligence agencies, and the tourism home ministries, details have been worked out to allow visa-on-arrival at major international airports.
This concession would be extended later to 18 other countries who do not offer this facility to India.

Full Article from :The Economic Times: http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/05/19/news20.asp

Mar 10th, 2008, 19:32	#1
kishori_ray Kishori Ray Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 64	Many thanks to Rogue Two's detailed information. I was on the edge to get a ticket for Bangkok. The fare from Kolkata to Bangkok, which are now around 230 euro had attracted my attention, but after reading this, I think I would better go to Singapore or Colombo. Does anyone have experience about Indian Visa issued from Sri Lanka? I want to thank all the contributors of India Mike for their advices, without those I would have be lost! Thanks to all of you! Moderator note: Post was originally in reply to Applying for an Indian tourist visa in Bangkok __________________ 'Vasudhaiva kutumbkam'- The universe is my family. http://www.youtube.com/kishoriray http://kishoriray.multiply.com/ [url]http://www.flickriver.com/photos/kishoriray/ Last edited by machadinha : Mar 10th, 2008 at 20:02. Reason: moved to create own thread

Mar 29th, 2008, 15:28	#2
sebos Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: goa Posts: 9	don't go to sri lanka i just got back from sri lanka and got two months visa only, if you're lucky you might get 3 but no more than that.

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Apr 20th, 2008, 20:20	#3
kwistbeableandco Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 33	These last years I always got a 6 month visa in Colombo (being a Belgian national).It is a hassle as you have to go 3 times there (and queue a lot) and it takes five working days. Last time it costed me 4.500 Lanka roepees.

Apr 30th, 2008, 19:25	#4
kwistbeableandco Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 33	Just got a new visa in Colombo BUT ONLY FOR 3 MONTHS AND SINGLE ENTRY. So it has changed. It has been outsourced as well. The visa application must be done now in a new building on Galle Road 433 in Kolpitiya (near the corner of Bagatelle Rd and Galle Rd). It cost a little more but they take your picture there. Don`t bother with your own pictures, they won`t accept them (even if they are standard passport size). The visa itself will be issued five working days later at the High Commission (old building near Galle face).