Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Sri Lanka offers humanitarian protection for individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or serious threats to life. This visa category covers asylum seekers and recognized refugees, providing legal status and safety within the country's borders.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion, or compelling humanitarian grounds due to threats to life or liberty.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.lk/
Summary: Provides protection in Sri Lanka for those fleeing persecution or serious danger. Eligibility requires a well-founded fear. Benefits include legal status and safety, processed via UNHCR or the Department of Immigration.