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Immigration to Sri Lanka from Lebanon

An island nation situated in southern Asia, with attractive features, foreigners and noncitizens find it a place to relax.

Immigrants

Tourism visa

For a vacationer visa, the vital certifications required are your passport, medical insurance, and a travel ticket while applying for it. The Sri Lanka vacationer card is the vacationer visa if you are from a visa-required country, you need to get it before you can travel.

The immigration process

Immigrating from Lebanon to Sri Lanka involves a list of documents and several steps needed, they are:

Passport

A valid passport with a base legitimacy of a half year and a maximum of your planned stay period in the country. 

Visa

Lebanese residents for the most part need a visa to enter the country. The kind of visa required relies upon the justification behind your movement, similar to business, work, or study. You may need to apply for a specific visa type through the embassy or consul in Lebanon.

Completed visa application form

Fill out the application form provided by the embassy or consulate, and provide accurate information.

Passport-sized photos

Recent passport-sized photos meet the specifications set by the government or authorities, like a particular color of the background, the size length, and width.

Proof of travel plans

Provide a copy of your well-detailed travel plans, including flight reservations, transportation arrangements, a copy of enrollment for students, and employment contracts for work-related visits.

Proof of accommodation

Evidence of accommodation is a place where the migrant will be staying during your visit or stay, such as house ownership documents, invitations from the host, and hotel reservations.

Proof of financial means

It shows that you have sufficient funds to cover ninety percent of your expenses during your stay in the nation. This will include bank statements, credit card records, and a letter of financial support if there is any.

Travel insurance

It is important to have travel insurance covering medical expenses and emergencies while in the country.

Medical certificate

This is particularly for people with current health issues, so to avoid health risks, you will need to provide a health report and proof of medication for the diseases.

Criminal history

Some visa applications will require a criminal record check and a police clearance certificate, that shows a clean record of the migration.

Contact the embassy directly

The embassy is the best place for current information on visa requirements and the immigration process for Lebanese citizens specifically. They can be reached by calls, their website, and email.

Determine your visa type

There are visa categories for different reasons like work, investment, or permanent residence. And if in a dilemma the embassy will help you clarify which visa type best suits your situation.

Gather required credentials

The specific credentials needed will vary depending on the visa type, but regular requirements will include a valid Lebanese passport, proof of financial support, medical certificates, and a criminal history.

Apply for your visa

Once you have gathered the required documents, submit your application to the embassy and pay the application fees involved. So that the procedure can begin.

Wait for the procedure to be completed

The procedure differs for each visa, also depending on the workload on the ground and your specific situation. The embassy will keep you updated if there is any change and when your application is approved.

Settling in the country

When the documents above are provided and the steps are followed, settling into the nation will go smoothly.

Immigration laws and policies can change, so it is vital to consult the nation’s embassy for the most recent and accurate information.

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