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United Kingdom
Standard Visitor visa — fully online since Feb 2026, biometrics at VFS Colombo.
Permitted stayUp to 6 months
Fees£135 (≈ US$177) · priority ≈ US$697
Processing≈ 15 working days (priority: 5 days)
EntryAll UK ports (eVisa — no physical vignette for most applicants)
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid for the whole trip
- Online application (gov.uk) + appointment confirmation
- Bank statements (6 months) & employment/business letter
- Travel plan, accommodation & ties to Sri Lanka (family, work, property)
- Sponsor documents if someone else is paying
How to apply
- 1
Apply and pay online at gov.uk (Standard Visitor visa)
- 2
Book biometrics at VFS Global Colombo (Arnold Ratnayake Mw, Colombo 10)
- 3
Attend the appointment with your document set
- 4
Decision in ≈ 15 working days — the visa is linked to your passport as an eVisa
Skip the guesswork
Let us handle your United Kingdom application.
Our visa desk prepares the paperwork, books the appointments and tracks your file to a decision — you just show up with your passport.
Details verified 26 July 2026. Rules can change without notice — always confirm on the official portal before paying fees.
