1. Visa Applicant should call over in person. Travel agents or other individuals are not allowed to represent the applicant
2. One application form should be perfected with full names & two recent passport size coloured photographs. Initials are not acceptable.
3. Valid passport (and previous passports, if any). Current passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. A copy of the bio page and amendment page should be annexed to the application form.
4. Applicant should be in possession of confirmed travel itinerary from an approved travel agent and a travel insurance valid for the length of stay and for all Schengen states covering medical repatriation, emergency medical and hospital care. A minimum cover of 30.000 EUROS is mandatory.
5. In the case of children travelling on one of the parents' passports, a passport size photograph should be attached to the parents' application form and particulars of name and date of birth entered. Full names of children must be endorsed in passport (Initials are not acceptable). Letter from school confirming permitted leave of children should be provided.
6. Children below 18 years travelling alone or with guardian should have a letter giving consent to travel from the parents or appointment of guardianship certified by District Court. Letter from school confirming leave of children should be provided.

Applicant should fill both the application and questionnaire and provide all documents required as mentioned hereunder, according to the type of visa. Copies of original documents should be provided by the applicants.

Extra requirements for Business Visa

1. Proof of business contact/seminar/workshop (invitation letter) in Schengen State indicating purpose and duration of visit.
2. An original letter with a “guarantee for visit”, if principals/company in Schengen is covering travel expenses and/or accommodation
3. Proof of business registration and form 48 (companies Act No. 17 of 1982) both with English translation (original + copy)
4. Contract of employment or letter from employer indicating date of appointment, profession, salary particulars
5. Documentary proof of your EPF contribution
6. Letter from company/employer in Sri-Lanka indicating purpose and duration of visit
7. Company’s bank statements for last three months (original + copies)
8. Confirmed hotel reservation

Extra requirements for Tourist Visa

1. Hotel reservation with proof of part payment/guarantee by credit card sent directly by fax to applicant (reservation through travel agent is not accepted) or certificate of accommodation issued by the local Municipal Council to sponsor (original + copy)
2. Particulars of sponsor: copy of passport/identity card, proof of residential status (if applicable), proof of employment with salary particulars for the last three (03) months. Please note the French Embassy also requires copies of the sponsor’s bank statements for the last three (03) months.
3. Contract of employment or letter from employer indicating date of appointment, profession, monthly renumeration
4. Letter from employer confirming period of approved paid/unpaid leave of absence from place of work
5. Documentary proof of EPF contribution
6. Bank statements for last 3 months as wel as letter from bank confirming outstanding balance.

Extra requirements for Airport Transit Visa

1. The applicant should be in possession of the required visa for the final destination
2. Confirmed airline ticket
3. Documents (by fax or mail) should be sent to the applicant directly and not to the Embassy where you are to apply for your visa.
4. E-Mail transmissions are not acceptable as supporting documents
5. Documents in Sinhalese or Tamil must be presented with an official English translation
6. The visa fee charged at the time of submitting your visa application will not be refunded under any circumstances.
7. Applicant should tender correct amount.

Each applicant should provide a complete file IN CERTAIN CASES, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR OTHER PROOF MAY BE REQUIRED

Please contact the Embassy (Visa Call Centre) about more details and about the conditions that apply to your situation.

For further information about the IND please go to :  www.immigratiedienst.nl