Who can apply for Sri Lanka Visa Online (or Sri Lanka e-Visa)
Passport holders of the below countries are eligible to apply an e-Visa to Sri Lanka.
Find out your eligibility for Sri Lanka e-Visa using Eligiblity Checker tool.
Citizens of Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles are exempt from Sri Lanka e-Visa and need only their Passports to travel to Sri Lanka.
Citizens of Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kosovo, Nigeria, North Korea, Taiwan and Syria need prior approval before applying for Sri Lanka e-Visa.
Apply for an e-Visa at Sri Lanka Overseas Missions or at the Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo through Sri Lankan Sponsors. Failing to do so may cause for rejection of your ETA/Visa appeals.
Online Sri Lanka Visa Categories
Sri Lanka Tourist e-Visa
30-Day Tourist Permit| Valid For 90 Days| Single Entry
The Sri Lanka Tourist Electronic Travel Authorization, as the name suggests, is an electronic Visa that allows international visitors to visit Sri Lanka for travel and tourism purposes. Obtaining this digital travel permit to enter Sri Lanka for touring the country will need the applicants to fill out a simple online application form and carry the eVisa before embarking on the journey upon approval. The traveller will be allowed to reside in the country for a period of thirty days. You can enter Sri Lanka anytime during the 90 day validity of Tourist e-Visa. Various ports of entry, such as the airport, seaport or landport can be used for entering Sri Lanka with the e-Visa.
Sri Lanka Business e-Visa
90-Day Business Permit| Valid For 12 Months| Multiple Entries
Business e-Visa holders can stay for upto 90 days during each business visit within the 12 months validity.
The Sri Lanka eTA permits international business people to enter and reside in Sri Lanka temporarily for the purpose of fulfilling business related motives such as
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Attending business conferences, workshops, seminars and symposiums.
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Taking part in business meetings and contract negotiation decisions.
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Completing short-term training courses and internships.
Under the Sri Lankan eVisa, travellers will be able to enjoy the benefits of participating/attending musical and art performances held in the country. Just like the Tourist eTA for Sri Lanka, the Business eTA can be obtained fully online.
Sri Lanka Transit e-Visa
2-Day Transit eVisa | Single Entry
Eligible travellers, who are transiting from Sri Lanka to a third destination, for over eight hours, will have to obtain a Transit eVisa. This is a 2-Day online travel permit that will allow international visitors to explore Sri Lanka for a period of 02 days while they are transiting from the country. The total validity of this electronic Visa is 180 days. Once approved, this travel permit will be digitally linked to the passport of the international voyager. Ensure that all applicants, before they proceed with the application procedures of the Transit eTA, are aware of the eligibility criteria and requirements to avoid delays and eTA refusals.
The Sri Lanka e-Visa Requirements
An eVisa for Sri Lanka can be easily and speedily obtained online via reliable and trustworthy sources. The basic requirements to obtain an eTA online for Sri Lanka are as follows:
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A Passport which will remain valid for a minimum period of 06 months from the planned date of entrance in Sri Lanka.
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Credit card or debit card for online e-Visa payment.
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A frequently used email address to receive the approved eVisa document.
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Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, the visitor will have to submit a paper copy of their e-Visa and their valid passport. Additionally, a return ticket and evidence of adequate funds is also required.
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Disclaimers: We are a private travel agency. This website provides professional advice and assistance with visa applications. There is a service fee that covers both our professional assistance and the Sri Lanka Government Visa processing fees. For official information on Sri Lanka visa policies and application instructions, please visit the official government website, https://www.immigration.gov.lk/index_e.php. Application can also be submitted for a lower cost through the Sri Lanka Government though this would be without our professional review and expert service.