- Sri Lankan Visa -

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With effect from 1st January 2012, all Holiday or Business travellers to Sri Lanka must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entering Sri Lanka. Please visit

http://www.eta.gov.lk for more detailed information on applying.

The facility for applying for a Business Visa is at present available only at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration and Sri Lankan Overseas Missions.

When applying for an ETA via a third party, payment should be made according to instructions stipulated on their website www.eta.gov.lk  and an acknowledgement of the ETA application would be sent to you.  Payment made to other websites or agencies are not considered as a valid part of your application. Therefore we would advise that payments should only be made via the official Sri Lanka ETA website to avoid making additional payments at the port of entry in Sri Lanka.

What are the Working Hours ?

• Acceptance of all applications  is between 8.30 am and 1.30 pm
• Collection of visas after submitting the application is between 8.30 am and 12.00 pm.

      The office is closed on Weekends and Public Holidays.

What is a Sri Lankan Visa?

A Sri Lankan visa is an endorsement stamped on a passport or similar document to facilitate the legal entry of non Sri Lankans into the country whilst regulating the period of their stay and conditions associated thereof. 

What Type of Sri Lankan Visa do I need ?

Visit Visa

A Visit Visa is an entry permit signifying the consent of the Sri Lankan Government valid for the admission of a foreign national to the country.  The Visa contains details of the duration  and condition/s of their stay.

Tourist Visit Visa

A Tourist Visa is issued to bona-fide tourists who want to enter Sri Lanka for sightseeing, excursions, relaxation, or to visit relatives for short periods of time.

 Please visit

http://www.eta.gov.lk  for the current cost of an ETA Tourist Visa.