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Travel to Sri Lanka! A country with dreamy landscapes, heavenly food and a tropical vibe. Planning your dream trip is not complete without the tedious paperwork of passport control. So, this step-by-step guide aims to make it easy for you to book your Sri Lanka visa.
Which Sri Lanka visa is right for you?
Applying for a Sri Lanka Tourist Visa is very easy, you can book this in advance online as an Electronic Visa (ETA). This can be done by you or by a third party. Fast and efficient, the easiest to use online booking service. However, if for some reason you are unable to do so, you can obtain an ETA visa upon arrival at the Sri Lanka port of entry, additional charges may apply. There is also minimal risk that your application may not be approved.
Choosing the Right Visa
Before you do anything, decide which visa is right for your trip. Options are:
tourist visa sri lanka
The tourist visa is valid for a “short stay” of up to 30 days with double entry. This means that within 30 days he can leave and return once. It can be extended up to 6 months.
business visa
Sri Lanka business visa valid for 30 days with double entry. Apply for a visa if you are holding a conference, conference, workshop, seminar, or training program.
transit visa
The Sri Lanka Transit Visa is a single entry visa valid for 2 days.
for all other purposes. B. Media/Journalism, visas must be applied for through appropriate government channels. How to apply for a visa in Sri Lanka
Applying is as easy as filling out a form (have your passport ready). Approval will be emailed directly to you within 24 hours. When filling out the form, be sure to include your flight details and the address of your first night’s accommodation. It may take few days to receive your application.
Useful information:
Please apply at least one week before your trip. Once approved, you can enter Sri Lanka within 3 months from the visa issuance date. Sri Lanka visa price
The price of a visa depends on your country of residence. Average Sri Lanka visa cost:
Tourist visa – USD 35
Business Visa – 40 USD
Transit visa – free
- Please be careful:
Due to COVID-19, Visa prices are subject to temporary changes.
A quick reminder to make sure:
Possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months upon entering Sri Lanka
Do you have a confirmed return ticket or a ticket to your next destination
have sufficient funds to cover expenses during the stay
How to get a visa extension
It is very likely that you will fall in love with Sri Lanka on your 30 day visa and want to extend it for up to 6 months. In this case, please follow these steps before your ETA expires:
Please complete this form and bring it to the Immigration Department Headquarters in Colombo.
I go together:
ID photo
passport
Proof of return ticket (or next itinerary)
Accommodation address and phone number.
Cash/credit card to pay the renewal fee (fees vary depending on various factors such as nationality and additional services required. More information from the department is available here.
Useful information:
Or fill out the form when you are at the immigration office.
Sri Lanka visa application experience
We have been fortunate enough to travel to Sri Lanka several times and each time we applied for an ETA online using the form and it was approved within days.
Always follow the guidelines, double or triple check your details when filling out the form and make sure your passport is up to date and has at least 6 months remaining before your entry into Sri Lanka.