Sri Lanka introduces ETA for Tourists

Are you planning to visit Sri Lanka?  Before you set foot in the country, you must get your travel visa. In the past, Sri Lanka offered visa on arrival. Now they have introduced the ETA or Electronic Visa Authorization.

Here are some details on the ETA and the process of getting your travel visa. Citizens of every country except Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles require an ETA to visit Sri Lanka.

Application process:

The application for the ETA can be done online on the official website or other websites that work in partnership with the Sri Lankan government. You should apply for the ETA at least 90 days before your scheduled date of travel. So, you must apply for the ETA three months before your trip.

The application process involves filling out a form and paying service and government fees. In fact, the application process takes a few minutes and your visa will be processed in 24 hours. The fees, however, depend on the type of visa. You can get more information on their website.

Validity of ETA:

The two types of ETA are ‘short stay’ and the ‘transit’ ETA.

With the ‘short stay’ ETA you can travel to Sri Lanka for a vacation or business purpose which is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival.

The ‘transit’ ETA is valid for two days from the date of arrival. This visa is mandatory even if you are passing through the country on a cruise ship. But there are no charges for the ‘transit’ ETA.

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