As we all know that from January,
2012, Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for everyone except the Republics of Singapore,
Maldives, and The Seychelles, who is entering their country to apply for ETA
for a short visit to Sri Lanka. The main objective of ‘Sri Lanka Visa’ is to
facilitate the legal entry and to regulate the stay period of non Sri Lankans.
A visitor should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) /
short term visa to visit Sri Lanka for a short term for tourism, business or
transit purposes. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an online system which
provides official authorization for short visits (up to 30 days), and is issued
electronically. Those who wish to undertake short-term visits must
obtain an ETA prior to their arrival in Sri Lanka.
There are three types of visas
categories given below that can be made available according to your requirements:
BUSINESS VISA- A
Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka forbusiness purposes for a short period of time. This visa may be issued for
single, double or multiple journeys.
Purpose for business visa- Conferences, meetings, seminars,
business negotiations, workshops, short term training programs, participation
in social events, religious events and symposiums!
Documents required to apply for Tourist ETA are given below:
·
ETA application
form (you can download from www.eta.gov.lk
or www.sri-lankaeta.com )
·
2 recent passport size photographs
·
Passport with a validity of six months beyond
the stay period in Sri Lanka
·
Air tickets(onward & return)
·
Covering letter from Indian organization
·
Photocopy of the passport front and last pages
·
As long as you do not intend to stay in the
country longer than 30 days, you can take part in conventions and conferences
as well as meetings whilst in Sri Lanka.
·
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if
applicable
TOURIST VISA- A tourist visa is issued to those who are
planning to visit the country for tourism purposes. A visitor can apply for ETAonline by going to the official ETA website www.eta.gov.lk or can visit www.sri-lankaeta.com
to get Sri Lanka Online Visa application form. The Visa contains details of the
period of time and the condition/s of the stay.
Purpose for tourist visa- Holidaying, Sightseeing, excursions &
relaxation, visiting family or friends, medical issues or treatments which
includes yoga and Ayurveda treatment or participating in any kind of sporting
competitions, events and activities.
Documents required to apply for Tourist ETA are given below:
·
2 recent passport size photographs
·
Passport with a validity of six months beyond
the stay period in Sri Lanka
·
Air tickets(onward & return)
·
Your hotel accommodation or invitation from Sri
Lanka in case you are visiting for a formal event
·
Photocopy of the passport front and last pages
·
For 90 days stay, consent from applicant
explaining the reason for 90 days stay
·
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if
applicable
TRANSIT
VISA- Transit visa is issued to people wishing to transit through Sri
Lanka who enters the country for short period of time or traveling to Sri Lanka
to join a vessel as crew. A transit visa is not required if you fly out on
the same aircraft and from the same airport at which you arrived or you stay in
the transit lounge and do not leave the airport.
How to apply-
·
Online - Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) -
up to 7 days
·
On arrival at Colombo Airport - up to 7 days
·
Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions and Consulates –
up to 30 days
If you are planning to visit the
country for any purpose, the above information will help you to apply for online Sri Lanka visa. Visit our
website sri-lankaeta.com to download
the application form.
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