How long does it take to get a visa for Sri Lanka from the UK?

Unlike a regular visa, citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa for Sri Lanka in a maximum of 03 business days after they submit their visa application. The online visa system allows UK nationals to save time and costs. The ETA was launched by the Government of Sri Lanka in 2012 to simplify the process of obtaining a visa for Sri Lanka.

UK nationals can apply for a Sri Lanka ETA from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or a smart phone connected to the Internet. The process is entirely online at Sri Lanka Immigration Services, from filling in the application form, and paying the visa fee to supplying supporting documents.

Sri Lanka visa for UK citizens has 3 processing time options. UK passport holders can choose the one that suits their needs and budget:

Normal: This standardized service is the cheapest option with the waiting time being 03 business days. If UK travelers have adequate time to prepare their papers and wait for a response, they can choose this service.
Urgent: With this choice, UK nationals will get their Sri Lanka ETA in a guaranteed maximum of 24 hours.
Super urgent: If UK citizens choose Rush visa service, they can expect to receive your results in about 05 business hours.