What types of e-Visa/ETA are available?

An e-Visa/ETA is issued only for Short Visits to Sri Lanka for Business purposes, Tourism and Transit purposes.

The different types of E-visas Sri Lanka

• e-Tourist Visa: Valid for 6 months from the issued date with a double entry and visitors can stay within 30 days from the arrival date in Sri Lanka.
• Business e-Visa: Valid for 6 months from the issued date with multiple entries. This type of visa is for someone who intends to participate in business-related activities. Its holders can remain in Sri Lanka for a maximum of 30 consecutive days from the arrival date in Sri Lanka except for employment. 
• Transit e-Visa: Valid for 6 months from the issued date with a single entry. This visa is issued for transit purposes, and you will have a maximum of 48 hours to stay at the airport before departing to another country.

Get Sri Lanka visa online easy with Sri Lanka Immigration Services

It has never been easier to apply for a visa but travelers can now register from home or anywhere as long as they have an internet-connected device. 

The ETA is issued online, so travelers who want to apply for an ETA for Sri Lanka can save a lot of time and cost. There is no need to submit any original papers to the Government as only a passport scan is required. All travelers need to do is fill the form on Sri Lanka Immigration Services website. 

Depending on the purpose of entry, the length of time a traveler can stay in Sri Lanka will vary.