FAQs

    91 . If I already possess a valid e-Visa/ETA, can I apply for a fresh e-Visa/ETA again?

    No. Sri Lanka ETA is valid for six months from the date of issuance and a fresh ETA cannot be obtained using the same passport until that ETA expires. If you lose the passport which contains the valid ETA, you may a...
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    92 . What is an e-Visa/ETA?

    Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an official authorization for a short visit to Sri Lanka and is issued electronically.  Is ETA and visa the same for Sri Lanka? With the help of the Internet, the ETA visa ...
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    93 . What do I need for my e-Visa/ETA application?

    International visitors can now cut down on the amount of time they spend planning their vacation to exploit the top-rated tourist attractions in Sri Lanka by registering for the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA. You can acquire you...
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    94 . Do I need to obtain a separate e-Visa/ETA for people accompanying me?

    Yes. Each traveler must have a separate e-Visa/ETA. Can I apply for an eTA on behalf of someone? Yes. At Sri Lanka Immigration Services, we permit applicants to apply for a group of up to 15 people.  The applicat...
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    95 . 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 wit...
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    96 . What is the SEPA Transfer?

    The SEPA is in short for The Single Euro Payments Area which is a single market for euro-denominated payments. The European Union (EU) created this idea to harmonise payments across the Eurozone. Countries within the EU...
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    97 . Do children require a visa to visit Sri Lanka?

    Children under 12 years of age are exempt from obtaining a Sri Lanka ETA. Children under 16 with individual passports are required to apply for a separate visa. For minors, the parents should sign the application. Who i...
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    98 . What can I do if I make a mistake in my application?

    Once an application is submitted processed and payment is made, you cannot cancel the transaction and the payment cannot be reimbursed. Before submitting the application form, travelers are always advised to double-chec...
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