TOURIST VISA and TRANSIT VISA

 

TOURIST VISA

Tourist Visas are issued to bona-fide tourists who wish to visit Sri Lanka for sightseeing or holidaying, visiting friends & relatives, medical treatments including Ayurvedic, participate in sports events competitions and activities relating to cultural performance for a short period of time.

 

Conditions for tourist visa holders:

  • Visitors cannot engage in any form of employment, paid or unpaid, in any trade/business during their stay.
  • The visa must be utilized before the specified date of expiry.
  • If the length of stay in Sri Lanka is less than 30 days, the applicant or a third party on his/her behalf can apply for the visa by submitting an ETA application online via the ETA website www.eta.gov.lk
  • If the length of stay in Sri Lanka is more than 30 days, then the applicant is required to obtain the visa through the Embassy or can apply for an extension when in Sri Lanka.
  • For minors below the age 12, ETA will be issued free of charge.

 

To obtain Visa through the Embassy, following documents are required to be submitted

  • Duly filled Tourist Visa Application Form
  • Current Passport (valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of arrival).
  • One recent passport-sized (3.5cm x 4.5cm) photograph
  • Flight reservation of a return ticket

 

Important to Note: 

  • To apply for an ETA, please visit ONLY the official ETA website www.eta.gov.lk . It has been reported that third-party websites offer Sri Lankan ETA and charge exorbitant amounts. The government of Sri Lanka would not be liable for any payment made to these third-party sites or agencies.
  • Applying at our counter: If you so require, we can facilitate your ETA application. You can submit your application by visiting us in person after obtaining a prior appointment through our website embassy.gov.lk. You can obtain an appointment on any working day between 9.30am -1.30pm. through the link provided in the website.
  • Submitting via post:You can also submit your application for ETA for more than 30 days (Up to 90 days) via post. You must send the application to us at least 7 working days prior to your departure.

 

Visa Fee: 

Tourist visa with Double Entry for 30 days: SEK 518

Tourist visa with Single/Double Entry for 90 days: SEK 518

 

 

 Check list and  ETA Application Form

ETA Application Form for Tourist Purposes 

Check-List-Tourist-Visa-1.pdf

 

TRANSIT VISA

Please note that if you are not leaving the airport, a transit visa is not required.

A Transit Visa is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a brief period which is incidental and during his journey to another destination. Those who want to transit through Sri Lanka should also obtain an ETA by paying the relevant ETA Processing fee. However, if the transit period is less than 48 hrs, passengers are not required to pay the ETA Processing Fee.

The applicants themselves or a third party on their behalf can apply for a transit ETA by submitting an ETA application online via the ETA website www.eta.gov.lk