Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival

Competent Authority for issuing Sri Lankan visas is the Department of Immigration and Emigration. On behalf of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi (and other Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions) has been authorized to issue visas.  

VISA FOR SHORT-TERM VISITS  

A visitor should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization / short term visa to visit Sri Lanka for a short term for tourism, business or transit purposes.

Short Term Visa

A Visit Visa is an entry permit signifying the consent of the Sri Lankan Government for the admission of a foreign national to the country.  The Visa contains details of the period of time and the condition/s of the stay. 

Following sub-categories come under visit visas: 

1. Tourist visit Visa 

A Tourist Visa is issued to bona-fide tourists who wish to visit Sri Lanka for tourism purposes. 

2. Business visit Visa 

A Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for short period of time. This visa may be issued for single, double or multiple journeys.

3. Transit visa

Transiting through Sri Lanka 

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

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.