An ETA is a visa for travel to Sri Lanka for a stay of up to 30 days. The Sri Lanka ETA is issued on-line; it is not necessary to submit an original passport or other documents for processing. Simply complete and submit Travisa's online request form and the Sri Lanka ETA can be processed within 48 hours. Sri Lanka ETA requests are processed Monday to Friday during business hours.

If you wish to visit Sri Lanka for a short stay for any of the following purposes, you must obtain ETA prior to arrival. An ETA is valid for travel to Sri Lanka for the following purposes:

TRANSIT ETA

• Sightseeing / holiday
• Visiting friends and relatives
• Medical treatment including Ayurvedic (herbal) and yoga
• Participate in sporting events, competitions and activities relating to cultural performance

BUSINESS ETA

• Participate in business meetings and negotiations
• Conferences, workshops and seminars
• Short training courses
• Participate in art, music and dance

TRANSIT ETA

• Transiting through Sri Lanka on the way to another destination (valid up to 7 days)

The ETA will allow a stay of 30 days from the date of entry to Sri Lanka, but it may be extended for up to six months by submitting an ETA application at the Head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) in Sri Lanka.

Once the ETA is approved, though it is not required we recommend that you keep a copy of the Sri Lanka ETA approval notification to carry with your passport. Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, ETA holders should produce the following requirements at the port of entry:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
• A confirmed onward or roundtrip ticket
• Sufficient funds to meet the expenses during stay in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka ETA is issued on-line; it is not necessary to submit original passport or other documents for processing. Simply complete and submit Travisa's online request form and Travisa's will process the ETA and email the approval notification to you.