How to Apply for Sri Lanka ETA Online

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 | Sri Lanka e-Visa

If you are planning a fun-filled tour of the country or visiting for business or transit purposes, you don't need a traditional visa. You can simply apply for a Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online. Online application for a Sri Lankan ETA is a convenient method of getting your e-visa. This means there is no need for you to go to an embassy and spend a lot of time on paperwork.

This blog contains all the steps you need to follow to apply for a Sri Lanka ETA online.

Eligibility Criteria for Sri Lanka ETA

Before we discuss how you can apply for the Sri Lanka ETA, make sure you meet the following Sri Lanka eligibility criteria:

  • Have a passport valid for at least six months after the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka.
  • Have a scan of the information page of the passport.
  • Have a credit or debit card to cover the cost of the Sri Lankan visa application.
  • Have an email ID where the authorized ETA will be sent.

If each of these criteria is fulfilled, you can go ahead and apply for the ETA. You can check your eligibility for Sri Lanka ETA online.

Steps to Apply for the Sri Lanka ETA Online

The online process of applying for the ETA is simple and completely done online. All you require is a laptop, smartphone, or such, with an internet connection.

Step 1: Fill the Application Form Carefully

This form needs basic details about you. You must complete the form with all requested information. The details you will need to provide are as follows:

  • Last name
  • First name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Place/state/city of birth
  • Country of birth
  • Email Address
  • Telephone number
  • Marital status

You need to also add information from your passport:

  • Country of issue
  • Passport number
  • Date of issue of passport
  • Expiration date passport

The online Sri Lanka ETA application also requires your travel details:

  • The reason for traveling to Sri Lanka (business, tourism, or transit)
  • Date of expected entry
  • You can use a debit or credit card to pay for the Sri Lanka ETA after completing the application.

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Step 2: Pay a Small Processing Fee

After filling out the form, you need to pay a small fee while submitting the form through your credit or debit card.

Step 3: Receive Your Approved ETA for Sri Lanka

After you have filled out the form and made the payment, you just need to wait for the approval, which you will get through the email ID you shared in the form. You can get your Sri Lanka ETA approval from your home by simply following these easy steps. The approval takes roughly two working days to process.

To get a Sri Lanka ETA, visit the Online Sri Lanka ETA website and click on the Apply button, but do check the documents required.

Check Eligibility for Sri Lanka e-Visa and apply for Sri Lanka e-Visa 3 days in advance of your flight. Citizens from Oman, China, Germany, Japan and Greece can apply online for Sri Lanka e-Visa.

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