Information About Getting Sri Lanka Visa For Indians

1 Tourist  Visa  with Double Entry for 30 days. US$ 35 2 Tourist  Visa  Single Entry up to 90 days. US$ 35 3 Tourist  Visa  with Double Entry up to 90 days. US$ 35 4 Business  Visa  with Multiple Entry for 30 days. US$ 40

India is Sri Lanka’s closest neighbor, separated only by a narrow strip of ocean, the Palk Strait. Accordingly, it’s easy for Indian citizens to get a Sri Lanka visa for short stays in the country for business, transit or tourism purposes. Although a Sri Lanka visa for Indians on arrival option is available, it involves long waiting times to complete an application at border entry points. Luckily, Indian citizens can apply for the Sri Lanka ETA visa before traveling, through a simple online application that takes only minutes to complete.   Is Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival available for Indian Citizens? Yes, a Sri Lanka visa on arrival for Indians is available. However, since 2012, Indian citizens have been able to obtain a Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) through a simple application online for short stays. This was introduced to expedite the visa application process and is considered the faster, more efficient option, as those queuing to apply at the Sri Lankan border can

AS AN INDIAN CITIZEN, DO I NEED A VISA TO ENTER SRI LANKA? You don't need a visa in itself. You only need to apply for an ETA to enter Sri Lanka. You can check the requirements by clicking here. WHAT IS AN ETA? The Sri Lanka  ETA  is an Electronic Travel Authorization granted online through the web-based visa system. An ETA is issued only for  business, tourism and transit visits to Sri Lanka . WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM STAY FOR INDIAN CITIZENS IN SRI LANKA? 30 days in Total  for tourism and business purpose only. The ETA is valid for  180 days after issued  from the date of application and allows you  Double Entry  into the country. WHAT ARE THE COSTS AND PROCESSING TIMES TO APPLY FOR A SRI LANKA VISA AS AN INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDER? For the processing time of your Sri Lanka ETA, you can choose one of these three options: Standard processing  – Your ETA application is processed within  24 hours , and the price is  USD 40.00  (service fees included). Rush processing  – You will receive your