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| Effective January 1st, 2012 an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required for business travel to Sri Lanka for a stay of up to 30 days. Learn more about Sri Lanka Business ETA. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
For travel to Sri Lanka, the traveler must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps. The Sri Lanka visa (ETA) is electronic and will not be inside the passport. In addition, the traveler must carry a confirmed roundtrip or onward ticket and sufficient funds to meet expenses during the visit to Sri Lanka.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Special Instructions:
Complete the on-line Sri Lanka Business ETA Request.
Note: Electronic Sri Lanka visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Sri Lankan visa is approved and sent electronically (via email). |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
An electronic Sri Lanka business visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for multiple entries within three months, and allows a stay of up to 30 days in Sri Lanka. |
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
A Sri Lanka visa application for ETA is generally processed in 48 hours (Monday through Friday). |
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| A valid passport and visa are required for business travel to Sri Lanka. Effective January 1st, 2012, an electronic visa, called ETA will allow business travel to Sri Lanka for a stay of up to 30 days. For a stay longer than 30 days, please see long stay business visa requirements. |
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Effective January 1st, 2012 an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required for entry to Sri Lanka for a stay of up to 30 days. Learn more about Sri Lanka Tourist ETA.
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
For travel to Sri Lanka, the traveler must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps. The Sri Lanka visa (ETA) is electronic and will not be inside the passport. In addition, the traveler must carry a confirmed roundtrip or onward ticket and sufficient funds to meet expenses during the visit to Sri Lanka.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Special Instructions:
Complete the on-line Sri Lanka Tourist ETA Request.
Note: Electronic Sri Lanka visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Sri Lankan visa is approved and sent electronically (via email). |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
An electronic Sri Lanka visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for up to two entries within three months, and allows a stay of up to 30 days in Sri Lanka. |
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
A Sri Lanka visa application for ETA is generally processed in 48 hours (Monday through Friday). |
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| Effective January 1st, 2012 an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required for entry to Sri Lanka for a stay of up to 30 days. Learn more about Sri Lanka Transit ETA. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
For travel to Sri Lanka, the traveler must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps. The Sri Lanka visa (ETA) is electronic and will not be inside the passport. In addition, the traveler must carry a confirmed roundtrip or onward ticket and sufficient funds to meet expenses during the visit to Sri Lanka.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Special Instructions:
Complete the on-line Sri Lanka ETA Request online Sri Lanka Tourist ETA Request. |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
An electronic Sri Lanka visa (ETA visa) can be issued for entry within 3 months, for a stay of up to 7 days in Sri Lanka. |
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
A Sri Lanka visa application for ETA is generally processed in 48 hours (Monday through Friday). |
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| A valid passport and visa are required for business travel to Sri Lanka. For a stay of up to 30 days, please see business ETA requirements. For a stay of longer than 30 days, a business visa is required. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Sri Lanka, with at least one blank visa page available for Sri Lanka visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Sri Lankan visas.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Sri Lankan Visa Application Form:
One Sri Lanka visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
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| 4 | Letter Of Invitation from Sri Lanka:
A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) in Sri Lanka, explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. |
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| 5 | Business Letter:
Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Sri Lanka. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
 To generate the Sri Lanka Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead. |
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| 6 | Proof Of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets. |
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| 7 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Sri Lanka Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
Business visas are usually valid for 5 years and allow multiple entries with a maximum stay of 6 months per entry. The validity issued will be at the discretion of the consulate. |
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
Visas are usually processed in 5 to 8 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. Note: in some cases applicants may require approval from the relevant authorities in Sri Lanka. In such cases it may take up to approximately one month to process. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa or ETA are required for tourist travel to Sri Lanka. For a stay of up to 30 days, please see tourist ETA requirements. For a stay of longer than 30 days, a tourist visa is required. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Sri Lanka, with at least one blank visa page available for Sri Lanka visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Sri Lankan visas.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Sri Lankan Visa Application Form:
One Sri Lanka visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
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| 4 | Proof Of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets. |
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| 5 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Sri Lanka Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
Sri Lanka visas can be issued for up to 5 years and allow multiple entries with a maximum stay of 6 months per entry. The validity issued will be at the discretion of the consulate. |
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
Visas are usually processed in 5 to 8 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required for diplomatic and official travel to Sri Lanka. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Sri Lankan Visa Application Form:
One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
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| 4 | Other Forms:
Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State. |
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| 5 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Sri Lanka Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Sri Lanka Visa Validity:
Diplomat/Official visas are usually valid for 6 months. The validity however will always depend on consulate's discretion.
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| | Sri Lankan Visa Processing Time:
Visas are usually processed in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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