Located in Asia, Sri Lanka is a democratic socialist republic to the south-east of India. Would you like to stay there? If so, it's important that you have a clear idea of how best to go about obtaining your visa. We'll tell you more here.
Conditions for obtaining a Sri Lankan e-Visa
Also known as e-Visa, the electronic visa was introduced in 2024 by the Sri Lankan government to replace the ETA launched in 2012. Its purpose is to allow travellers to enter Sri Lanka for a tourist or business stay of less than 30, 60 or 90 days. It allows you up to one entry (30 days), two entries (60 days) or unlimited (90 days) into the country. Apply for an e-Visa for Sri Lanka before you travel. The procedure is purely electronic, but requires :
- your passport, still valid at least 6 months after the date of entry into the country
- your dates of stay
- the reason for the trip
- your bank card to pay the charges
- a printer to print your authorisation
Minors must pay for their document as normal. The e-Visa cannot be extended. You will have to leave the country or apply for another visa.
Obtaining a Sri Lankan e-Visa on the local authorities' website
Once you have all the documents you need, go to the website set up by the Sri Lankan government to issue e-Visa or via an agency that is familiar with this process. Then choose your language and click on the "Apply now" tab. Please note that the site is only in English. Once you have read the terms and conditions, confirm them by clicking on ". Apply now "Click on "Tourist e-Visa". You will see a number of empty fields in which you can tick your personal details.
Make sure you enter the type of e-Visa you require before validating. You will then pay the indicated fees via your bank card. After that, you will receive an approval or reference for your e-Visa application. If you receive a referral, you can contact your nearest Sri Lankan mission abroad to obtain an e-Visa. Alternatively, if you do not have an excellent level of English, you can use the services of an agency to obtain your Sri Lankan visa.
Obtaining a Sri Lankan e-visa via a private service
An agency can help you with the process of obtaining your Sri Lankan e-Visa. As on the official website, the procedure is electronic. The special feature here is the proximity of agents to help you with your application.
It all starts with the application form available on the agency's website. Fill it in and attach it to the other documents you need to provide. Then send all the documents by e-mail to the address given on the site or on a dedicated secure drive. You will receive your visa within 10 days of submission, once all the documents have been submitted correctly. You also have the option of tracking your application.
An agency service 