Today, the development of digital technology has contributed to the dematerialisation of a number of services, such as visa issuance. With e-Visa, time wasted in endless queues is a thing of the past. Some countries like India and Sri Lanka have already adopted it. If you're planning to visit these two destinations, you can combine them, as India and Sri Lanka border each other. In this article, we'll explain how to go about it.
It's possible to combine a trip to Sri Lanka and India
Not all countries are eligible for electronic visas. However, if you are of French nationality and are planning a combined trip to Sri Lanka and India, this is entirely possible. You do not need to obtain a waiver. You will then need a multiple-entry electronic visa.
The multiple-entry e-visa allows travellers to move from India to Sri Lanka and back again without any difficulty. This visa allows you to combine the two destinations.
Sri Lanka / India: what are the requirements for obtaining an e-visa?
First of all, you should know that the e-Visa is not issued for all types of travel. The e-Visa is only issued for tourist travel (the most popular), transit, medical travel and in certain special cases such as business travel. The e-visa is not issued to those wishing to settle permanently in one of the two countries.
To obtain an e-visa, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months and be a national of one of the countries accepted by both countries (India and Sri Lanka).
How do I obtain an e-visa?
You can obtain an e-visa online from the authorities' official website or from an e-visa agency.. The application will consist of filling in the form available on the site. This first option takes much longer, which is why it is important to apply earlier.
Another option for obtaining your e-visa is to be accompanied by specialist agencies, who can help you obtain your e-visa within a short timeframe.
To apply online, go to the website of the service provider responsible for issuing the e-Visa and fill in the form. For the e-Visa application to be accepted, the applicant must meet the conditions for obtaining it. Once all this has been done, the authorisation is e-mailed to the applicant within an average of 4 days. Ideally, the document should be printed.