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What are the different types of e-Visas for travelling to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka offers several types of e-Visa adapted to the different needs of travellers. Here is an overview of the main e-Visas available for travel to Sri Lanka:

1. 30-day tourism e-Visa

This is the most common type of e-Visa for visitors to Sri Lanka.

  • Period of validity : 30 days
  • Authorised length of stay : 30 days
  • Cost : 50 (excluding service charges)
  • Number of entries : Single entry
  • Reason for trip : Tourism, conferences, visits to acquaintances.

2. 60-day tourist e-Visa

For longer stays:

  • Period of validity : 6 months
  • Authorised length of stay : 60 days
  • Cost : 95 (excluding service charges)
  • Number of entries : Multiple inputs
  • Reason for the trip: Tourism, visits to acquaintances.

3. 1-year tourism e-Visa

For frequent travellers:

  • Period of validity : 12 months
  • Authorised length of stay : 90 days
  • Cost : 210 (excluding service charges)
  • Number of entries : Multiple entries (stay of 90 days or more)
  • Reason for trip : Tourism, visits to acquaintances.

4. e-Visa transit

For short stays or stopovers:

  • Period of validity : 4 days maximum
  • Authorised length of stay : 4 days
  • Cost : 50 (excluding service charges)
  • Number of entries : Single entry
  • Reason for travel : Transit to another destination

5. e-Visa business

For travellers to Sri Lanka on business.

  • Period of validity : 6 months
  • Authorised length of stay : 60 days
  • Cost : 95 (excluding service charges)
  • Number of entries : Multiple inputs
  • Reason for travel: Business

Comparative table of e-Visas Sri Lanka

Type of e-Visa Period of validity Number of entries Cost (EUR)
Tourist 30 days 30 days Simple 50
Tourist 60 days 60 days Multiple 95
Tourist 1 year 12 months Multiple 210
Business 6 months Multiple 95
Transit 4 days Simple 50

It is important to note that :

  • The fees quoted do not include service charges.
  • The Sri Lankan government is planning to offer free visas to more than 50 countries to boost tourism, but details of this measure have not yet been released.
  • Conditions and validity periods may vary depending on the applicant's nationality and the type of e-Visa chosen.
  • It is advisable to check the most recent information before applying for an e-Visa, as conditions may change.