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
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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
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Comparative table of e-Visas Sri Lanka
Type of e-Visa | Period of validity | Number of entries | Cost (EUR) |
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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.
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