{"id":1604,"date":"2024-08-27T12:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T10:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apply.com.lk\/article\/dois-je-acheter-un-billet-davion-avant-de-demander-un-visa-electronique-sri-lankais\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T10:07:00","slug":"dois-je-acheter-un-billet-davion-avant-de-demander-un-visa-electronique-sri-lankais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apply.com.lk\/en\/article\/do-i-need-to-buy-a-plane-ticket-before-applying-for-a-sri-lankan-electronic-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to buy a plane ticket before applying for a Sri Lankan e-visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding the Sri Lankan e-visa<\/h2>\n\n\n

Obtaining a Sri Lankan electronic visa<\/strong> (ETA) is a simplified process, making it easier for travellers to organise their stay. However, a common question is whether it is necessary to purchase an plane ticket<\/strong> before applying for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n

The answer is no, it is not compulsory to purchase an airline ticket before applying for an e-visa for Sri Lanka. You can submit your ETA application without providing proof of purchase of an airline ticket. However, it is important to note that to enter Sri Lanka, the immigration authorities may ask you to present a return or onward ticket. This is to ensure that you respect the authorised duration of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n

When you apply online for the Sri Lankan electronic visa<\/strong>you will need to provide certain information, such as :<\/p>\n\n\n