{"id":101950,"date":"2017-10-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/how-to-apply-for-sri-lankan-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:35","slug":"how-to-apply-for-sri-lankan-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-sri-lankan-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for a Sri Lankan Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka is a lively country known for its tea plantations and beautiful beaches. Flying to this diverse country is as simple as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking a ticket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and jetting off. All you need to do is apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation. But, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the visa application to Sri Lanka is stress-free! Being able to get your Sri Lankan visa on arrival provides the necessary calm for your travelling preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka offers a visa on arrival which eliminates the strenuous process of gathering documents and visits to the embassy. If you&#8217;re vacationing in Sri Lanka, you will simply need to apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eta.gov.lk\/slvisa\/visainfo\/center.jsp?locale=en_US\">online<\/a>, once your ETA has been approved you&#8217;ll be able to journey to Sri Lanka and receive your visa at the port of entry. Follow our ETA guide and find out how simple it really is to jet off to this beautiful destination.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63282\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/sri-lanka-visa.jpg\" alt=\"sri-lanka-visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to apply for a Visa<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are done online, known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). It is an official authorisation for short visits to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sri-lanka\/flights\">Sri Lanka<\/a>, issued electronically by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.lk\/web\/index.php?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Immigration and Emigration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka ETA system is an efficient, reliable and simplified service to those visiting the country. Find out what you will need to obtain a Sri Lankan visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>There are various ways of applying for your ETA:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the applicant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third parties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered Agents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Immigration and Emigration (Head Office)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Steps to follow when submitting your ETA application online:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill in the <a href=\"https:\/\/eta.gov.lk\/etaslvisa\/etaNavServ?payType=1\">ETA application<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the relevant visa processing fee.<\/li>\n<li>If your ETA application is submitted without any complications, you should promptly receive a referral notice, you may contact the Department or Immigration and Emigration for the necessary ETA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applying through the Embassy of Sri Lanka:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the ETA form at the Embassy and hand it over to the visa officer with the relevant fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Embassy, with the agreement of Sri Lanka\u2019s Department of Immigration and Emigration, will issue an ETA\/short stay Sri Lankan visa within 3 business days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An acknowledgement with the reference number will be sent to the Embassy and to the principal applicant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your ETA application status on the ETA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eta.gov.lk\/slvisa\/visainfo\/center.jsp?locale=en_US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact the 24\/7 ETA call centre on 0094 71 99 67 888.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Third Party Submissions:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>T<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ravel agents, airlines, friends or relatives can apply for an ETA on your behalf. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">third party may pay the ETA processing fee and submit your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>An acknowledgement of your Sri Lankan visa application will be sent if the application is submitted successfully.<\/li>\n<li>If a referral notice is served you may contact the Department of Immigration and Emigration for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Types of Visas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Short Visit Visa &#8211; No passport copies, documents or photographs are required for the application process.<\/li>\n<li>Business Visa &#8211; to be submitted upon application at the High Commission (Pretoria) 14 days prior to travelling to Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigrationlanka.com\/Info-2-14.html#link_69\">Transit Visa<\/a> &#8211; Duration ranges from 2 to 15 days spent in Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Validity of ETA<\/h3>\n<p>If your ETA is granted, you are eligible to enter Sri Lanka within three months from the date of issue.<\/p>\n<p>The ETA is valid for six months and a new ETA cannot be obtained using the same passport until that ETA expires. It may be extended up to 90 days from the date of arrival. For a Sri Lankan visa extension, you can apply at the visa section of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.lk\/\">Department of Immigration and Emigration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of ETA<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Method of submission<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tourist visa \u2013 with Double Entry for 30 days<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Business visa &#8211; with Multiple Entry for 30 days<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Transit \u2013 Single entry 2 for 2 days)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Children under 12 years of age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online \u2013 By Applicant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 35<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R 475)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 40 (R 542)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy of Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 35 (R 475)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 40 (R 542)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Third Party<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 35 (R 475) <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 40 (R542)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Arrival in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 40 (R 542) <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US$ 50 (R678)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">High Commission of Sri Lanka Bank Details:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Account Name:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High Commission of Sri Lanka<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Bank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First National Bank<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Branch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brooklyn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Branch No:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 251345<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Account No:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 51421166038<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Swift Code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FIRNZAJJ<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sri Lankan Embassy in Pretoria accepts payments for a Sri Lankan visa via EFT (Electronic Money Transfers). Take along proof of payment when applying in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>American Express, Visa, Master and Visa cards only are accepted for online applications done by the applicant.<\/p>\n<h2>Documents Required for a Business Visa<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Original passport &#8211; valid for more than 6 months from the date of arrival and must have 2 blank pages<\/li>\n<li>2 colour photographs<\/li>\n<li>Letter of invitation from company in Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Hotel booking<\/li>\n<li>Confirmed return ticket<\/li>\n<li>Employment letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>At the port of entry:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that is needed at the port of entry of Sri Lanka is the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original passport\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(valid for at least six months from the date of arrival)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A confirmed return ticket<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses in Sri Lanka (bank statements)<\/li>\n<li>Copy of visa approval<\/li>\n<li>It is advisable to bring a copy of the ETA approval notice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/sri-lanka-visa-on-arrival.jpg\" alt=\"sri-lanka-visa-on-arrival\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Embassy of Sri Lanka (Pretoria)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Embassy of Sri Lanka is a 7-minute walk from the city centre of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/pretoria\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are several ways to get around the city as well as to and from the Embassy, including the Gautrain, buses, metered taxis and car hire options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details on public transport consult the following websites:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/join.gautrain.co.za\/Timetables.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gautrain<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/join.gautrain.co.za\/Timetables.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Tshwane Bus Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Parking at the Embassy of Sri Lanka:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re travelling with your own vehicle, you can find suitable parking at Brooklyn Mall. It is a 15-minute walk from the Embassy of Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Office Hours<\/h3>\n<p>Mon &#8211; Fri<\/p>\n<p>08h30 &#8211; 01h00 and 14h00 &#8211; 16h30<\/p>\n<h3>Address:<\/h3>\n<p>410 Alexander Street<br \/>\nBrooklyn<br \/>\nPretoria<br \/>\n0181<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 012 460 7679<\/p>\n<p>Email: srilanka@global.co.za<\/p>\n<p>Applicants can also make use of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/free-visa-quote\">free visa quote<\/a> for relevant visa information.<\/p>\n<p><b>Note from High Commission: All applicants who have previously visited one of the Ebola-virus affected countries applying for a visa must submit an \u201cEbola-virus-free Medical Certificate\u201d along with other documents.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated to immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sri Lanka is a lively country known for its tea plantations and beautiful beaches. Flying to this diverse country is as simple as booking a ticket and jetting off. All you need to do is apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation. But, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the visa application to Sri Lanka is stress-free! 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