An original Indian passport with at least 6 months of validity.
Sri Lanka ETA Visa
30 Days
You can stay in Sri Lanka and explore its world-class tourism for over 30 days.
1 Months
A tourist visa for Sri Lanka is valid for up to 1` months.
1 working days
Submit all the essential documents for a smooth Sri Lanka visa processing.
An original Indian passport with at least 6 months of validity.
Copy of the front and last pages of the Indian passport for Sri Lanka Visa for Indians.
A valid recently clicked photograph size of 51mm x 51mm.
A filled and signed complete visa application form.
An original Indian passport with at least 6 months of validity.
Copy of the front and last pages of the Indian passport for Sri Lanka Visa for Indians.
A valid recently clicked photograph size of 51mm x 51mm.
A filled and signed complete visa application form.
This is a detailed document that has all the information related to your travel to Sri Lanka.
A copy of your Sri Lanka hotel reservation showing all the details such as hotel address, name, and contact number.
A copy of the flight ticket for confirmed arrival and departure.
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Here is the application process you need to get your Sri Lanka Visa for Indians.
Fill out your Sri Lanka visa application details.
Make payment for your Sri Lanka visa application.
Your visa application will be sent to immigration authorities for verification.
After approval, You will get your Visa delivered to your home address.
Some major reasons why your Sri Lanka visa for Indians gets rejected.
Not attaching Supporting documents for the visa application form can lead to the rejection of the visa.
Incomplete information in the visa application form.
Insufficient funds or not submitting bank statements will lead to visa rejection.
If you have any past criminal activity then your visa application will be rejected.
Unclear or not having a proper travel plan.
Not submitting documents related to your travel to Sri Lanka.
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Yes, Indian citizens need a transit visa when traveling to Sri Lanka. However, if your journey is continuous and you are not staying in Sri Lanka then you do not need a transit visa.
Indian citizens can stay up to 30 days in Sri Lanka on an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), that can be applied online before arriving there. In addition, you can also extend your stay in the country by applying at the Immigration and Emigration Department of Sri Lanka.
No, according to the current information, visa-free entry for Indians is not a permanent policy of Sri Lanka. It is a temporary measure used to boost tourism trends in the country announced for six months i.e. 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Yes, you can extend your stay beyond the allowed duration in Sri Lanka. For this, you need to apply at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka.
To enter Sri Lanka, Indian travelers need a valid Indian passport with a minimum of 6 months validity, proof of sufficient funds, confirmed return flight tickets, and an ETA that you applied online before arrival.
Yes, you need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visiting Sri Lanka. It is applicable for business trips or short-term visits to the country.
Yes, under the current policy, Indian travelers can enter Sri Lanka multiple times as the ETA for tourist purposes generally allows for double entry into the nation, stating you can visit the country twice within the validity of your Sri Lanka visa.
Currently, Indian citizens do not need to pay any visa fees to travel to Sri Lanka as from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025 the entry of Indian citizens is visa-free.
No, it is not mandatory for Indian travelers to have travel insurance by their side to visit Sri Lanka. However, generally, it is advised to have one by your side to avoid any unpredictable circumstances like accidents, flight delays, and more.
Indian travelers traveling to Sri Lanka by air or sea need to have a pre-approved ETA visa, meaning they cannot get a visa on arrival. In addition, they should have a valid passport by their side and carry all the mentioned documents like sufficient funds and return flight tickets.
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