Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after departure, with a minimum of two blank pages
Scanned copy of the first and last page of your passport
Confirmed return air tickets
Hotel confirmation details
If you are applying for a Sri Lanka business visa
Invitation Letter from Invitee in Sri Lanka duly signed with name, contact no. & designation of person on their company letterhead
Photo Specification For Sri Lanka Visa
3 colour photographs
without white border
Size 35mm x 45mm
Do not write or mark anything on this photograph.
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1) what are the different types of sri lanka visas for indians?
There are three types of Sri Lanka Visas (ETA Approvals) like Tourist, Business and Transit depending upon your purpose of travel.
2) what is an eta & why do i need an eta to visit sri lanka?
Sri Lanka government introduced a new Electronic Visa called ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for a short visit to Sri Lanka on 1st January 2012. Travellers intending to visit Sri Lanka must have a valid visa issued by Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo, Sri Lanka. A Sri Lanka ETA is a complete online process and the approval for the same will be communicated via email. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) replaces the need to apply for a Sri Lanka Visa label or stamp.
3) do i need to submit my original documents for sri lanka visa processing?
The Sri Lanka ETA is issued online; it is not necessary to submit an original passport or other original documents for processing. Simply upload all your documents online through our secured online document locker and we will process the Sri Lanka ETA and email the approval notification to you.
4) can i obtain a sri lanka visa upon arrival?
It is possible to obtain a Sri Lanka Visa upon arrival at the port of entry. However, Travelers are strongly encouraged to get the Sri Lanka Visa in advance to avoid lengthy delays at the airport or other Sri Lanka port of entry. Travelers have complained about long lines to get the Sri Lanka Visa at the airport and also the cost is comparatively higher than applying for a Sri Lanka Visa prior to travel. In addition, please note the airport transaction is conducted in local currency versus USD. We highly recommend travelers to save time and money by applying for your Sri Lanka Visa through us.
5) what are the disadvantages of sri lanka visa on arrival?
Time consuming & tiring, long waiting queues. (can go up to 2 to 3 hours)
Comparatively higher Visa fee than prior Sri Lanka Visa application
How early can I apply for the Sri Lanka Visa?
The requirements for a Sri Lanka Visa is that you can only apply up to 60 days (2 months) prior to your departure date.
6) what kind of eta do i need to travel to sri lanka?
If you wish to visit Sri Lanka for a short stay for any of the following purposes, you must obtain an ETA prior to arrival. An ETA is valid for travel to Sri Lanka for the following purposes:
7) do i need to personally visit the sri lankan visa application centre for my visa application?
No, you don’t need to visit the Sri Lanka Visa Application centre personally. We will simplify the visa process for you. Applying for a Sri Lanka Visa through us will be an easy and hassle free process as we will take care of your complete visa process right from getting your documents ready to stamping of your Sri Lanka visa.
8) do i need any stamp on my passport for eta?
Sri Lankan ETA is electronically linked with the passport number, so you don’t need any stamp on your passport.
9) can i extend my sri lanka visa?
The ETA will allow a stay of 30 days from the date of entry to Sri Lanka, but it may be extended for up to 90 days by submitting an ETA application at the Head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) in Sri Lanka.
10) what is the difference between a multiple, double and single entry?
A multiple entry Sri Lanka Visa for Indians permits you to go to the country multiple times within the term of validity of the Visa. With a double-entry Sri Lanka Visa you can go to the country two times and with a single entry Visa one time.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
No : 27, Kautilya Marg,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021,
India.
Tel : 0091 11 23010201, 23010202, 23010203 23017498
Fax : 0091 11 23793604
Email : slhc.newdelhi@mfa.gov.lk
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Adam's Peak
This large, sacred mountain (7,359 feet/2,243 meters), is topped with a rock formation that has significance to many religions. At the summit, there is a large boulder with an imprint that looks like a footprint. To Buddhists, it's the footprint of Buddha; to Muslims and Christians, it's the footprint of Adam (thus the site's Western name); and to Hindus, it was created by the deity Shiva.
Colombo Lotus Tower
One of the best tourist attractions in Sri Lanka is also one of the country's newest. The Colombo Lotus Tower opened in the fall of 2019 as South Asia's tallest, free-standing structure. The lotus bulb-inspired tower, which overlooks the entire city and the Indian Ocean, is 1,168 feet (368 meters) tall and offers the city's best views and photo ops.
Galle Dutch Fort
This 16th-century Dutch fortress complex has been turned into a large tourist attraction. Originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, most of the structures date to the Dutch colonial period in the 17th century. More than a fort, it's a small fortified village, with homes, churches, a mosque, and lots of shops all within the fortress walls.
Gangaramaya Temple
Located in Central Colombo near Bere Lake, this 19th-century Buddhist temple complex interestingly includes a vintage car museum. There's a cool Mercedes and a very rare Rolls-Royce Ghost from the 1920s. The temple is also a religious museum with examples of religious coins, jewelry, and sculpture.
Pinnawalla Elephant Sanctuary
Located near the Pinnawalla Zoo, about three hours outside Colombo, this large facility was set up in 1975 to care for orphaned elephants found in the wild. Asian elephants are native to Sri Lanka, and it's a fascinating tourist attraction that allows visitors to interact with these amazing creatures.
Pinnawalla Zoo
The city's original Colombo Zoo is located in the Dehiwala area. It's one of the oldest zoos in Asia. The zoo had a problem in that it was land-locked as Colombo grew, and so a second zoo was opened outside Colombo in Pinnawalla.
Sigiriya
This ancient rock fortress was once the mountaintop palace of the island's king. Believed to have been constructed during the 4th and 5th centuries CE, the palace ruins are at the top of a 660-foot (220-meter) rock formation.
Sri Lanka National Museum
This large museum is also called the National Museum of Colombo, and it tells the fascinating story of the Sri Lankan people and their culture. The museum collection includes various kinds of things, from artifacts to artwork along with jewelry, coins, money, arms, and crafts.
Yala National Park
This is where you can do a safari experience Sri Lankan style. The huge national park borders the Indian Ocean and has a wide range of different ecosystems. From the marine environment of the coastline to grasslands to tropical rainforests inland.