Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Application Guide
Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Application Guide
According to the visa regime of Sri Lanka, or officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, all Turkish citizens, regardless of passport type, are required to obtain a visa for short-term travel to Sri Lanka.
If you are going to travel to Sri Lanka for touristic purposes such as holiday, visiting friends and relatives, treatment, marriage ceremony or attending cultural and sporting events, you will need to obtain a tourist visa.
How to Get a Sri Lanka Tourist Visa?
To obtain a Sri Lanka tourist visa, you must apply online at the Sri Lanka Immigration Department website before your planned travel date or go to the airport kiosks upon arrival in Sri Lanka. For Sri Lanka visa on arrival applications, you must enter at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.
If you are unable to apply through the Sri Lanka Immigration Department's website due to any technical issues, you can apply through the Sri Lanka Embassy.
When to Apply for a Tourist Visa for Sri Lanka?
You must apply for a tourist visa for Sri Lanka 1 to 2 weeks before your planned travel date.
Steps to Apply Online for Sri Lanka Tourist Visa
Follow the steps below to apply online for a Sri Lanka tourist visa.
- First of all, log in to the Sri Lanka Immigration Department website with your account.
- Select the “Apply” option at the top.
- Confirm the application requirements that appear.
- Select the option that suits you under the “Tourist ETA” section on the left of the page. If you are applying yourself, select “Apply for an Individual” and if someone else is applying on your behalf, select “Apply for a Third Party”.
- The application form will open and you must fill in the required fields completely.
- After filling out the application form, pay the application fee via credit card or debit card.
After completing the application form and paying the visa fee, an application confirmation page with a reference number will open. The Sri Lanka visa application confirmation page confirms that your application is complete and is not a final approval decision. The final decision for Sri Lanka visa applications is given within 2-3 business days.
How to Fill the Sri Lanka Tourist Visa Application Form?
Fill out the Sri Lanka tourist visa application form by specifying your personal information, passport and travel information, and address and contact information. You must complete the mandatory fields in the Sri Lanka tourist visa application form with correct information and completely.
Although personal information, passport information, address and contact information are the standard requested information in the Sri Lanka visa application form, you must fill in the travel information according to the type of visa you will receive.
Travel information included in the Sri Lanka visa application form includes your location 14 days before your planned trip to Sri Lanka, the time required for the visa, your planned arrival date, your travel purpose, departure point, which vehicle you will travel with and your plane/ship number . For a tourist Sri Lanka visa, select the “Sightseeing and Holidaying” option in the “Purpose of Visit” box in the application form.
The visual regarding travel information in the Sri Lanka tourist visa application form is given below.
Tourist Visa Application Fee for Sri Lanka
The tourist visa application fee for Sri Lanka varies depending on your application method. If you are applying for a tourist visa through the Sri Lanka Immigration Department's website or at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara, you must pay a 50 USD application fee.
If you are applying for a Sri Lankan visa at Bandaranaike International Airport, you must pay a visa fee of 60 USD.
How Many Days Does It Take to Complete a Tourist Sri Lanka Visa Application?
If you have applied for a tourist Sri Lanka visa through the official website of the Sri Lanka Immigration Department or the Sri Lanka Ankara Embassy, you will receive a result within 2 to 4 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the most frequently asked questions and answers about the Sri Lanka tourist visa or ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
Where can I track my Sri Lanka Tourist Visa?
You can track your Sri Lanka tourist visa applications with the reference number on http://www.eta.gov.lk or get information from the call center by calling 0094 71 99 67 888.
If you have applied for a tourist visa through the Sri Lankan Ankara Consulate, you can make inquiries by contacting the Consular Section of the Embassy via e-mail or telephone.
Sri Lanka Ankara Consulate => https://tr.srilanka.org.tr/buyukelcilik_1-2003
What to Consider When Entering Sri Lanka with a Tourist ETA?
When entering Sri Lanka with a tourist ETA, we recommend that you carry a copy of your ETA along with your confirmation.
When entering Sri Lanka with a tourist Sri Lanka visa, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, a transportation reservation for the Sri Lanka visa that includes return dates , and sufficient financial resources to cover expenses during your stay.
How Long Can I Stay in Sri Lanka with a Tourist Visa?
With a tourist visa, you can stay in Sri Lanka for 30 or 180 days, depending on your request.
How Many Times Can I Enter and Exit Sri Lanka With a Tourist Visa?
Sri Lanka tourist visa is issued for 30 or 180 days, 30-day Sri Lanka tourist visa is double-entry and 180-day Sri Lanka tourist visa is single-entry with the first 30 days being double-entry. If you exit after the first 30 days with a 180-day Sri Lanka tourist visa, you cannot re-enter.
Can I Extend My Sri Lanka Holiday Visa?
You can extend your Sri Lanka holiday visa for 30, 60, 90 days, up to 270 days in total.
You can apply for a Sri Lanka visa extension at the Sri Lanka Immigration Department.