Sri Lanka Visa

🗺️ Visa Types & Validity

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) – double-entry, valid for 30 days per visit; must enter within 180 days of issue via ETA.gov.lk.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) – currently available for Pakistanis when ETA system is down or suspended (as of Aug–Sep 2024) .
Entering via VOA requires prior approval notification and payment at the airport (~USD 50).

📥 How to Apply

✅ Online ETA (when portal is operational):

Apply via official ETA website: eta.gov.lk (or srilankaevisa.lk).
Pay fee by debit/credit card—USD 20 (single entry, SAARC nationals double‑entry) .
Approval typically in 2–7 days, often 24–48 hrs.
Print your ETA approval notice and carry with you.

✈️ On Arrival Visa (temporary alternative):

Apply at Bandaranaike Airport (Colombo) ETA counter.
Have essential documents ready + USD 50 fee in cash or card.

📝 Document Checklist

Document	Details
Passport	Valid for ≥ 6 months from arrival
ETA Application	Completed online or at port of entry
Photos	2 with sky‑blue background, 1.5″×2″
Return ticket	Confirmed onward/return flight
Accommodation proof	Hotel booking or host invitation
Bank statement	6 months showing sufficient funds
ETA approval notice	Printed copy (if via ETA)
VOA fee (if applicable)	~USD 50, pay at airport

Children under 12: ETA fee waived; parental consent needed for unaccompanied minors.

⏳ Fees & Processing Time

ETA fee (Pakistani passport/South Asia): USD 20 for 30‑day double entry.
ETA processing: Usually within 1–3 days; allow 3–7 business days to be safe.
VOA fee: USD 50 at airport; visa valid 30 days.

⚠️ Portal & VOA Situation (2024 Update)

The ETA portal was suspended by a court order on August 2, 2024, halting e‑Visa issuance temporarily.
In that period, only VOA was available to Pakistanis .
Portal was restored on Sept 26, 2024 and the ETA system resumed.

✔️ Entry & Onward Requirements

Present passport with visa/ETA, return ticket, proof of funds, accommodation details at immigration.
ETA granted at arrival passport control desk using approval notice.
VOA may be denied if lacking prior ETA notice—carry printed copy.
Extensions: initial 30‑day stay can be extended up to 6 months via Department in Colombo.

✅ Tips & Cautions

Always apply via official portal (eta.gov.lk or srilankaevisa.lk); avoid third-party scams.
When VOA is your only option, have approval notice printed, and ensure all documents are accessible.
Maintain a clean travel history and no overstays; Sri Lankan immigration may request funds and onward evidence .

🟢 Summary

Primary route: ETA via official portal – USD 20, apply 3–7 days ahead, print approval, valid 30 days double entry.
Alternate route (if portal down): Visa on Arrival – USD 50, need approval notice, pay at airport.
Required: passport (6‑month validity), photos, flight & hotel proof, bank statements.
Entry granted at Colombo airport; extensions possible.

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