Discover Sri Lanka, an island state south-east of India. Rich in ancestral history, Sri Lanka has also been marked by colonization, first by the Portuguese, then by the Dutch and British, who renamed it Ceylon before regaining its independence in 1948.
If you are planning to travel to Sri Lanka, whether for business or pleasure, you should find out in advance how to enter the country.
We also advise you to consult the website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. You'll find up-to-the-minute information on safety and the health situation. Travel advice is also a good source of information. The same applies to customs regulations, so you won't run into any problems at the airport with items you've bought locally.
It also includes details of entry and residence requirements, so you can organize your trip and take the necessary steps to travel to Sri Lanka with complete peace of mind.
What are the entry requirements for obtaining an eVisa to Sri Lanka?
Please note that entry requirements for Sri Lanka vary regularly.. Because of its island location, Sri Lanka's entry policy depends on the health situation. Although no vaccinations are compulsory, it is strongly recommended that you vaccinate against tuberculosis, typhoid fever and hepatitis, Japanese encephalitis and rabies. We strongly advise you to find out beforehand.
The Sri Lankan authorities require all foreign nationals to present an eVisa, whether for a long or short stay. You can apply for an eVisa on arrival in Sri Lanka only twice in one year.
If you are of European nationality, you must present an eVisa to enter Sri Lanka, otherwise you will be immediately deported to your country of origin.
It is no longer possible to apply for an extension of your eVisa. Please contact your nearest embassy or immigration office to find out how to proceed if you wish to stay longer. You will also need a passport valid for 6 months after your date of arrival in Sri Lanka. This is essential, as the eVisa does not in itself entitle you to enter Sri Lanka. If you are not visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist, please inform the relevant authorities, and make a note of where you will be staying. Under no circumstances can you convert a tourist visa into a resident visa. This will result in immediate expulsion from the country.
An e-Visa for Sri Lanka is valid for a stay of up to 90 days. Once issued, and regardless of the eVisa, you have up to 1 year to enter Sri Lanka.
To simplify your life, delegate your e-Visa application for Sri Lanka to an approved agency such as Visamundi. Our teams will put together the file you need for your visa application. You'll be sure to get your visa without getting bogged down in red tape.
How can I obtain an eVisa for Sri Lanka from Visamundi ?
Fill in the online form on the Visamundi platform, then send your documents via our secure platform, which will be used to compile your file. After verification by the relevant authorities, you will receive your e-Visa, which will be in PDF format. Print it out in color for presentation on arrival in Sri Lanka, wherever you land.
Your application on our website is only valid if you are outside Sri Lanka, have a planned return date and sufficient funds. To enable us to check these details, please provide us with a bank statement less than three months old.
We offer four types of visa for Sri Lanka: tourist (60 days or 90 days), business (60 days) and transit (4 days). For other visas, please contact the Sri Lankan authorities.
Indicate the reasons for your trip: tourism and cultural events, business, visiting acquaintances, or transit. Then enter your arrival and departure dates. Be sure to check the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka, otherwise you may not be authorized to travel there.
In the next step, choose the type of Sri Lanka visa you require. If you are traveling with other people, their first and last names must be entered. Then send us the documents we need to compile your file. We'll take care of all the paperwork for you, at no extra cost. Within a few days, you'll receive the official documents issued by the relevant authorities. Should you lose it, we'll send you a new one by e-mail as soon as possible.
In the event that your application is unsuccessful, we will refund the full cost of your e-Visa to Sri Lanka.
How much does an eVisa for Sri Lanka cost?
The cost of an eVisa for Sri Lanka varies according to the category you choose. Consular fees range from โฌ70 to โฌ186 for a Tourist eVisa.
The business visa costs around โฌ70 and the transit visa around โฌ23. Don't forget to add our agency's processing fees to these amounts.
