Sri Lanka

Short Visit to Sri Lanka
	An intended traveller visiting Sri Lanka for a short stay for following purposes, must obtain ETA prior approval for their arrival.
	Visit Categories
	TOURIST
		Sightseeing, holidaying
		Visiting friends and relatives
		Medical treatment including Ayurvedic and yoga
		Participate in sporting events, competitions and activities relating to cultural performance
	BUSINESS
		Participate in business meetings and negotiations
		Participate in Conferences, workshops and seminars
		To take part in Short term training programs (less than one month)
		Participate in art, music and dance events
		Participating in religious events
		Participate in Symposium
	TRANSIT
		Transiting through Sri Lanka
	The types of ETA:
		ETA for Tourist purpose with double entry for 30 (thirty) days
		ETA for Business purpose with double entry for 30 (thirty) days
		ETA for Transit up to 02 days Free of Charge basis (Documentary proof needed)
	At the arrival applicant may be granted 30 days ETA with double entry facility and double entries can be made from the date of initial arrival (Within given 30 days). The balance period of the 30 days of the initial entry will be granted for the second visit to Sri Lanka.
	Business Purposes ETA
	Business ETA can only be obtained from;
		Sri Lanka Overseas Missions;
		The head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E), Colombo;
	Multiple, Double or single entry business ETA can be obtained from Sri Lanka Overseas Missions and the Visa Section of the Department of Immigration and Emigration , Colombo.
	The traveler should produce relevant documentary proof of his/her intent of Business purpose visit to Sri Lanka.

High Commission of Srilanka in Bangladesh - Dhaka Address: 10 Rd No 62, Gulshan-2,Dhaka 1212 Phone No:+8802222296353

BUSINESS VISA

Applying for Business visa through Sri Lanka High Commission in Dhaka

• All Business Travelers who wish to travel to Sri Lanka upto 90 days should obtain business visa through Sri Lanka High Commission in Dhaka.
• Under certain circumstances interviews will be conducted by the high commission and the interviewees might be asked to provide extra documents if necessary
• Under any circumstances there is no refund of visa fee.

Requirements
i. Duly completed Business Visa application form (Form available at Download section)
ii. Two recent photographs – passport size
iii. Valid passport with one unused visa page and photo copy of photo page (passport should be valid for six months from the date of departure from Sri Lanka - after the intended visit)
iv. Return air ticket
v. Following Documents should be submitted:

• An invitation letter from the company/ organisation in Sri Lanka recommending the issuance of visa to the applicant.
• A request letter from the company or organization in the Bangladesh recommending the issuance of visa and giving dEVisails of the status of the applicant, nature of business, duration of stay, availability of funds, and dEVisails of the party in Sri Lanka with whom the business is to be conducted.

vi. Relevant Visa fee
Method of payment: The applicants could pay the visa fees only in cash for which an official receipt would be issued