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Visa Type	Visa Cost	Processing Fee	Number of Entries	Processing Time
Tourist ETA	Visa Cost USD 0.00	Service Fee USD 20.00	Number of Entries Double	Processing Time 30 minutes	Apply Now
Business ETA	Visa Cost USD 40.00	Service Fee USD 30.00	Number of Entries Double	Processing Time 30 minutes	Apply Now

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On January 1, 2012, the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for entering Sri Lanka.

The ETA is an official authorization for short-term visits to Sri Lanka that is issued electronically. Applicants will receive their visas via email after completing the application form with the necessary information, and once the online payment is completed. Simple, right?

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Sri Lanka Business ETA FAQ

What is the Sri Lanka Business ETA?

The Business ETA is an official document that allows travelers to enter and travel within Sri Lanka for business purposes.

What do I need to apply for the Sri Lanka Business ETA?

We require the following to submit your application:

Passport Personal Details Scan (if applicable)

What is the cost to obtain a Sri Lanka Business ETA?

The Sri Lanka Business ETA cost depends on your nationality. Additionally, there is a service fee of USD 30.00 for standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is USD 60.00 and USD 80.00, respectively.

How long does it take to process a Sri Lanka Business ETA?

It depends on the processing time you choose. We offer three options:

Standard Processing Time: 24 hours
Rush Processing:4 hours
Super Rush Processing: 30 minutes

How long is a Business ETA valid for?

The Sri Lanka Business ETA is valid for 90 days after issued. This means you must enter Sri Lanka within 90 days after issued. In addition, it is a Double Entry visa and allows for a maximum stay of 30 days Per Entry.

Do I need a Business ETA to enter Sri Lanka?

Citizens from most countries in the world require a visa to enter Sri Lanka. The only countries exempted from a Sri Lanka tourist visa are Singapore, Maldives, and Seychelles.

Is the Sri Lanka Business ETA for a single entry or double?

Sri Lanka Business ETA is valid for Double Entry.

When will I receive my Sri Lanka ETA (Business Visa)?

We offer three different options for processing times:

Standard Processing: 24 hours
Rush Processing: 4 hours
Super Rush Processing: 30 minutes

Which nationalities does iVisa's Sri Lanka service work for?

Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany (German), Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norfolk Island, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia (Russian), Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland (Swiss), Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (UK Citizens)(British), United States (US Citizens), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Kosovo, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Do I need to visit the consulate to get my Sri Lankan Business ETA?

No. You will get the visa in PDF format via email.

Can I apply for a Business ETA if I already have a Tourist ETA?

A passport can only have one type of associated visa (while the visa is valid). In other words, if you already have a tourist visa, you can not take out a business visa until the tourist visa expires.

What are the advantages of applying for a Business ETA?

The Business ETA can be applied for and issued online, eliminating the need to visit an embassy when trying to obtain a traditional visa.

I made a mistake on my personal information. Can I modify the form?

Please contact us ASAP and we will assist on the matter. Note that generally if you made a mistake you will have to re-apply.

If I already possess a valid ETA, can I apply for a new ETA?

No. A new ETA cannot be obtained using the same passport until it expires (180 days after issue). If you lose the passport which contains the valid ETA you will need to apply for a new one since it is linked to your passport.

How long should be the validity of my passport be when I apply for the Business ETA?

Applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months from your intended arrival date.

What type of business activities does the Business ETA allow?

Normal business activities are allowed with the Business ETA, such as:

Participation in business meeting and negotiations
Participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars

Which nationalities are eligible for a Sri Lanka Business ETA?

Vaccination requirements to travel to Sri Lanka

Yellow Fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

More information in the following link:

https://www.who.int/ith/ITH_Annex_I.pdf

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Visa Policy of Sri Lanka

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Doing business in a foreign country entails some research as to what the people in that particular country do. You need to learn their customs, their traditions, and some things about their business mentality. That is if you want to be successful on your trip. Plus, it is a known fact that doing some research improves your chances of success. It makes sense if you think about it. People will always appreciate if you are making an effort to learn their habits. Sri Lanka is no different, and if you are thinking of collaborating with business people from Sri Lanka, you should have the next tips on mind. What you need to remember is that Sri Lanka is still recovering from the civil war. It lasted until 2009, so there are still some things that need improving. But that is a good thing for you as a business person. You can find plenty of opportunities. However, since there are several ethnicities in Sri Lanka, you should consider learning a bit about each and everyone. You do not need to know everything, but enough so that you can get around and make a good impression. One thing that you must know is that Sri Lanka is a religious country. Also, seniority is very important, which is why you need to act accordingly. Showing respect is paramount when dealing with delegations, and you must always be careful when having a serious conversation. What you will find odd, however, is that since Sri Lanka is religious, some of the people from the Sri Lankan delegation will ask help from their deity when making a business decision. This is an important tradition, and under no circumstances should you mock it. You might as well just hop on a plane to where you came from. When it comes to communication, this part is a bit tricky. Why? Because you may find yourself in a room filled with people that only speak Sinhalese or Tamil. Some speak English, and they will take advantage of the situation to improve it. However, the best course of action is to hire an interpreter. Even so, the people of Sri Lanka are very expressive, and you will be able to read between the lines most of the times. One aspect that can be found in many cultures is how the people of Sri Lanka value personal relationships before engaging in actual business. Most of the times, the first meeting is all about you. They will want to get to know you before going down to business. All you can do is be patient and take it. Otherwise, you may come off as offensive and nobody will want to collaborate with you. Moreover, since hierarchy is very important in Sri Lanka, getting to an upper level may take a while. In the meantime, you should create a solid relationship with someone from a lower level. Again, patience is paramount even if it is frustrating. You should never complain or try to rush things. That is not going to happen anyway. As for greetings, it can be challenging because of the difference in ethnicity. However, nobody in Sri Lanka expects you to know all the rules. As a result, a handshake will suffice. However, avoid initiating physical contact with the opposite sex. For example, some women in the business world are still trying to avoid contact with males other than the ones in their family. Leave the initiative to them, and if they extend their arm, just go with the flow. If a person in the Sri Lankan delegation has a title, you should definitely use it. If not, you should just be polite and address the person in question using sir or madam. Also, you should never use someone’s first name unless you are told to do so. It is incredibly informal and you will be considered impolite. Just like in most countries, when your first meet the Sri Lankan delegation, there will be a business card exchange before moving on. It is not a must to translate your business card into Sinhalese or Tamil, but it will be considered a nice gesture, so you should make that effort. Also, your card should be very specific as to what your position is within the company you are working in. Lastly, when you receive a Sri Lankan’s business card, do not put it in your pocket right away. Take a look at it and try to look like you are impressed as they like that. Giving gifts on the first meeting is not a custom, but it happens at times. When that is the case, you need to have a gift on standby so that you can reciprocate the gesture. However, you need to be very careful what you are buying for your host. You cannot offer gifts that contain pork’s skin because you may offend the Muslim Sri Lankans. You cannot give leather gifts either because Sri Lanka has Hindu in its population. Also, flowers are meant for mourning, so they are a bad idea. The point is that you should choose a gift wisely. Generally, the people if Sri Lanka are very nice, and they will welcome you with their arms open. However, some things make them reluctant in talking to you about. For example, it is okay to talk about the war, but not too much so that you do not open old wounds. Politics is a suitable subject of conversation but nothing that led to the war. If you are interested in a new collaboration or expanding your business, Sri Lanka may not be such a bad idea. It is a new market that needs improving, and people there are eager to make a comeback. Tourism is not as good as you would want, and the lack of infrastructure may compel you to jump through a few hoops, but they need to start somewhere. As long as you are aware of and respect their traditions and culture, you should get along with the business people of Sri Lanka just fine.

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What is an eVisa

An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within a certain country. The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at the ports of entry or visiting an embassy/consulate to obtain traditional paper visas. e-Visas are linked electronically to the traveler's passport.

How do I know when I need a visa?

Our service starts with information. You can use our up-to-date visa requirements tool to search if you need a travel visa. It's as simple as telling us where you are from and where you are going. Based on this information we will tell you how much the visa costs, the number of entries, the start date and give you an action step such as applying directly on our site!

How long is my visa valid for and how much does it cost?

The best place to find this information is our visa requirement tool. Each country has different entry rules and visa fees. If you are in a rush you can also apply online and the form will give you this information as well.

Once I apply, when I will receive my visa?

It depends on the country issuing the visa. For many countries such as Australia ETA and Turkey e-Visa, the process can be done in 15 minutes through our rush service. For other countries such as the India tourist Visa, the process usually takes 24 hours. The exact time can be found on each application form. What we guarantee is that your application with iVisa will be the fastest way to apply anywhere.

What are the specifications for printing the e-Visa?

The documents must be printed on a sheet of blank A4 white paper. Double-side or reduced printing will not be accepted.

Why choose iVisa?

We help you get your travel visa in the simplest and fastest way possible. Through easy-to-use online application forms and world-class 24/7 customer service, we make the whole visa process quick and simple! We also use best practices when it comes to protecting your data and credit card.

What kind of visas does iVisa process?

iVisa offers two types of Visa: Electronic visas (e-Visas) and traditional paper visas, based on your destination. In addition, we also offer the following services/documents that are required by certain countries: ETA (electronic travel authorization), Tourist Cards, Visa on Arrival pre-registration/approval form, Tourist Invitation Letters, and Embassy Registration service.

How do I apply?

Select the country to which you are requesting the visa
Select the type of visa and read the instructions carefully.
Select Apply Now
Fill in the application form
Pay using a Visa Card, Mastercard or other debit card.
Await approval via email, then download and print the e-Visa from your account.
Present your printed e-Visa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Why does iVisa charge a service fee?

Please note most countries offer the ability to process a travel visa without a service fee. The main reason we process thousands of travel visas per month is we save you time and frustration. Our service includes an easy to use website and application form. It is much easier to process your application with us especially for mobile users and large groups. We send all of our clients the visa days before travel. This is especially helpful for those passengers who purchase the visa months in advance. We also have a 24-hour customer service with professionals that are based in the United States and speak English. We accept multi-currencies and our website can be translated into over 20 languages. We believe our fee is worth your time and sanity but please note all governments do have their own "free" service.

Where can I check the status of my visa application?

If you have already applied on our site, please log in to your account and look for your order/application. An account is generated for you automatically after payment is received. Click the link in your confirmation email to set up a password or visit the log in page to set up the password and enter the account. Please note in most cases your visa will be delivered to you via email and can be found in your account after logging in.

If i want to cancel my application, what is your refund policy?

Our refund policy is as follows:

If your application has not been reviewed our team, nor submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a full refund of service and visa costs.
If your application has been reviewed by our team but has not yet been submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a refund of the visa cost only.
If your application has been reviewed by our team and submitted to the government for approval, no refund will be given.

I made a mistake on my personal information when processing the visa. Can I modify the form?

If we have not processed your visa, we can make changes without a problem. We do check your information for mistakes as well. If you have already processed your visa, If we have submitted your application to the appropriate government agencies, some will allow to make changes, while others do not. Please contact us immediately (preferably through chat) if you notice an error on your application.

Do I require a vaccine when traveling abroad?

Some countries may require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. You can see more info here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list It's the passenger´s own responsibility to verify these regulations before traveling to the chosen country.

How can I get an invoice for my order?

In order to download your invoice, please log in to your account and download it directly from there.

What should I do if my e-Visa is lost, defaced or damaged?

You may reprint the e-Visa in your email account. Alternatively, you may retrieve and reprint the e-Visa by using your iVisa account.

Is my credit card information safe?

Yes. The iVisa system does not retain your credit card information after the transaction is processed.

If approved, does this guarantee my admission to the country I am applying for?

All visas grant travelers the permission to travel to a country's port of entry. Whether you are granted entry or not will be at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

If I wish to cancel my visa application, do I receive a refund?

If your visa application has not been submitted for processing you will receive a full refund. However, if your application has been submitted, then we will not be able to provide a refund.

Does the processing times for a visa include shipping times?

When the visa has to be shipped to you, the processing times do not include this shipping time. It is from when we receive your application to obtaining the approval. Most visas (e-Visas) are sent via email upon approval so shipping times will not apply.

Are you affiliated with any of the governments that you process visas for?

No, we are not affiliated with any government agencies. We are a private company that specializes in processing travel visas for travelers worldwide.

If my visa is not approved, can you tell me the reason?

Unfortunately, we are not able to, since the government agencies do not inform us of the reason(s) behind the decisions.

If my visa is not approved, what are my options?

If your visa is not approved, we advise that you contact the nearest embassy/consulate for more information on what your options are.

What forms of payment to you accept?

We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and PayPal.

What happens if I'm applying from an overseas territory or a dependency from another country?

All citizens from these territories applying through our website will have their application processed with the nationality/citizenship specified in their passport. As an example, a traveler from Puerto Rico will have their request processed as USA nationality. This does not apply to the travelers under the BOTC (British Overseas Territories Citizen) category according to the British Overseas Territories Act of 2002.

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