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Srilanka Visa Requirement
Sri Lanka Business Visa Requirements
This table covers key requirements for Indian citizens applying for a business visa or business ETA to Sri Lanka, for meetings, trade visits or official business. Note: Sri Lanka now issues ETAs for business and short visits.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport | Original passport, valid at least 6 months beyond date of entry (United Nations) |
| Photographs | Two photos 35 × 45 mm (or standard visa size), ~80% face, white background, applicant’s signature behind (United Nations) |
| Visa Application / ETA | Business visa application or Business ETA (online) with supporting documents (eta.gov.lk) |
| Covering Letter | On Indian company’s letterhead covering purpose, duration, etc. |
| Invitation Letter | Copy from Sri Lankan host company / organisation (United Nations) |
| Financial Proof | Bank statement or proof of sufficient funds (for stay + return) (United Nations) |
| Ticket / Itinerary | Confirmed return / onward flight ticket or itinerary (United Nations) |
| Validity & Entry | Business ETA often allows stay ~30 days; visa via mission may grant up to 3 months (immigrationlanka.com) |
Sri Lanka Tourist / ETA / Free Entry Requirements
This table summarises the current tourist / ETA / visa-free entry rules for Indian citizens visiting Sri Lanka for tourism, short stays or visits to friends/family. (Sri Lanka introduced visa-free scheme for Indians from Oct 2024)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport / Scan | Valid passport (at least 6 months validity) or scanned copy of front & back pages (immigrationlanka.com) |
| Photograph | Passport-size photo with white background, matching appearance (IndiGo) |
| Return Ticket | Confirmed return or onward ticket required (IndiGo) |
| Proof of Funds / Bank | Sometimes required (for visa applications) to show financial stability (United Nations) |
| ETA / Free Visa | Sri Lanka now offers free 30-day tourist visa / ETA to Indian citizens (double entry) (eta.gov.lk) |
| Stay Duration | Usually valid for 30 days, may be extended in Sri Lanka if needed (IndiGo) |
