Message from Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry for those who intend to visit Sri Lanka


Message from Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry for those who intend to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry wishes to inform that a meeting presided by the highest office has decided to suspend the ETA on arrival for foreigners.



Ayubowan! – “May you live long”!
Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry wishes to inform that following procedures to be implemented with effect from 12.00 noon (Sri Lanka time), 14th March 2020.
01- Foreigners, who intend to visit Sri Lanka for purposes deemed necessary are required to secure visa prior to their arrival in Sri Lanka, through the following channels:
a. Online through ETA website (www.eta.gov.lk)
b. Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions and Posts abroad and
c. Heads of the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Note-The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on arrival, for foreigners will be temporary suspended till further notice.