The ETA exempted countries; Maldives, Singapore & Seychelles also have included in to the ETA system and exemption facility for such countries has been temporarily suspended with effect from 2020.03.15, 12.00 p.m. (Sri Lanka Time) until further notice.

However, currently all types of visa issuance to enter Sri Lanka and all types of Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA)/ Entry Visas, Landing Endorsements, Multiple Entry Visas and Residence Visas already granted have been temporarily suspended. Hence the foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka temporarily.

Therefore the foreign nationals of above countries, who wish to travel to Sri Lanka, shall apply their visa via online through ETA web site (www.eta.gov.lk) after a further notice of accepting the requests for visa to enter Sri Lanka.