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NOTICE TO ALL ETA APPLICANTS

18 02 2026 - 14:00 PM

NOTICE TO ALL ETA APPLICANTS

Due to the existing system issue prevailing in the ETA platform, the following temporary arrangements will apply until further notice:

Tourist Visa and Business Visa (except nationals of Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan, Ghana, Syria, and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

All passengers except nationals of Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan, Ghana, Syria, and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) travelling for tourism and business purposes are required to:
- Apply for a Tourist / Business ETA through the official ETA website: www.eta.gov.lk
- Despite the approval notice not being issued due to the ongoing system problem, applicants must present their ETA reference notice at the Immigration Counter upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Upon verification of the ETA acknowledgement notice, the Tourist/ Business ETA will be issued at the airport.
- Travelers are advised to ensure that they carry all required supporting documents and meet standard entry requirements.
Passengers from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan and Ghana

All passengers from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan Ghana and Syria intending to visit should apply their short-term visa applications through a Sri Lankan sponsor at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.
Passengers from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

Passengers from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) are required to obtain a recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for short-term visa applications.