Transit Visa
What is a Transit Visa ?
A Transit Visa, as its name implies, is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a brief period which is incidental and in the course of his journey to another destination.
What are the eligibility requirements for a Transit visa ?
Any foreign national who is en-route to another country via Sri Lanka is the only eligible applicant for transit visas.
A Transit Visa is not required by a passenger who enters Sri Lanka in the course of an unbroken journey, and the journey is to be continued by the same vessel or carrier.
A Transit Visa will also not be required from any person or group when an airline provides a list of such transit passengers and undertakes to carry them on their next available flights.
Where can I obtain a Transit visa application form ?
How can I submit my Transit visa application ?
You can submit a transit visa application to the nearest Sri Lankan Mission or through online https://www.eta.gov.lk.
What are the documents I need to submit with my Transit visa application ?
Proof for transiting Sri Lanka
What are the fees applicable to a Transit visa ?
Free of charge for a period of 2 days which cannot be extended or converted as any other types of visa.
What is the maximum validity period of a Transit visa ?
A transit Visa shall be granted for a maximum of two days at the port of entry.
