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Implementation of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Scheme Please find the circular issued by the department of Immigration and Emigration in all three Languages (Sinhala,Tamil and English) with details on the ETA and its operational aspects. Further details in this regards could be obtained from the Department Websites at www.immigration.gov.lk or www.eta.gov.lk CLICK HERE TO READ THE CIRCULAR
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Ministry of Internal Administration DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION & EMIGRATION It has been revealed that many foreign nationals who arrive as tourists to Sri Lanka are engaged in various activities, which are prohibited by law. Therefore it is hereby notified that from 1st November 2006 that all tourists who are given 30 days landing visa on arrival are expected to leave Sri Lanka at the end of the stipulated period.
All categories of person who are expected to engage in paid or unpaid business, trade, work, investments or studies should obtain the necessary entry visa from Sri Lanka Missions abroad with my approval. Please note that under any circumstances no visitor visas will be converted to Residence/Working Visas.
Further information may be obtained from the following places.
1. Visa Division
Department of Immigration and Emigration
Level 03,
No: 41, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha,
Punchi Borella, Colombo 10.
Tel: 011-5 329300/ Fax: 011-2674631
E-mail:
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2. Sri Lanka Missions Overseas
3. Department Web Site : http://www.immigration.gov.lk/
It should be noted that legal action will be taken against those who violate visa conditions and also harbour/employ such persons.
P.B. Abeykoon
Controller of Immigration and Emigration
No: 41, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha,
Colombo - 10 |
1. Sri Lanka government has decided to issue multiple entry visa at a fee of US dollars 100 to citizens of United States of America valid for five years for business and leisure purposes with a maximum duration of stay at each entry not exceeding six (6) months.
2. In the past the US Embassy used to issue multiple entry visas valid for five years to Sri Lankan nationals for business and tourism purposes. This practice was discontinued by the United States when Sri Lanka commenced levying a temporary residence tax from persons visiting Sri Lanka with effect from 01.01.2002.
3. These steps caused inconvenience to both Sri Lanka nationals and American nationals.
4. After reviewing this position, the two governments have mutually agreed to re-introduce the earlier practice with regard to the issuance of multiple entry visas.
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Department of Immigration and Emigration
No. 41, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha
Colombo 10
Sri Lanka.Tel No. 94 11 5333365, 5333162Fax No. 94 11 5678595
Mobile No. 94 77 7846760
Web :- http://www.immigration.gov.lk
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