FAQs

    21. Is it possible for UAE citizens to work in Sri Lanka while on this ETA Visa?

    Emirates citizens cannot work in Sri Lanka with an online visa. Remember the purpose of Sri Lanka e-Visa includes 3 types of Sri Lanka online visa: Tourist Visa Business Visa Visa transit If you want to work in Sri Lanka, you should apply for a visa at the Sri Lanka Embassy as well as ensure the rules of immigration to this country.
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    22. Can UAE citizens apply for a Sri Lanka ETA for a group or family?

    Yes. Sri Lanka Immigration Services allows UAE candidates to apply for a group of up to 15 applicants. By applying for a group of people, you can save a lot of time and money. The online application form is simple and takes you only a few minutes to complete. At Sri Lanka Immigration Services, all the travel details and contact information can be filled in the application form at once. You just need to make a single combined payment. Click the “Apply e-visa” button at the header of Sri Lanka Immigration Services’ website where you can find the online visa application form. In the field “number of visas”, you can choose the number of applicants for
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    23. When should UAE citizens apply for their ETA?

    The best time to apply for a Sri Lanka visa for UAE citizens is at least 07 days before their travel. After the visa application has been submitted, it is processed within 05 hours to 03 business days. The processing time of an ETA depends on the applicant’s choice. Sri Lanka Immigration Services creates 3 different processing time options for the Sri Lanka ETA from which customers can choose the one that best suits their needs. Citizens of the UAE must bear in mind that they will be charged differently depending on the processing time for their visas. In addition, UAE should ensure that they obtain enough required documents before beginning their applica
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    24. What are the Sri Lanka visa processing times for Emirates?

    Currently, Sri Lanka Immigration Services offers 3 levels for customers to choose from, depending on the urgency to get the visa online. For urgent requests, the process of getting an e-visa will be shortened. Accordingly, you will receive an approved visa as soon as possible, helping your trip to go as planned. Normal visa: Get the approval visa in 3 days Urgent visa: Get the approval visa in 24 hours Super Urgent visa: Get the approval visa in 5 hours Please note, the faster your visa processing time, the higher your service fee will be.
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    25. Which visa types are there for UAE passport holders?

    Sri Lanka visas for UAE citizens are divided into 03 types based on the purposes of the travelers. Sri Lanka Immigration Services currently provides customers with the following visa categories: Sri Lanka Tourist visa online: This type of visa allows UAE travelers to travel to Sri Lanka for vacation, casual visits to their friends or relatives, or participation in a sporting or cultural event. It allows for two entries into Sri Lanka for up to 30 days from the arrival date. Sri Lanka Business Visa online: UAE passport holders whose purpose to visit Sri Lanka is to participate in business activities can
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    26. Do UAE residents need a visa for Sri Lanka?

    Yes. UAE citizens need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka because UAE is not on the exemption list for Sri Lanka visas. UAE citizens now can apply for a Sri Lanka electronic visa which saves time and costs. Since 2012, travelers who want to enter Sri Lanka for a short-term visit can take advantage of the Sri Lanka ETA. This type of online visa allows visitors to visit Sri Lanka for purposes such as tourism, business, or transit. The visa application process is simple and just takes the applicants a few minutes to complete. UAE citizens who want to come to Sri lanka for other purposes such as study abroad, work, etc, need to apply for a visa at the Sri lanka Embassy i
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    27. Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Swedish citizens?

    No. Swedish passport holders who want to travel to and enter Sri Lanka need a visa. Swedish nationals can take advantage of Sri Lanka eTA for short stays in Sri Lanka for tourism, leisure, business, or transit purposes. There are 03 types of Sri Lanka eTA for Swedish citizens: Tourist e-visa/ETA: is used for tourism, visiting relatives or friends purposes. This double-entry ETA allows Swedish travelers to stay in the country for 30 days from the day they enter the country. Business e-visa/ETA: With this type of visa, Swedish travelers can enter the country as many times as they wish, with a total staying time of
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    28. When is the best time to apply for a Sri Lanka visa for Swedish citizens?

    The best time to apply for a Sri Lanka visa from Sweden is at least 07 days before their travel. After the visa application has been submitted, it is processed within 05 hours to 03 business days. The processing time of an ETA depends on the applicant’s choice. Sri Lanka Immigration Services created 3 different processing time options for the Sri Lanka ETA from which customers can choose the one that best suits their needs. Citizens of Sweden must bear in mind that they will be charged differently depending on the processing time for their visas. In addition, Swedish nationals should ensure that they obtain enough required documents before beginning their
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    29. Can Swedish passport holders get a multiple-entry tourist visa for Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Swedish citizens can easily apply for a Sri Lanka tourist visa with multiple entries. Sri Lanka Tourist visa online is a type of visa that allows Swedish travelers to travel to Sri Lanka for vacation, casual visits to their friends or relatives, or participation in a sporting or cultural event. It allows for two entries into Sri Lanka for up to 30 days from the arrival date.
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    30. How long does it take for Swedish citizens to get a Sri Lanka visa?

    If you are a Swedish citizen, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. From January 2012, Sweden passport holders can utilize a new visa system called “Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)” which allows them to obtain a visa for Sri Lanka from the comfort of their home. The visa application process is completely online which takes Swedish citizens about 20 minutes to complete. Sri Lanka Immigration Services creates the application form as simple as possible for Sweden travelers to fill in. There are only 3 simple steps in the total visa application process that Sweden citizens should follow: Step 1: Fill in the application form. Step 2: Pay the
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