Business visa

Business visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for a short period of time. This visa may be issued for a single, double or multiple journeys.
Visa up to 30 days: applicants can personally fill in online application at www.eta.gov.lk
Required Documents:
  1. Valid passport (with 06 months validity period)
  2. Duly filled Visa application form ‘B’ (Word, PDF)
  3. Duly filled Electronic Travel Authorization Form
  4. Recommendation letter from the local employer or business partner (not applicable for private visit)
  5. Invitation letter from Sri Lankan party or relevant sponsor (for meetings, trainings etc.)
  6. Return air ticket
  7. Accommodation confirmation, hotel booking etc.
  8. Sufficient financial funds to cover the period of stay in Sri Lanka
  9. Two color photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
  10. Relevant fee for Business Visa

VISA FEE

PROCESSING FEE FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY BUSINESS ETA

VALID FOR 30 DAYS

NATIONALITY

ETA PROCESSING FEE US $

  Russia

40

  Belarus

40

  Uzbekistan

40

  Moldova

40

  Armenia

40

 

PROCESSING FEE FOR DOUBLE ENTRY BUSINESS ETA VALID FOR 90 DAYS

NATIONALITY

ETA PROCESSING FEE US $

RECIPROCAL VISA FEE US $

TOTAL

  Russia

40

50

  90
  Belarus

40

40

  80
  Uzbekistan

40

160

 200
  Moldova

40

80

 120
  Armenia

40

72

 112

 

PROCESSING FEE FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY BUSINESS ETA VALID FOR 90 DAYS

NATIONALITY

ETA PROCESSING FEE US $

RECIPROCAL VISA FEE US $

TOTAL

  Russia    40    75  115
  Belarus    40    60  100
  Uzbekistan    40   240  280
  Moldova    40   120  160
  Armenia    40   110  150

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Last modified on 19/07/2021

Visa Notice

The Immigration and Emigration Department of Sri Lanka has shifted from its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa program to the New eVisa scheme, with effect from April 17, 2024. The ETA website was disconnected on April 16, 2024.
Accordingly, all eligible nationalities planning to enter Sri Lanka via air or sea, for the purpose of tourism, business and transit, should visit the "Official Sri Lanka eVisa Website" through the weblink https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/ to apply for their online visa to Sri Lanka.
The Official Sri Lanka eVisa Website, https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/ is the only authorized website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka from April 17,2024, 00:00 hrs.