COLOMBO (Oct 4) – The Sri Lankan government has announced that all tourists must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country, effective October 15.
In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said the requirement will apply to all foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
The ETA system, which was reintroduced, had earlier been replaced by a new eVisa platform in April 2024 as part of efforts to streamline online visa applications. The government did not clarify whether the latest move marks a complete reversal or integration of the earlier systems.
Authorities said the measure is aimed at improving border security and simplifying the pre-arrival clearance process.
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