Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean known for its spectacular beaches, thousand-year-old Buddhist temples, abundance of wildlife, and rich archaeological history. The plethora of water sports, breathtaking sunsets, sprawling tea gardens and of course, mouth-watering Sri Lankan food, are sure to make you fall in love with this gorgeous place.

To enjoy the beauty of the country foreign nationals can apply for the Sri Lanka eta and visit the place. Aland Islands’ citizens can easily apply for the eta of Sri Lanka online. This process is easy, simple, and convenient. It saves a lot of time for the applicant.

There is no need for Aland Islands’ citizens to visit the embassy or any consulate.

 

Any Aland Islands citizen who intends to travel to Sri Lanka must have some documents ready before applying for the ETA of Sri Lanka. They are:

 A valid Aland Islands passport with a validity of 6 months minimum from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka. If it seems to expire then make sure to get it Renewed.
 A valid and active debit or credit card with sufficient funds in them to make the ETA payment.
 Provide a correct email address in the application form, as the approved eta of Sri Lanka will be directly sent to the email id.
Once you receive the approved eta for Sri Lanka, then you can visit the country easily. Along with these documents, there are more that you should also have. They are:

 Carry a printed copy of the approved Sri Lankan ETA with you during your trip to the country.
 You should also have proof of having sufficient funds with you to take care of yourself when in Sri Lanka.
 Proof of confirmed return ticket or an onward ticket.

 

Fill in an application form for the ETA for Sri Lanka which asks you about certain details about the applicant like basic details passport details, and travel information.

• Applicant’s full name
• DOB
• Nationality
• Gender
• Email ID
• Passport number
• Passport issue date
• Passport expiry date
• Purpose of traveling to Sri Lanka
• Intended date of travel

After filling in all these details, Aland Islands travelers must re-check the application form, there should be no errors or mistakes. If any mistake is found, the visa approval may get delayed or the application can get rejected. After this, Aland Islands citizens are required to make the payment using a debit or credit card for the Sri Lanka ETA.

If any minor (under 16) is traveling along with their parents then their application can be filled in on behalf of their parent’s application. But every individual must have their passport and visa with them. But those who are 16 and above must apply separately for their visa.

 

The standard time for the processing of the Sri Lankan ETA is usually 24 hours. But they always advised applying at least a week before their intended date of travel, as sometimes it can delay the procedure.

The application form for the eta of Sri Lanka takes about 2 days for the analysis. After that, Aland Islands travelers receive a mail or SMS for their approval of ETA.

When you receive the ETA, take a printout of it and carry it along with you while traveling in Sri Lanka. It might be asked the immigration office in Sri Lanka.

It is also advisable to apply at least a week before their intended date of travel to receive their Sri Lanka ETA at the usual time without any hustle.

** The online procedure does not involve visiting the embassy, it saves you a lot of your time and you do not have to do the paperwork manually. It prevents you from all the mess of paperwork.

 

Aland Island travelers having ETA for Sri Lanka will be issued visas on arrival automatically.

You must have your passport with you, sufficient funds proof, a return or onward ticket, and a copy of ETA if asked. After all the verification the officer will grant you the visa on arrival using which you can enter Sri Lanka. It is possible to apply for a visa on arrival without an ETA at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo only. This is not recommended as it means waiting in a different queue to fill out the paperwork and then joining the main queue to clear immigration.

But certainly, this process takes a lot of time, as travelers have to stand in queues and wait for long hours. It is better to apply online to save you from all the mess and tiring process.