Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date.
Sri Lanka Business Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a temporary electronic entry permit issued by the Government of Sri Lanka for foreign nationals who wish to make a short visit to Sri Lanka for business purpose without having to apply for a visa at the embassy. The visa is valid for double entry with a validity period of 30 days.
Allowed activities:
- Participate in business meeting and negotiation
- Participate in seminar, conference and workshops
- To take part in short term training program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
Not allowed activities:
- Engage in Business/Trade activities,
- Engage in employment paid/unpaid, self –employment
- Live in Sri Lanka for a long period through frequent or successive visits.
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Must possess an invitation letter from the inviter in Sri Lanka.
- No visa rejection in the past 3-6 months from Sri Lanka.
- No record of overstaying in any country.
Passport should be valid for at least 7 months beyond your application date.
Official government-issued identity card that serves as proof of identity and residence.
Please provide your flight booking details, including the flight number for your arrival and departure, or you can purchase a flight booking service here.
Information/invitations/correspondence from government agency or Indonesian private institution explaining the business relationship with applicants.
Certificate of Current Employment :
- Printed with letterhead
- Wet-stamped
- Wet-signed by the person in charge
- Include details of address of company, job title, join date, contact person of responsible person
- A statement in the employment proof should indicating the period during which the company grants the applicant permission to travel (e.g., from February 1st, 2025, to February 7th, 2025).
- A statement should confirming that the applicant will return to Indonesia after the specified period.
You can see the template here




