For individuals who will be travelling to Sri Lanka for professional reasons, this online travel authorization has been created. For those applying for the Sri Lanka ETA application, the process is made easier by making an online submission of the necessary information to facilitate the journey.

How does the Sri Lanka Business ETA system work?

The Sri Lanka Business ETA is an electronic visa that allows citizens of other countries to enter Sri Lanka for business-related reasons such as attending meetings or conferences and negotiating deals. Applicants will have to provide their personal information and passport details through an online application system before their visit. The approval process will automatically associate the visa with the traveler's passport electronically, thus avoiding the need for a stamped passport or a visit to the embassy. The validity of the visa will be thirty days from the date of entry into Sri Lanka.

What documents are required for a Sri Lanka Business ETA application?

In order to be eligible for a Sri Lanka Business ETA, one is required to provide a copy of his/her passport bio page, which is supposed to have validity of six months and two blank pages from the date of entry into Sri Lanka. This would require providing a passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) of recent date, an invitation letter from the inviting organization in Sri Lanka, a formal letter from the inviting party's employer, along with flight and accommodation arrangements.

Can business travelers work in Sri Lanka with an ETA?

No, the business traveler will not be allowed to take part in any employment, business, or trades in Sri Lanka on the basis of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This specific visa known as the “Business ETA” can only be used for the purpose of conducting short-term, non-productive business-related matters, including meeting with companies, conducting negotiations, attending conferences, and training courses. For any form of employment – paid or voluntary – one will need to acquire a specific type of Residence Visa called the “Employment Category.”