Sri Lanka FAQ
April 13, 2026
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What are the different types of Sri Lanka eVisas?
Last reviewed on April 13, 2026
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Important notes before you apply
- Requirements vary: eVisa eligibility and document rules can change based on your nationality and travel history—always double-check before submitting.
- Processing is an estimate: timelines shown on our site are estimates; additional reviews or security checks may cause delays.
- Approval isn’t guaranteed: we help you prepare and submit accurate, complete documentation. If your application is rejected, review the reason provided and correct the issues for the best chance on resubmission.
- Fees & refunds: government fees are often non-refundable; service refunds follow our Understand eligibility for service refunds.
Sri Lanka offers three main eVisa types:
1. Tourist eVisa (Double Entry)
- •Purpose: Tourism, temple exploration, beach holidays
- •Validity: 180 days from issue, double entry, up to 30 days per stay
- •Government Fee: $80 USD
- •Processing Time (estimated): 3 working days (normal), 5 hours (super urgent)
2. Business eVisa (Multiple Entry)
- •Purpose: Business meetings, conferences, trade exhibitions
- •Validity: 180 days from issue, multiple entries, up to 30 days per stay
- •Government Fee: $85 USD
- •Processing Time (estimated): 3 working days (normal), 5 hours (super urgent)
3. Transit eVisa (Single Entry)
- •Purpose: Airport transit and short layovers
- •Validity: 48 hours
- •Government Fee: $30 USD
- •Processing Time (estimated): 3 working days (normal), 5 hours (super urgent)
For structured fees, documents, and processing times, see Visa requirements for Sri Lanka.
Quick checklist (to reduce rejection risk)
- Accuracy: make sure every entry matches your passport exactly.
- Documents: upload clear, legible scans/photos in the required format.
- Travel dates: confirm dates and entry/exit details are consistent across your documents.
- Contact info: provide a reachable email/phone for any clarifications during review.
If your application is rejected
- Read the reason: the rejection notice typically indicates the exact field or document issue.
- Fix what’s required: correct the issue and avoid resubmitting without changes.
- Service refunds: service refunds may apply depending on the situation—see Understand eligibility for service refunds.
- Need help: contact support at +1 323 286 4541 or visa@unitedevisa.com.
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