IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE

With effect from 26 July 2026, all eligible travelers visiting Sri Lanka for tourism must obtain Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival.

Nationals of the 40 eligible countries, including Japan may obtain a free 30-day tourist ETA, but prior online approval is mandatory.

Apply through the official ETA portal: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

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Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Japan

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+81334406911slemb.tokyo@mfa.gov.lk
Appointments

Specified Skilled Worker Program (SSW)

The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 

The general process for working as a SSW in Japan is as follows.
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People who are outside Japan

  1. Pass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test. (People who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training do not need to take any tests.)Proficiency Tests
  2. Sign a contract with a company.
  3. Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.Required Documents

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