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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ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ තානාපති කාර්යාලය, ජපානය
இலங்கை ஜனநாயக சோசலிசக் குடியரசின் தூதரகம், ஜப்பான்
Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Japan
BUSINESS VISA
The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
(a) Standard Visitor Visa (SAARC countries)- 6 months with 60 days stay limit-Double entry.
Eligibility
- Participate in Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
- To take part in short term training program (less than one month)
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
Documents needed
- Passport size colored photo
- Passport Bio page
- Invitation Letter from Host Company in Sri Lanka
- Recommendation letter from Line Ministry
- Accommodation proof
- Travel plan/Itinerary
(b) Standard Visitor Visa (Non SAARC countries) 6 months with 60 days stay limit-Double Entry.
Eligibility
- Participate in business meetings and negotiations
- Participate in Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
- To take part in short term training program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
Documents needed
- Passport size colored photo
- Passport Bio page
- Invitation Letter from Sponsor
(c) 1 Year –1 year with 90 days stay limit / 2 years /5 years/10 years with 180 days stay limit- Multiple Entry.
Eligibility
- Participate in business meetings and negotiations
- Participate in Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
- To take part in short term training program
- Participate in art, music and dance events
- Participate in religious events
- Participate in symposium
Documents needed
- Passport size colored photo
- Passport Bio page
- Accommodation proof
- Travel plan/Itinerary