1. As from January 1st, 2012, visitors to Sri Lanka are kindly requested to obtain Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for issuance of visa. 2. On receipt of the ETA approval which is obtained by making...

All citizens of the United States and Mexico planning for short visits to Sri Lanka are required to obtain Visa for the purpose. The visa should be applied online though Electronic Travel Authorization...

The U.S. Embassy, Colombo in a press release warns Sri Lankan citizens about internet scams related to the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery or commonly known as “Green Card Lottery”. The Consular Division...

The government of Sri Lanka has lifted pre-travel restrictions established for the foreign passport holders when travelling Northern region of the Island. The Ministry of Defence, Public Security and Law...

IMPORTANT NOTICE ISSUANCE OF A NEW PASSPORT IN LIEU OF CURRENT / EXPIRED PASSPORT Renewal of passports and issue of new passports to Sri Lankans granted refugee/asylum status in the USA According to new...

Please note that after 31st December 2011, all U.S. nationals expect to visit Sri Lanka have to apply visa online through ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) system. A processing fee of $ 20 will be...