Located to the south of the Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka offers visas to Indian citizens, provided you carry an Electronic Travel Authorization on arrival. Visitors with a valid ETA are issued short visit visas in Sri Lanka for 30 days. You can apply for the ETA mentioned above here.
Visa Cost: For citizens of SAARC member nations, including Indian nationals, there is a fee of approximately INR 2000 for a double-entry short visit visa for Sri Lanka, carrying a validity of 30 days. This visa is issued on arrival at a port of entry in Sri Lanka.
Documents Required For Sri Lanka Visa From India
- Passport
(A) Valid for 6 months after travel date
(B) Must have 2 blank pages
- Photocopy of present passport (front and back page)
- Confirmed Itinerary
- Confirmed reservation for accommodation
- If staying with family/friends, Invitation letter directly faxed to the Embassy
- Covering letter on letterhead
- Passport-size Photograph
(A) 3.5 x 4.5 cm
(B) On white background
- Proof of Finance
(A) Bank statement for last 6 months with sufficient balance of up to 500 USD per person per week
(B) ITR of last 3 years (Original and two copies)
(C) Photocopy of Pan Card
