How to Apply for an ETA to Sri Lanka 2019 (for All Nationalities)

I thought applying for India and Turkey e-Visas was easy, until I applied for a Sri Lanka ETA. I’m not even sure if “apply” is the right word to use here because it felt like a formality more than anything. I got my Sri Lanka ETA exactly three minutes after completing the application and making payment. Yes, three minutes! It was by far the fastest and easiest “visa application” process I’ve ever had to go through.

If you’re visiting Sri Lanka, then here’s what you need to do to get an ETA.

ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authorization. It’s basically the same thing as an e-Visa. It’s issued electronically and there are three types: Tourist, Business, and Transit. Tourist and Business ETAs allow you double entry into Sri Lanka for a maximum stay of thirty (30) days, while a…