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Sri Lanka Visa For Thai, Japanese, German Citizens

Grand News Network August 1, 2024
Sri Lanka Visa For Thai, Japanese, German Citizens

Sri Lanka, 1st Aug 2024 - SRI LANKA VISA ELIGIBILITY: To be able to travel to the country with a visa, you must meet specific eligibility requirements:

  • Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
  • Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
  • Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
  • Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same
  • Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

SRI LANKA VISA ELIGIBILITY CHECKER TOOL

  • The traveller must carry a valid passport with not less than 6 months’ validity.
  • The purpose of travelling to the country must be mentioned in the online application via ETA. The categories for travelling are: Tourist, Business, Transit.
  • There are different types of ETA with regard to the categories of travelling purposes which have different criteria for itself. 
  • With the same passport, two ETA applications cannot be approved at the same time. Each ETA has a validity of 6 months. 
  • A new visa can be applied for travelling to the same country only after the cancellation or expiry of the prevailing ETA and vice versa.

SRI LANKAN VISA FOR THAI CITIZENS

Thai residents must secure permission from the Sri Lankan authorities to make short visits to the country. Thai citizens visiting Sri Lanka for tourism or business purposes are required to get a visa from the Sri Lankan authorities. However, now Thai nationals can visit Sri Lanka without needing to visit an embassy or consulate for a regular visa application, thanks to the e-visa program, which also includes 35 other countries. Thai tourists have the option to utilize a Sri Lanka visa from Thailand for tourism, business purposes, or transit when visiting the country. Thai people have several options for obtaining Sri Lanka e-Visas based on their travel needs. Thai citizens can opt to request a tourist e-Visa for visiting Sri Lanka for sightseeing, tourism, or medical reasons. This visa allows for a stay of 30 days with two entries and is valid for 30 days. Thai nationals can apply for a Business e-Visa to attend business meetings, conferences, and corporate events in Sri Lanka. The Business e-Visa permits multiple entries and a 30-day visit and remains valid for 30 days as well. Since Thai citizens can apply for their Sri Lankan ETA online, the process is quicker than getting a regular visa. After completing and submitting the online form, which usually only takes a few minutes, the application is typically processed within a few minutes to hours.

DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR THAI CITIZENS 

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of arrival in Sri Lanka.
  • A current email address to which the Sri Lankan online visa will be sent.
  • A valid debit or credit card with which to pay the ETA Sri Lanka fee.
  • A printed copy of the approved ETA Sri Lanka.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay.

SRI LANKA VISA FOR JAPANESE CITIZENS

When discussing Sri Lanka, it is impossible to ignore its distinctive charm as a country in Southern Asia. When Japanese travelers go to Sri Lanka, they, just like people from other nations, have the option to request an electronic entry permit through the internet. Japanese citizens must obtain a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before traveling to Sri Lanka to be granted entry into the country. In 2012, the Sri Lankan authorities implemented The Sri Lanka evisa, also recognized as electronic visa, to expedite the arrival process for international tourists on short stays. The Sri Lankan government has implemented the Sri Lanka ETA for Japanese citizens to improve border control procedures through existing government agreements. Japanese individuals can choose from three different types of Sri Lanka eVisa. The visa is intended for Japanese nationals visiting Sri Lanka and permits a stay in the country for up to 30 days once they arrive. Currently, they are only allowed to exit and re-enter Sri Lanka two times. The Tourist Visa is only legitimate for tourism-related activities. Tourist visas are not valid for entry/study, work, business, or any commercial activities. The Transit e-Visa is solely accessible under certain specific conditions. The Japanese passenger is not permitted to leave the airport. The tourists must make a connecting flight within a two-day (48 hour) window from the same airport they arrived at. It is specifically permitted for the purpose of allowing Japanese citizens to pass through Sri Lanka in order to reach their ultimate destination. The Business e-Visa is an electronic visa designed for conducting business and trade in Sri Lanka, not for employment. The Sri Lanka Business e-Visa permits multiple entries during the initial 30 days after arrival. To get a Sri Lankan ETA as a Japanese national, you need to be outside the country with a valid passport that has been valid for at least 180 days (6 months). Travelers must use the internet to submit the Electronic Travel Authorization application, available to all eligible Japanese citizens to request an ETA from Japan. Once the ETA application is submitted, Japanese citizens who are eligible can expect to receive their approved Sri Lanka ETA within 24 hours using the fast and user-friendly application platform.

DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR JAPANESE CITIZENS

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of arrival in Sri Lanka.
  • A current email address to which the Sri Lankan online visa will be sent.
  • A valid debit or credit card with which to pay the ETA Sri Lanka fee.
  • A printed copy of the approved ETA Sri Lanka.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay.

SRI LANKA VISA FOR GERMAN CITIZENS

People with a German passport is eligible to request the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Residents from Germany are required to obtain approval from the Sri Lankan government for brief trips to the country. Sri Lankan authorities mandate that German citizens obtain a visa for tourism or business reasons when traveling to Sri Lanka. Yet, German citizens can now travel to Sri Lanka without having to go to an embassy or consulate for a traditional visa request, because of the e-visa system, which extends to 35 other nations as well. German travelers can use a visa from Germany to visit Sri Lanka for tourism, business, or transit purposes. There are various ways for German individuals to get Sri Lanka e-Visas that suit their travel requirements. German citizens can opt to request a tourist e-Visa for visiting Sri Lanka for sightseeing, tourism, or medical reasons. The validity period of the Sri Lanka Tourist e-Visa is 180 days from the date it was issued. Within the 180-day period, the visa permits individuals to stay in Sri Lanka for a maximum of 30 days from the date of their arrival. This travel visa for Sri Lanka allows for two trips to the country, provided that the second visit occurs within the 30-day validity period of the tourist e-Visa. The Sri Lanka Business e-Visa stays effective for 180 days starting from the issue date. Individuals holding a Business Electronic Visa can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The Sri Lanka business e-visa allows for multiple entries, all of which must be made within 30 days of the initial arrival. Travelers are required to utilize the internet to apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization application, which is accessible to all qualifying German nationals for requesting an ETA from Germany. After submitting the ETA application, German citizens meeting the requirements can anticipate receiving their approved Sri Lanka ETA in just 24 hours through the efficient and easy-to-use application system.

DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR GERMAN CITIZENS

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of arrival in Sri Lanka.
  • A current email address to which the Sri Lankan online visa will be sent.
  • A valid debit or credit card with which to pay the ETA Sri Lanka fee.
  • A printed copy of the approved ETA Sri Lanka.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay.

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Organization: Sri Lanka Visa

Contact Person: Bopha Dara Amara

Website: https://www.srilankan-visa.org/visa

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Country:Sri Lanka

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