Visa for Sri Lanka

[rayc2009]

Hi, I have spent 4 hours trying to obtain a free ETA  in Transit (cruise) for Sri Lank, however I am finding it difficult to find the government site, I keep completing application to find they are only agent seeking $60 per person which is outragous considering the ETA for Australian's are free.

I have read on cruise critic about being sucessful applying for the free ETA but nothing is displayed about the site to apply to without getting pushed on to an agent

Appreciate any assistance with resolving my issue

 

Regards

Ray Cooper

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@rayc2009

 

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[SirWolf]

On 1/19/2020 at 4:37 AM, rayc2009 said:

Hi, I have spent 4 hours trying to obtain a free ETA  in Transit (cruise) for Sri Lank, however I am finding it difficult to find the government site,

Official website for Sri Lanka ETA application :

https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US

No fee for applicants from Canada , USA

and other countries.

Application was 5 minutes to fill out, received

instant confirmation of application and 

10 minutes later the ETA approval via eMail.

Very easy and quick process, just have the

required information ready (Passport, Travel

Dates, Name of Vessel, etc.)

[sddsddean]

On 1/19/2020 at 9:37 AM, rayc2009 said:

Hi, I have spent 4 hours trying to obtain a free ETA  in Transit (cruise) for Sri Lank, however I am finding it difficult to find the government site, I keep completing application to find they are only agent seeking $60 per person which is outragous considering the ETA for Australian's are free.

I have read on cruise critic about being sucessful applying for the free ETA but nothing is displayed about the site to apply to without getting pushed on to an agent

Appreciate any assistance with resolving my issue

 

Regards

Ray Cooper

 

Hi Ray

 

Tried replying to your e mail, but it wouldn't deliver. However, SirWolf has given you the info. In case the site throws a wobbly, the root name is https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/  and you can navigate from there. You want the single entry transit visa which is free (as shown on the list of fees).

 

Simon

[rayc2009]

Hi Sirwolf and Simon, Thank you for finding that web site amongst all those agencies trying to earn a dollar, I am now in touch with the correct site to issue my ETA at zero cost.

Many thanks and I will contibute to the site more as I get used to how it works, looking forward to my cruise

Regards

Ray Cooper Melbourne Aust