Sri Lanka removes electronic travel authorization requirements for tourists, ETTravelWorld

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Tourists traveling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving in the island nation, authorities said.

The Ministry of Immigration and Immigration said in a statement on Thursday that it had withdrawn this requirement, which took effect on October 15. According to the new directive, all ETA and visa issuance services will continue to operate under current procedures until further notice.

“Travelers can therefore apply for visas under the same process that existed before October 15,” the statement said.

India has been Sri Lanka’s largest domestic tourism market for the past three months – from July to September.

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