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Ethiopian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for 30 days from the moment they arrive. According to Sri Lankan legislation, the tourist e-Visa is used for travel, short-term treatment, meetings, or other activities that need a double entry into the nation.

A business e-Visa allows Ethiopian nationals to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka, excluding employment. This is a multiple-entry visa.

Please bear in mind that if you have a Transit e-Visa, you will only be permitted to stay in Sri Lanka airport for a maximum of 48 hours from the arrival date if you are transiting to another place.

Ethiopian passport holders who wish to work or reside permanently in Sri Lanka are ineligible to apply for an e-visa. In this case, the applicant must apply for a conventional visa at the Sri Lankan embassy in Ethiopia.

2. How to apply for a Sri Lanka Visa from Ethiopia?

Ethiopians can now apply for Sri Lanka e-Visa directly from Ethiopia. Sri Lanka Immigration service can help you complete the online application procedure, following which you will have your travel document quickly.

This is the amount of time required to complete a Sri Lankan e-Visa in four stages:

• Step 1: Fill out an online application for a Sri Lanka e-Visa in Step 1.
• Step 2: Double-check all the data provided in Step 1, then use the internet to pay the visa cost.
• Step 3: Receive the confirmation email with all the provided information.
• Step 4: Get your visa stamped in your passport.

• Ethiopian nationals must double-check the following papers to guarantee a smooth application process:
• After entering Sri Lanka, passports must be valid for at least another 180 days. There should be a minimum of 02 blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
• Email contact information: Make sure you enter a legitimate address to which you have access. If your application is approved, the e-Visa will send you an email in PDF format. You have the option of printing it or saving a copy to your digital device.
• Valid credit card for e-Visa fee: Credit cards, debit card, PayPal, and bank transfer are all accepted.

3. Sri Lanka e-Visa fee for Ethiopian citizens

In Sri Lanka, the visa charge is divided into 02 parts: the visa service fee and the government fee.

The total cost of the Sri Lanka e-Visa depends on the kind of visa requested. There are three levels of service fees in particular:

• Normal: Tourists can apply for an e-visa within 03 business days. If you're not in a rush, this is a safer alternative for low-budget travel.
• Urgent: If the tourist has previously prepared everything and wants to obtain an e-Visa within 24 hours of completing the last step, this is the most cost-effective and convenient alternative.
• Super urgent: If you have an urgent need, you can get an e-visa within 05 business hours. The greater the money you pay for your amazing experience service, the sooner you may have it.

You may also utilize our extra services to guarantee that your holiday to Sri Lanka runs as smoothly as possible for a small fee:

• Services travel insurance covers the following: increase the chance of visa approval by the Government.
• When traveling in Sri Lanka, use a 4G SIM card to stay in touch with friends and family.
• Car pick-up service in Sri Lanka: a skilled driver will assist you in loading your bags and driving you to your hotel. After a long flight, all you need to do is rest.

4. What advice do you have for Ethiopians traveling to Sri Lanka?

• Before we arrange a vacation to Sri Lanka, let's go through the most recent information.
• Local authorities should offer COVID-19 guidance.
• Keep an eye on local media for breaking news and adjust your plans as necessary. Ethiopia's embassy in Sri Lanka will be called in the case of an emergency.

Hope the information in this article on Sri Lanka visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens is helpful. If you have any queries regarding our Sri Lanka visa service, please visit our FAQs page or contact our staff at any time.