Citizenship: USA
- For U.S. citizens only. If you are not a U.S. citizen, call (914) 592-2760.
- Your U.S. passport must be signed, valid for 6+ months, and have 2–3 blank visa pages (not "Amendment" pages).
- The fee for reformatting uploaded documents is $35.00..
Entry Requirements
- Passport and Visa are required.
- We recommend using JIDS to do your ETA. There are MANY Fraudulent Sri Lanka Online websites that the consulate does not support.
- Tourist -ETA
- Tourism for a 30 day stay or less you must have an ETA before departure to obtain visa upon arrival. Electronic travel Authority, please contact JIDS for your ETA
Processing Time
4-5 business days
Photo Requirements
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- Neutral facial expression or natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis.
- Taken in the last 6 months.
- Plain white or off-white background.
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
- Head between 1–1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper, in color.
- No glasses.
- No hat or head covering (exceptions for documented religious or medical reasons).
- Full face visible; no shadows on face.
- No headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
If Traveling for Business
Engaging following circumstances are required to obtain Business Visa:
- Business meetings & negotiations
- Conferences, workshops & seminars
- Short-term training programs
- Religious events
- Art, music and dance events
- Symposiums
Business form APPLICATION Application for MULTIPLE ENTRY REQUEST A Business Purpose Visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for business purposes for short period of time. This visa may be issued for single or double journeys.
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- Actual valid, signed US passport.
- Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3 or higher to view the form.
- Electronic Visa is now issued, to apply with JIDS Submit the following:
- Copy of Passport Vital Statistics page
- Port of Entry
- If business travel include: all business company information of your US company, full address,phone # in business letter
- and also host invitation from host in Sri Lanka
- 2 Passport Photos
- $40.00 Fee (some passports are exempt)
- Flight Itinerary
- JIDS Passport & Visa Order Form with CVV # of credit card on order form.
- SCANNED TO JIDS if doing an ELECTRONIC VISA, or overnight mailed to JIDS if doing a visa stamped in your passport.
Health Requirements
- Vaccinations are NOT required unless travel is from or through an infected area.
- The following countries are included that certificate is mandatory, without it 10 day quarantine. Brazil, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinadad & Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela.
- Visit the Center for Disease Control: CDC.GOV for complete health requirements.
Register Your Trip (STEP)
Give yourself peace of mind.
JIDS can enroll your trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate for $25.00 via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Accompanying Minors
- Application signed by both parents/guardians.
- Notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardians.
- Original and copy of the minor's birth certificate.
Non-U.S. Citizens
NON US CITIZENS please call JIDS 914-592-2760 to verify requirements and fees.
Additional Information
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) & Additional Information
- Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination.
- Warning: Nationals of USA not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
A Visit Visa is an entry permit signifying the consent of the Sri Lankan Government for the admission of a foreign national to the country. The Visa contains details of the period of time and the condition/s of the stay. A Tourist Visa is issued to tourists who want to enter Sri Lanka for sightseeing, excursions, relaxation, visit relatives or yoga training for a short period of time.
Copy of valid Signed Passport
- Electronic Visa will be issued for tourism.
SUBMIT to JIDS email to [email protected]
- Copy of Passport Vital Statistics page (minimum 6 months validity on the passport)
- Port of Entry
- Flight itinerary
- JIDS Passport & Visa Order Form
Register with the US Embassy
Give yourself peace of mind! Simply fill out this form STEP FORM and let JIDS do it for you $20.00. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. Read more…
Return Shipping & JIDS Fees
Return Shipping
- FedEx charge according to ZIP code.
- Saturday/8AM delivery available.
- Include a printed airbill to avoid extra charges. (No UPS accounts can be processed through us.)
Service Fees
- See JIDS pricing or call (914) 592-2760.
- If JIDS pays government fees on your behalf, a 5.9% processing fee applies.
