Sri Lanka is an island nation where one can enjoy the true beauty of nature. The rich wildlife, beaches, markets, food cuisine, and much more. To enjoy all these things, one has to book a ticket and apply for an ETA for Sri Lanka and visit the country.

Electronic travel authorization for Sri Lanka is an electronic legal permit that allows a traveler to enter the country. One must have a visa or an eta to visit Sri Lanka.

The same goes for German travelers if they wish to travel to Sri Lanka. They have to apply for a Sri Lanka eta. The process is completely online, it saves a lot of time and is more convenient for the visitors.

Given below are some details on how to apply for electronic travel authorization for Sri Lanka.

 

German citizens can apply for different types of an eta for Sri Lanka as per their purpose

• Tourist Sri Lanka ETA – this is for spending some quality time in Sri Lanka. Valid for 6 months with double entry. German travelers can stay for 30 days in the country using ETA for Sri Lanka.

• Business Sri Lanka ETA - this is for business-related work. Valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Using Sri Lanka online visa German citizens can stay for 30 days in the country. It grants multiple entries in Sri Lanka.

• Transit ETA – this is applied when you have a connecting route visa to Sri Lanka. If you have a layover for more than 8 hours you can apply for this. It is valid for 2 days.

 

The process to apply for an eta of Sri Lanka is very easy and simple.

• Fill in the application with all the basic details asked. Recheck before proceeding.
• Next step is to make the payment of the ETA fee using an international debit or credit card.
• The approved eta will be sent directly to the registered email id.

 

All German travelers having a valid passport issued by the German government can apply for the eta for Sri Lanka. Documents needed are:

• Valid German passport
• International debit or credit card
• Active and correct email address

The cards are used to make the payment of the Sri Lanka eta fee. So, make sure that these cards have sufficient funds in them. Email-id is used to receive the approved eta for Sri Lanka.

 

As filling in the form is the quickest and most convenient. It takes only a few minutes to complete the form and submit it.

 Basic and personal details are asked about the traveler like name, address, contact info, email address, nationality, gender, DOB, etc.
 Passport details like issue date, expiry date issuing country
 Travel details like intended date of arrival, accommodation, return tickets, etc.

All the details provided by the German traveler should be correct and valid. If any errors or any mistakes are found then the approval of the ETA might be delayed or even get rejected.

 

No, German citizens cannot get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. They must apply for an ETA or visa before their trip to Sri Lanka.

Due to COVID-19, some rules or conditions might change from time to time for Sri Lanka’s ETA. So, keep yourself updated and then only apply for one.

Applying ETA for Sri Lanka is an online procedure that is the easiest and most convenient way to obtain an electronic visa for Sri Lanka. It saves a lot of time and there is no need to visit the embassy or consulate.

 

The application form for the eta of Sri Lanka takes about 2 days for the analysis. After that, German travelers receive a mail or SMS for their approval of ETA.

When you receive the ETA, take a printout of it and carry it along with you while traveling in Sri Lanka. It might be asked the immigration office in Sri Lanka.

It is also advisable to apply at least a week before their intended date of travel to receive their Sri Lanka ETA at the usual time without any hustle.

** The online procedure does not involve visiting the embassy, it saves you a lot of your time and you do not have to do the paperwork manually. It prevents you from all the mess of paperwork.