- On 18 March, 2020
URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE
Suspension of all Sri Lankan Visa due to COVID – 19 Outbreak
Sri Lanka has suspended issuance of visa to citizens of all countries due to the COVID 19 outbreak until further notice.
This follows the decision taken by the Government to close operation of all incoming international commercial passenger flights to Sri Lanka, effective 0400hrs on 19 March 2020 (Sri Lanka time) until 2359hrs on 25 March 2020 (Sri Lanka time).
Sri Lanka local time = GMT +05:30.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka therefore requests to refrain from applying for ETA during this period.
All types of Electronic Travel Authorizatons (ETA), Entry Visas, Landing Endorsements, Multiple Entry Visas and Residence Visas already granted will also be temporarily suspended until further notice.
This follows the decision taken by the Government to close operation of all incoming international commercial passenger flights to Sri Lanka, effective 0400hrs on 19 March 2020 (Sri Lanka time) until 2359hrs on 25 March 2020 (Sri Lanka time).
Sri Lanka local time = GMT +05:30.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka therefore requests to refrain from applying for ETA during this period.
All types of Electronic Travel Authorizatons (ETA), Entry Visas, Landing Endorsements, Multiple Entry Visas and Residence Visas already granted will also be temporarily suspended until further notice.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal
18 March 2020