E-Visa System: The New Sri Lanka Visa Update

We have seen that Sri Lanka is one of the most visited countries after Indonesia, UAE, and Vietnam, and it is the country that has implemented free visas for the people of India, China, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and many more. Talking about the Visa, have you heard about the Sri Lanka Visa update that has been introduced by the Department of Immigration and Emigration of the Government of Sri Lanka? Let’s talk more about the new visa updates.

According to the press release of 27th November 2023, the Government of Sri Lanka brought the approach related to fees, validities, and more detailed information associated with the streamlined visa process in Sri Lanka. For this reason, the Department of Immigration and Emigration introduced the new Sri Lanka visa update, which includes a new process for the visa application and an online visa application portal.

This online application portal, the ESA system, was created in collaboration with IVS Global Institute and GBS Technology Service, which aced the Electronic Travel Authorization. Because of this update, the department claims improvement, efficiency, and a convenient visa process for everyone.