Capital City : Colombo (Commercial) / Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Administrative)
Local Time : GMT + 5:30
Telephone Code : + 94
Bank Time : Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Poya full-moon holidays)
Exchange Rate : 1 LKR is equivalent to approximately 0.40 – 0.42 BDT
High Commission Address : High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, House 4B, Road 118, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Original Passport valid for at least 7 months from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka.
Scanned color copy of passport bio page.
Confirmed Return or Onward Air Ticket with flight details.
Confirmed Hotel Booking / Accommodation voucher in Sri Lanka.
Active and valid Email Address for receiving the electronic approval notice.
Proof of sufficient funds (cash, credit card, or traveler’s cheque – minimum USD $30 to $50 per day of stay).
Two recent passport-sized photographs (35mm × 45mm, white background, matte paper).
Official Invitation Letter from Sri Lankan business counterpart or host company.
Company Trade License (with notarized English translation) or Employer NOC on letterhead.
Visiting Card and Company Letterhead page.
Bank Statement and Solvency Certificate for the last 6 months.
Marriage Certificate (notarized English copy) if traveling with spouse.
Birth Registration Certificate copy for accompanying children.
Sponsorship declaration letter from the primary applicant.
Visa Category: Sri Lanka Tourist ETA provides 30-day double entry from date of initial arrival.
ETA Government Visa Fee: Approximately USD $50 – $55 (approx. BDT 6,000 – 6,500).
Voyage Bangladesh Service Fee: BDT 1,500 – 2,000.
Processing Time: Approximately 24 to 72 hours (1 to 3 working days).
The electronic visa approval (ETA) must be printed and presented at airline check-in and Sri Lanka immigration on arrival.
All travelers must complete the online Sri Lanka Immigration Arrival Card within 3 days prior to arrival.