Visa Types for Bangladeshi Travelers to Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka visa entry system and stay duration are available according to the applicant's visa purpose. Very few categories are available for the ETA application. But a few more purposes are available if you want to apply through the High Commission. 

A Sri Lankan on-arrival tourist visa can be obtained for single or double entries. The single-entry tourist visa is valid for 180 days, but the double-entry tourist visa is only valid for 30 days. But short business trip visas are only available for multiple entries, which are valid for 30 days. The shortest validity holds a Sri Lanka transit visa, which allows a 2-day single entry for Bangladeshis.

If Bangladeshis want to stay longer in Sri Lanka for other purposes, the option is the long-term visa. Here are all the available Sri Lanka visa types for Bangladeshi citizens:

  • Tourist/Visit visa

  • Business visit

  • Transit visa

  • Conference

  • Seminars

  • Workshops

  • Diplomatic or Official

  • Short assignment

  • Journalist

  • Photojournalists

  • Film Crew

  • Business Visa

NB:

A Sri Lankan ETA holder has to enter Sri Lanka's territory within 3 months of getting approval. Besides, the ETA validity is limited to 30 days, but it is extendable. We will discuss the Sri Lanka ETA visa for Bangladeshi extension in the visa extension section.

Available Services for Sri Lanka Visa from Bangladesh Offered by VISAThing

Bangladeshis can use either an on-arrival or a paper visa for Sri Lanka. For ETA based on-arrival visa, applicants can take the ETA processing service from VISAThing. As for the long-term visa, you can organize your visa application form and documents through us. This falls under the Visa Consultancy service. So, from VISAThing, Bangladeshis are getting Sri Lanka’s

Business Visit

MULTIPLE ENTRY | 30 Days

Processing Time

Approx. 3-15 Working Days

Service Available

E-Visa Processing

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Sri Lanka

$30

Tourist

DOUBLE ENTRY | 30 Days

Processing Time

Approx. 3-15 Working Days

Service Available

E-Visa Processing

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Sri Lanka

$20

Easy Steps for Bangladeshis to Get a Sri Lanka Visa

If an applicant wants to process their Sri Lanka visa smoothly, they must be aware of the visa application process. An applicant should be proactive, whether they need to complete the application online or visit the high commission. Otherwise, they will face hassle if they directly arrive at Sri Lanka’s airport without learning about their visa type.

Steps to Apply for an ETA for an On-Arrival Visa

  • Step 1: Visit the Sri Lanka Immigration Portal

    The first thing a Bangladesh to Sri Lanka visa applicant needs to do is to find out which portal they need to visit. Bangladeshis can apply for their ETA from the Sri Lanka ETA portal.

  • Step 2: Complete Your Sri Lanka ETA Application

    You will get an option of “Apply Now” in the portal. Please click on the button and select your desired visa category. Then, the Sri Lanka visa application form will be visible. Provide your travel, personal, and passport information there. Please do not forget to review your information and confirm your submission.

  • Step 3: Make Your ETA Payment Online

    Bangladeshi applicants can pay their ETA processing fee using any electronic payment card. Select your desired option from the Visa, Master, and American Express cards.

  • Step 4: Get Your ETA

    After you successfully apply for your ETA, you will receive your confirmation via email. Please download or print this ETA. Show the ETA upon arrival at the Sri Lanka port to get entry into the country.

Long-term Sri Lanka Visa Application Procedure

  • Step 1: Complete the Sri Lanka Visa Application Form

    Long-stay visa applicants are required to download the visa application form first. Bangladeshi citizens will get it from the Sri Lanka High Commission website’s Download Forms section. After downloading, complete the form correctly.

    Note

    • A work or resident visa applicant’s visa application should be submitted by the NGO or the business organization in Sri Lanka. However, an additional entry visa form needs to be completed by the applicant in Bangladesh.

    • Visas such as Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops require prior approval or an Invitation from Sri Lanka’s ministry.

  • Step 2: Gather Documents According to Your Purpose

    The document checklist is already given on the website. You just need to collect documents according to your specific purpose. Additional documents might be needed, so collect and store them in advance. You also need to translate your Bengali documents into English. Notarization from a public notary of those documents is also required.

  • Step 3: Submit Your Application and Pay the Visa Fee

    No prior appointment is required for a Sri Lanka paper visa application. Bangladeshi citizens should directly visit the high commission on working days. Carry all the necessary documents and submit them there. The payment also has to be at the high commission only in cash.

  • Step 4: Collect Your Passport

    After the tentative processing time, please collect your passport from the high commission. Passport collection has a designated time. Whether your Sri Lanka visa is approved or rejected, you must bring back your original passport.

VISAThing’s Sri Lanka online visa application service for Bangladeshi

If visiting the doorsteps of the offices to process visas seems like a hassle to you, you have a smart solution. VISAThing always focuses on the digitalization of visa assistance. From the VISAThing website, you can apply for your Sri Lankan ETA fully online. With an approved ETA, you just need to claim your on-arrival entry upon arriving at the Sri Lanka port. You can take this service by following a few steps. Here they are:

  • Step 1: Start Applying for Your Visa Service
    Please click on the “Start Application” button on the right screen. Select your travel details: includes Bangladeshi citizens' travel dates and visa categories. 

  • Step 2: Log in to your VISAThing Account
    Applicants need to have a VISAThing account to take advantage of our service. Please create an account by providing the necessary details and logging in with the account. 

  • Step 3: Provide Information
    After you log in, an application form will be visible. Please provide all the details we have asked for. Besides, read the terms and conditions of VISAThing, agree with them, and proceed to the next.

  • Step 4: Pay Our Service Fee
    Payment is really important, as your service will not be activated if you don’t pay. We take our service charge and your visa fee in advance to work on your application. The fees are non-refundable. About the payment, it can be paid online. All the details are given in the payment option in the portal.

  • Step 5: Confirm Your Service
    After the payment, please review whether all the information is correct or not. Upload the necessary documents that we have asked for. Finally, submit your request. That’s it; we will contact you before starting to process your Sri Lanka eTA application.

What are the processing time and fees for Sri Lanka visa for Bangladeshi?

Applicants should be aware that if they do not pay their visa fee, processing will not commence. The fee is paid while completing the online application form or visiting the high commission. So, you have to prepare your visa fee in advance to avoid hassle. The amount of the Sri Lanka visa fee for Bangladeshis ranges between BDT 2440 and BDT 6100. Remember, there is no policy of refund if your visa is not approved. However, the official and diplomatic passport holders do not need to pay any fees for their visa application. 

Sri Lanka ETA processing takes very little time to get the approval. You can expect to get the ETA approval after 24 hours. The immigration officer at the airport will not allow your entry until you have an ETA approval. For the long-term visa, the visa processing takes 3 to 12 working days. So, Bangladeshi citizens should submit their application a few days earlier, depending on their visa purpose.

Bangladeshi Citizens’ Sri Lanka Visa Extension

A Sri Lanka visa is extendable if the applicant applies for it locally. But the request must be logged from the Immigration Service Center in Colombo. Applicants’ in-person presence is not mandatory for this application. However, a certain fee will be required for making this application.

The immigration keeps two points in mind to grant the extension:

  • Applicant's valid and reasonable purpose. 

  • Applicants’ possibility of return to their country of residence (Bangladesh) after the stay.

Applicants must apply for their extension before their on-arrival visa expires. There is a limited duration of the ETA extension as per the applicant’s purpose. Extensions are given in three-month blocks. According to the applicant's purpose, the duration can be for either 6 months, 12 months, or 24 months.

FAQ for Sri Lanka Visa

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Sri Lanka?

If you are a Bangladeshi citizen and want to travel to Sri Lanka, you surely need a visa.

Conclusion

There is not much more to talk about the Sri Lanka visa for Bangladeshi. If you want to visit Sri Lanka, you must get your visa approval. But you can be misguided or have a complex visa profile for many reasons. In this case, you can ask for our assistance by contacting us. On our website, you will find our hotline number.

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