Visas for Sri Lanka
General Information
Cuban nationals travelling to Sri Lanka for the purpose of tourism may either apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online by logging in to the www.eta.gov.lk website or apply at this Embassy. Nationals of following concurrently accredited countries may also apply for visas the same way.
Concurrently accredited countries;
– El Salvador
– Haití
– Honduras
– Panamá
– Venezuela
– Ecuador
– Jamaica
– The Dominican Republic
Nationals of other countries who are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online are given at the bottom of this page. Nationals of any other countries not included in the list below may contact this Embassy for additional information.
How to apply at the Embassy
If anyone wishes to apply for visa at this Embassy he/ she may send the application by e-mail together with following documents. Once the application is received this Embassy will contact the applicant by e-mail.
- Valid Passport of not less than 6 months duration
- ETA visa application for tourist purpose(available at www.immigration.gov.lk)
- Proof of sufficient funds to meet expenses during the stay
- Return air ticket
- Invitation from Sri Lankan agency or the agency of the country of the nationality (If the person is going for any other purpose other than tourism)
- Two visa photos- color (35mm × 45mm)
- Applicable charges are in the schedule given below
Please send the application together with the above documents (except photos & Fee) by e-mail to slmission@srilankaembcuba.org . Once the visa is ready applicants will be informed to send the passport, photos, etc. together with instructions as to how fees can be deposited in the bank.
Fee Schedule
Visa category fee
SAARC Countries | All Other Countries | Reciprocal Visa Fee ++ | ||
1 | Tourist Visa with Double Entry for 30 days | US$ 20/- | US$ 35/- | No country fee |
2 | Tourist Visa Single Entry up to 90 days | US$ 20/- | US$ 35/- | Relevant country fee |
3 | Tourist Visa with Double Entry up to 90 days | US$ 20/- | US$ 35/- | Twice the relevant country fee |
4 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days | US$ 30/- | US$ 40/- | No country fee |
5 | Business Visa with Single Entry up to 90 days | US$ 30/- | US$ 40/- | Relevant country fee |
6 | Business Visa with Double Entry up to 90 days | US$ 30/- | US$ 40/- | Twice the relevant country fee |
7 | Business Visa with Multiple Entry up to 90 days | US$ 30/- | US$ 40/- | Thrice the relevant country fee |
8 | Transit Visa with Single Entry for 2 days | Free | Free | No country fee |
Reciprocal Visa Fee | ||
# | Country | USD |
1 | Cuba | 15.00 |
2 | El Salvador | 32.00 |
3 | Haiti | 1.50 |
4 | Honduras | 16.00 |
5 | Panamá | 1.50 |
6 | Venezuela | 30.00 |
7 | Ecuador | 20.00 |
8 | Jamaica | — |
9 | The Dominican Republic | 2.00 |
- Depending on the category of visa, a relevant reciprocal visa fee should be added.
Method of payment
Payment can be made either the in cash at the counter at the Embassy or by depositing in to the official bank account of the Embassy. Once the application is submitted official bank account details will be sent to the applicant in order to deposit relevant fee.
Return of the Passport
Visa can be issued within one day provided all the documents are in order. In order to return the passport a prepaid courier envelope should be sent when the passport is forwarded to the Embassy.
If further information is needed please contact the Embassy by e-mail. Our e-mail address is slmission@srilankaembcuba.org .
Sri Lanka Embassy
Havana, Cuba
25.11.2019