{"id":718,"date":"2024-07-30T03:32:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T03:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ga2024istanbul.abu.org.my\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:22:45","slug":"visa-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ga2026srilanka.abu.org.my\/?page_id=718","title":{"rendered":"Visa Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Visa Application Guidance<\/strong><br \/>\nVisa requirements for entry into Sri Lanka may vary depending on your <strong>nationality, passport type and purpose of travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on the guidance provided by our host, <strong>MTV,<\/strong> delegates attending the <strong>63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings<\/strong> are required to obtain a <strong>Business Visa through the ETA system<\/strong> for their participation in the General Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates are advised to check the applicable requirements well in advance and complete the necessary visa formalities before travelling to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>For further information and to submit your application, please refer to the following official sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.gov.lk\/\">Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; General visa information<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.gov.lk\/pages_e.php?id=62\">Business Visa Information \u2013 Department of Immigration and Emigration<\/a> &#8211; Requirements, procedures and supporting documents<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/eta.gov.lk\/slvisa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sri Lanka ETA Portal<\/a> &#8211; Business Visa application through the ETA system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Delegates are advised to use only official Sri Lankan government websites and authorised channels when submitting their visa applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa Enquiries<br \/>\n<\/strong>For visa-related enquiries, please contact the relevant Sri Lankan authorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ETA<\/strong>: <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:eta@immigration.gov.lk\">eta@immigration.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa<\/strong>: <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:dcvisa@immigration.gov.lk\">dcvisa@immigration.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa<\/strong>: <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:ccvisa@immigration.gov.lk\">ccvisa@immigration.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overseas<\/strong> <strong>Missions<\/strong>: <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:dcom@immigration.gov.lk\">dcom@immigration.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overseas<\/strong> <strong>Missions<\/strong>: <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:ccom@immigration.gov.lk\">ccom@immigration.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nImportant Note<\/strong><br \/>\nVisa approval and entry requirements are determined by the <strong>Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka<\/strong> and may be subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates are advised to <strong>verify the latest requirements directly with the relevant Sri Lankan authorities before travelling<\/strong> and allow sufficient time for visa processing. 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