Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has informed that it is mandatory for the foreign nationals travelling to Sri Lanka to obtain a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before commencing their journey to Sri Lanka unless they already possess any of the following:

·A valid Sri Lankan Visa;

·A valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA);

· A valid Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship Certificate;

·5(1) / 5(2) Registration under Citizenship Act of Sri Lanka for passengers below 22 years of age;

·A valid Entry Visa;

·A Valid Landing Endorsement issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration;

· Any other travel authorization or exemption recognized under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, No. 20 of 1948, as amended, including persons travelling to Sri Lanka for official purposes who are exempt from the ETA requirement.

Direct travellers are advised to visit the official ETA system (www.eta.gov.lk) to obtain an ETA before travelling to Sri Lanka


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Committee Against Torture Considers Report of Sri Lanka

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Consideration of the Fifth Periodic Report of Sri Lanka under the Committee Against Torture (CAT) took place at the 59th Session of the Committee Against Torture, held at the Palais Wilson in Geneva, on 15-16 November 2016. Hon. Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, Attorney General of Sri Lanka and Leader of the Sri Lanka delegation introduced the report.

The Sri Lanka delegation to the review included Ambassador Dr. Rohan Perera, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Mr. Sarath Jayamanne, PC, Addl. Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Department, Mr. Nerin Pulle, Deputy Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Department, Mrs. Samantha Jayasuriya, Deputy Permanent Representative Sri Lanka, Mr. Ajith Rohana, Deputy Inspector General, Legal Division, Department of Police, Mr. Sisira Mendis, Chief of National Intelligence, Ministry of Defence, Ms. Shashika Somaratne, Counsellor, Ms. Dilini Gunasekera, Second Secretary and Ms. M.L.F. Mafusa, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka.

Full Opening Statement 

Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka Geneva

16th November 2016