Intervening in the Clustered ID with the SR on Indigenous Peoples and EMRIP at the 27th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 17th September 2014, Sri Lanka said the Government had implemented many projects aimed at protecting and promoting the heritage of indigenous people, and has taken several measures to help indigenous people to continue with their traditional lifestyle, ensure their rights and to safeguard and preserve their culture. Full Statement Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka Geneva 17 September 2014
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
ජිනීවාහි ශ්රී ලංකා නිත්ය දූත මණ්ඩලය
இலங்கையின் நிரந்தரத் தூதரகம், ஜெனீவா
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Geneva
