Sri Lanka Visa for Indian citizens

When there is the possibility to travel to Sri Lanka, it is one of the best moments in life as this beautiful country offers the possibility to make a journey into the history, culture, and traditions that make it an incomparable country.

In general, thanks to the fact that Sri Lanka has a tropical climate you can visit it at any time of the year since its temperatures remain between 28 and 32 degrees, but you must be careful with the monsoons that occur at different times in the country.

If you are traveling to the west coast of Sri Lanka, the best time to do so is from December to March because it will allow you to see the mountains, and its capital Colombo.

But if you are going to travel to the east coast, you can do it from May to September. However, our team of experts will be happy to provide you with additional recommendations and alternatives to make your trip to Sri Lanka as enjoyable as possible.

How to start planning your trip to Sri Lanka?

For an Indian traveler to begin planning a trip to Sri Lanka, you must first think about collecting all the requirements for admission into the country which are:

1. Valid passport
2. Electronic travel authorization to Sri Lanka.

The passport of the Indian citizen must be at least valid for 6 months. However, to obtain an eTA to Sri Lanka, you are required to complete an application, which consists of a form asking for personal details including the passport to be used.

This permit entitles the Indian to stay in Sri Lanka for holiday or business purposes. In the case of moving, a traditional visa is needed.

It is important to emphasize the cancellation of the expenses is done via the internet and the approval of the authorization does not exceed 72 hours.

Once the Indian traveler receives via email the approval response for the e-visa, you can start booking your accommodation in Sri Lanka and air tickets.

Please note the duration of the travel cannot exceed 30 days, as it is the policy of the electronic travel authorization for Indian citizens.

Top Sri Lanka Festivals Indian travelers can enjoy in 2020

• If you travel with your eTA to Sri Lanka, you should be aware its festivals start from January when they celebrate the beginning of the rice harvest, better known as Tamil Thai Pongal Day, during this day farmers pay tribute to the Sun God Suriyapakaram.
• Then follows the Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day festival, which symbolizes the first of three visits the Buddha made to Sri Lanka.
• Independence Day is celebrated on February 4th where Sri Lankans gather in parades, chants, and games to commemorate this important date. After that, on February 19th, the first-ever Buddhist Council is held along with the designation of the first two disciples of the Buddha, Sariputta, and Moggallana.
• In April, Hindus and Singhalese celebrate the beginning of the year, as it is based on the first day when the moon enters its crescent phase. It is the perfect occasion for families to gather for Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day.
• You will be surprised because, in the same month, Christians living in Sri Lanka hold the Good Friday. On this day, the Nazarene is taken in procession and the most faithful do penitences in his name.
• In July the Esala Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated when the Buddha gave the first sermon, also due to the arrival to the island of the relic of the Tooth of Buddha, which is currently sheltered in the city of Kandy.
• In October, the Hindus celebrate the Diwali which symbolizes the entry of the new year according to the lunar calendar, is the day where you wear new clothes and throw fireworks. Closing the year, in December, according to the Christian tradition, Christmas is celebrated.

As you can see, you should apply for an eTA to Sri Lanka soon so you can participate in the different festivals that take place, as there are for all religions and throughout all the months of the whole year.

Apart from the fact that you can enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of the country, its traditions, delicious meals, and the history that preserves its wonderful relics.