If you decide to visit the exotic island of Ceylon, then to start is to find out whether you need to get a visa.Sri Lanka is now somewhat simplified the procedure and thereby increase the flow of tourists to the state.
How to get a visa?
Until recently, Russian citizens were free to visit this country without a visa pre-clearance at home.This regime applies to guests who came to Ceylon as tourists for up to 30 days continuously.In the 15 days it was granted multiple entry business visa.Sri Lanka also could provide a so-called transit visa, which entitles the Russians have called on the country to 7 days.Now, the procedure of entry into Ceylon changed a bit.
obtaining prior visa to enter the country as before is not required, but it is now necessary to bring a printout from visiting the country and some documents.
visa requirements for new
to make a trip to Sri Lanka is now desirable to prepare in advance all the necessary papers.For example, to visit the country is necessary to issue a so-called electronic authorization (ETA) on a dedicated website.Fill out the form, you can permit yourself using the form on the site.Answer all the questions can be in English only.In the online application shall: your passport details, name, purpose of the visit to the country, the name of the hotel where you plan to settle or address of the person from whom you will stay in Sri Lanka.
Earlier such registration was free, right now for such a procedure be charged.For Russians, it is $ 30 for adults, for children up to 12 years it is possible to fill free.After you fill out the application and send it, you will be assigned your own personal number, which can always check the status of registration.Typically, the application is processed no more than 2 days.If the system will give the applicant refused, you will need to contact the nearest overseas mission most of Sri Lanka to investigate the cause of the ban on entry into the country.If permission is granted, it should print out and take with you.It is also recommended to take the road a copy of the notification of the authorization.Extend online resolution can be up to six months, but it will have to apply to the Immigration Department of Sri Lanka, fill out the appropriate papers and pay the fee again.
Other methods of obtaining ETA
If for some reason you can not get permission to own, it is possible to do this through:
- tour operators;
- embassies;
- Airlines;
- travel agencies;
- authorized agents;
- Department of emigration and immigration;
- at the airport at the counter ETA (in this case will have to pay an additional surcharge).
Also, do not think for a trip you only need a visa.Sri Lanka also brings to all the citizens who plan to arrive on its territory, such requirements:
- the guest Ceylon to be a return ticket;
- a certain amount of money that could cover the costs during the visit;
- validity of the passport must be at least six months from the date of entry.
trip to Sri Lanka without prior registration
Many people wonder, "If I did not receive prior approval, which means that for me is closed to Sri Lanka?"A visa may be issued for the Russians, and upon arrival to the island.To do this, an entry permit, you will receive at the airport, after the flight.This procedure, of course, will take time.In addition, the registration will have to pay for more than at home: $ 35 per adult, per child fee is not charged.Despite the ease of registration, to avoid unpleasant surprises, and spoiled holiday, it is recommended nevertheless to obtain a visa in advance.
Also, do not forget about customs control.In Sri Lanka prohibited to import and export drugs, plants, meat, weapons, pornography, commercial goods, historical, cultural and artistic values, etc.If you are traveling with more than $ 10,000, they must declare.
visa for long term
can obtain an exit visa in the Embassy of Sri Lanka, which is located in Moscow.In this institution can also apply not only Russians but also Ukrainians, Moldovans, Belarussians, Armenians, Georgians and people of Kazakhstan.This visa is eaten away for up to 3 months.The embassy filed the following documents:
- passport (his term must end at least 3 months after the end of the visit to Ceylon).
- Two color photographs.
- visa application form (completed in English and signed personally by the applicant).
- Flights to and fro with the put dates.
- Fax original invitation of the host entity, which will be held financially responsible for you.
- letter from a travel company (agencies), which contain information about the time period for the trip, as well as the personal information of the applicant.
visa at the Embassy of Sri Lanka can be issued either in person or through a representative.
Sri Lanka need a visa to children?
Children also need to apply for the visa.However, up to 12 years, this procedure is free of charge.To leave the Russian Federation, it is necessary to prepare such papers:
- birth certificate.
- passport of a child or parent of the document where it is inscribed.If the child is 6 years old, in the parent's passport photograph pasted as his.
- If the child will be traveling alone, then you need more notarized power of attorney from his father and mother.
- If a child enters with one of the parents permission is not required from the other, if he does not file a protest application.
As you can imagine, and tourists, and those who plan to stay in Ceylon for a long time, be sure to need a visa.Sri Lanka is always glad to new guests, despite this, the procedure of registration of the visit to this country still can not avoid.If you do it right, then the visa application process will take place quickly and not burdensome.
