Visa Information for International Participants

Participants requiring a visa to enter Sri Lanka are advised to apply well in advance.

Step 1 – Check Visa Requirements

Check whether your nationality requires an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or another type of visa through the official Sri Lankan immigration website or your nearest Sri Lankan Embassy or High Commission. 

Step 2 – Register for the Conference

Complete conference registration and pay the applicable registration fee.

Step 3 – Obtain an Invitation Letter

After your abstract is accepted and your registration fee is paid, request an official invitation letter from the Conference Secretariat. The invitation letter may include:

  • participant’s name 
  • passport number 
  • institution 
  • conference title 
  • conference dates 
  • venue 
  • organiser details 

Step 4 – Submit Visa Application

Prepare:

  • Passport (valid for at least six months) 
  • Completed visa application (if required) 
  • Conference invitation letter 
  • Hotel reservation 
  • Return air ticket 
  • Proof of financial support (if requested) 
  • Passport-sized photograph 

Submit your application according to the requirements applicable to your nationality.

Step 5 – Arrival in Sri Lanka

Participants should carry:

  • Passport 
  • Visa/ETA approval 
  • Conference invitation letter 
  • Hotel booking confirmation 
  • Return ticket 

These documents may be requested by immigration officials on arrival.

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