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Bangladesh passport holders: Double entry for Sri Lanka. Fee: USD 20–25 (~USD 20–25). Processing: 1-3 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
ETA required. Tourist ETA: USD 20 if applied online/via mission/HQ, USD 25 if processed on arrival (30-day, double-entry). Business ETA: USD 30 (30-day, multiple-entry) — online/mission/HQ only, no on-arrival option. Transit ETA: free (2-day, single entry). Bangladesh sits in Sri Lanka's South Asian fee tier for these rates. Note: Bangladesh is NOT among the 40 nationalities (India, Pakistan, Nepal, China, UK, US, etc.) granted a fully FREE 30-day ETA under the scheme effective 25 May 2026 — Bangladeshi travellers still pay the fee above.
Visa types: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, replacing VoA from Oct 2025) — Tourist (30-day double entry, extendable to 6 months); Business ETA (30-day multiple entry); Transit ETA (2-day); Long-stay visa (Resident); Student Visa; Employment Visa.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
ETA Validity: 6 months from issue. Max Stay: 30 days double entry, extendable to 6 months.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 1 blank page); ETA application via eta.gov.lk; Return ticket; Sufficient funds (USD 30/day recommended); Hotel booking (helpful but not mandatory at submission); For Business: invitation letter from Sri Lankan company; For Long-stay: visa via DIE Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Visa types (2)
ETA required (mandatory from 15 Oct 2025). Tourist ETA: USD 50 (~BDT 5,500), 30-day double-entry.
Sri Lanka Business ETA — fast online process. SAARC member with warm BD-LK relations. Sri Lanka uses ETA system since 2012, replacing traditional visa. Major sectors: tea, garments, BPO/IT outsourcing, tourism.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (very low - SAARC welcoming): (1) ETA replaced VoA October 2025; (2) For Business: invitation letter from Sri Lankan company; (3) For Long-stay: DIE Department application; (4) Photo digital quality issues; (5) Sri Lanka generally welcoming for BD - low rejection rate.
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