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Austrian residents are allowed to stay in Sri Lanka for 30 days from the date of arrival. Under Sri Lankan law, the tourist e-Visa is used for purposes such as travel, short-term treatment, meetings, or other activities, with a double entry into the country.

Except for employment, a business e-visa is granted to someone with an international role for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry in Sri Lanka.

For Transit e-Visa holders, please keep in mind that you will only be able to stay in Sri Lanka for a maximum of 48 hours from the arrival date if you are transiting to another location.

Austrian passport holders who want to work or remain in Sri Lanka permanently are eligible to apply for an e-Visa.

2. How to apply for a Sri Lanka Visa from Austria?

Austrian people can now simply apply for Sri Lanka e-Visa from Austria. Our Sri Lanka visa service at GIS can assist you in completing the online application process, after which you will have your travel document fast.

This is the time it takes to complete a Sri Lankan e-Visa in four phases of GIS:

• Step 1: Fill out an online application form.
• Step 2: Pay the fee over the internet.
• Step 3: Obtain your e-Visa for Sri Lanka.
• Step 4: Have your passport stamped with your visa.

To ensure a smooth application procedure, Austrian nationals need to double-check the following documents:

• Passports must be valid for at least another 180 days after entering Sri Lanka.
• Contact information via email: Make sure you provide a genuine address that you have access to. Because the e-visa will be sent in PDF format if your application is approved. You can either print it or save a copy to your digital device.
• Valid card for e-Visa fee: Credit card, debit card, PayPal, and bank transfer.

3. Sri Lanka e-Visa fee for Austrian citizens

The visa fee in Sri Lanka is made up of two parts: the visa service fee and the government fee.

The overall cost of the Sri Lanka e-Visa will vary depending on the type of visa requested. In particular, there are three levels of service fees:

• Normal: Tourists can obtain an e-Visa in three business days. This is a safer option for low-budget travel, so give it a shot if you're not in a hurry.
• Urgent: If the tourist has already prepared everything and receives an e-visa within 24 hours of completing the final step, this is the greatest option in terms of cost and convenience.
• Super Urgent: You can receive an e-Visa within 05 business hours if you have an urgent need. The higher the price for your fantastic experience service, the faster you can have it.

In addition, for a nominal cost, you may use our additional services to ensure that your vacation to Sri Lanka goes as smoothly as possible:

• Services insurance includes boosting your chances of being protected from the COVID-19 outbreak as it progresses
• Stay connected with friends and family when traveling in Sri Lanka with a 4G SIM card.

Austrian people can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days under the e-Visa. The length of time it takes to enter will be determined by the type of e-visa.

• Tourist e-Visa: This sort of e-visa permits tourists to enter Sri Lanka twice.
• Business e-Visa: Austrian tourists can enter Sri Lanka several times within 06 months from the date an e-Visa is issued, with a total staying time of up to 30 days from the arrival date.
• Transit e-Visa: Tourists have only one admission in Sri Lanka, which is limited to 48 hours.

4. What advice do you have for Austrians traveling to Sri Lanka?

Let us review the most recent facts before planning a trip to Sri Lanka.

• Follow the COVID-19 instructions provided by local authorities.
• Keep an eye on local media for breaking news and make changes to your plans if needed.
• Austrians traveling abroad should always have a backup plan in case of an emergency.

In the event of an emergency, Austria's embassy in Sri Lanka will be contacted. Hope the useful information in the article below helps you with Sri Lanka visa requirements for Austrian citizens. If you have questions about Sri Lanka visa service, please read more at FAQs or feel free to contact our team 24/7.