The UK FCDO has confirmed the change to an online application process.
Speaking from the country’s capital Colombo, Neil Dobbs, owner of specialist Sri Lanka agency Travel Gallery, said: “They have been trialling it as an immigration and emigration card, I have used it. It’s replaced the necessity for a bit of paper that we used to send out to clients. It can be done within three days of travel.”
UK visitors still need to apply online for the $50 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country, although visa on arrival is also possible. Tourist visas are valid for 30 days.
