Important note: Currently, we cannot assist you process this visa. You'll need to visit the closest embassy to get this document. Bear in mind that this product will be launched in the future, so we strongly recommend you to stay alert to our website
If you're planning to travel to Sri Lanka and you've got a Bissau Guinean passport, then you might be qualified to acquire a Sri Lankan ETA very soon. This document isn't available right now, but since it may be available soon, we encourage you to visit our website once in a while and use our Visa Checker Tool. If you're wondering why you need this Visa Checker Tool, we notify you that you can know whether you qualified to acquire a visa or not by using it. All you need to do is choose your nationality in the upper menu and select the country you want to go (in this case would be Sri Lanka), this way, you'll immediately know if you can apply for a visa or not.
While we get ready to implement the Sri Lankan ETA for Bissau Guineans, we encourage you to see the info below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do Bissau Guinean Citizens need a visa to enter Sri Lanka?
Yes, Bissau Guineans need a Consular Tourist Visa to enter Sri Lanka, at least for now.
What is a Sri Lanka ETA?
The ETA is a formal document that permits you to enter Sri Lanka with an electronic link in your passport. This might be the permission you might get in the future to enter this country.
What documents do I need?
In iVisa, we try to simplify the best way possible for the online application procedure to acquire an eVisa. That's why there's no exception this time with the Sri Lankan ETA. Nonetheless, you need to know that certain documents are important to create the online procedure work. These documents are:
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Passport – It's the most important document you need to have if you travel overseas. If you already have it, then ensure that it is still valid for at least 6 months from your date of departure.
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E-mail address – you will get your ETA via e-mail in PDF format. You need to print it out and show it at the immigration office in Sri Lanka. Make sure to check the spelling before you submit your request.
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Payment Options – iVisa accepts multiple payment methods. You can use a credit/debit card or a Paypal account if you want.
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Return or onward flight ticket – This applies only to citizens of Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Syria who travel or transit Sri Lanka.
Bear in mind these are the documents to acquire the Sri Lankan ETA, however, you could need other requirements in the future.
How long is the Sri Lanka e-Visa for Bissau Guineans valid for?
We still don't have much information about the validity of this ETA if you're Bissau Guinean. What we can tell you is that we other nationalities, this ETA expires 30 days after issued, and allows you to stay in Sri Lanka for 30 days per entry. This might be useful to have an idea once the ETA is available for Bissau Guineans.
How much does it cost to get this visa?
Your Sri Lanka ETA will have a different price according to the processing time you select. In other words, the faster you need your ETA, the further you'll have to pay for it.
As for the processing times, iVisa doesn't have the information for Bissau Guineans, however you can have an idea based on these prices for Egyptians:
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Standard processing – if you select this option, you need to pay only USD $90.99. Your application will be processed within just 10 days.
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Rush processing – you can choose this option if you have your flight in the afternoon. It takes only 8 days for your application to be processed, and you will be charged USD $113.99.
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Super Rush processing – this choice is great for those that need their ETA on the spot. Your travel document will be completed within 6 days. However, the price is as high as USD $162.99.
How can I apply?
The application form is broken into two easy steps:
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The first step will require you to fill in your basic information like name, address, passport info, email, and so on. Additionally, you must select the type of ETA you desire (it can be Business or Tourist ETA) and the processing time.
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In the second step of the application procedure, you'll need to make the payment along with the revision of your information. Since it's not possible to make any corrections after your application is processed; for that reason, all the information you provide must be 100% correct. This means that you'd need to repeat the process if you make mistakes. Also, iVisa has a no-refund policy after the issue of the ETA, so you need to make the payment again. The best thing you can do is to double-check everything before clicking the submit button.
Do I need a visa for my kids too?
If you travel with your children and they're older than 12 years old, then they also will need to apply for an ETA. Kids under 12 years old are exempt from applying for this visa.
Is it safe to use iVisa to apply for any of these ETAs?
Yes, we can guarantee you that. We've got a skillful service team that has been delivering official eVisas since 2013. Many men and women think that information on the Internet can leak easily and that's why they fear any online procedure. However, with our service, there's nothing to be scared of because we work hard to keep your information 100% secure.
If you still have doubts about it, you can check what our happy customers say about it here
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Where can I read more about this upcoming ETA?
If you want to get better attention, you can click here and start talking to one of our customer service representatives. You can also read more FAQs here.
As you can see, obtaining an ETA will be a simple task in the future, thus we recommend you to continue exploring our website once in a while to get ready once this document goes live.
Important note: Currently, we cannot help you process this visa. You'll need to visit the embassy to obtain it. However, this product will be launched in the future so we recommend you to stay alert to our website