What to prepare
- Passport
- Flight number and arrival date
- Embarkation point
- Travel purpose
- Sri Lankan accommodation address
- Contact details
How to complete E-Embarkation Card for Sri Lanka
The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.
Full Name as in Passport
Enter in Latin characters without abbreviations.
Nationality
Use the passport used for entry.
Date of Birth / Gender
Use passport details.
Passport Number / Expiry
Enter carefully without extra symbols.
Date of Arrival
The actual calendar arrival date.
Flight Number
The final flight arriving in Sri Lanka.
Port of Embarkation
The airport where the final flight to Sri Lanka was boarded.
Purpose of Visit
Select Holiday or Tourism for leisure.
Address in Sri Lanka
Enter the first hotel or host address.
Contact Details
Provide an active phone number and email.
After submission
Keep the electronic confirmation. The E-Embarkation Card is not an ETA or visa; entry authorisation is obtained separately when required.
Common mistakes
Wrong arrival flight number
Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.
Details do not match the passport
Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.
Submitting outside the filing window
Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.
Using an intermediary website
Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.
Questions and answers
When should it be completed?
Within the official three-day pre-arrival window.
Does it replace the ETA?
No. They are separate procedures.
Which flight should be entered?
The final flight arriving in Sri Lanka.
Which address should be used?
The first hotel or accommodation.
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