Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) vs Visa on Arrival which is faster?
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Jake Miller•2705 rep•26
My flight to Colombo is in a week. Should I apply for the ETA online now, or is it just as fast to get the Visa on Arrival at the airport? I land at 2 AM and don’t want to stand in a massive queue.
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Jake Miller•2705 rep•22 Answers from travellers
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Always apply for the ETA online before you fly. The Visa on Arrival counter at BIA (Colombo Airport) can have very long queues, especially when multiple flights land at 2 AM. The online ETA usually processes within 24 hours and lets you walk straight to passport control.
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Nuwan P.•4820 rep•18
Online is definitely better. I did it last month and got the approval email in 10 minutes. Print a copy just in case your phone dies, though they usually just scan your passport and see it in the system.
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