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For UK citizens, the Sri Lanka ETA approval process is generally incredibly fast. In most standard cases, if your information is entered correctly, the approval email arrives within a few minutes to a couple of hours.
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Despite the fast processing time, it is highly recommended to apply at least two weeks in advance. Occasionally, the payment gateway glitches or the system flags an application for manual review, which can take several days to resolve.
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