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Sri Lanka tourist visa ETA delays and VFS website issues

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Lukas M.•12405 rep•2

I saw the latest news about the new VFS visa system causing massive delays at the airport Are they still using this website or did they go back to the old ETA system

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Great news! Following the massive outcry over the VFS Global delays and the hidden fees, the government has temporarily reverted to the old, simple ETA website (eta.gov.lk). Do not use any third-party websites right now, and definitely apply online before you arrive to skip the Visa on Arrival queue entirely.

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Tharindu S.•13040 rep•1

Watch out for scam websites that look exactly like the official one but charge 100 USD. Only use the one ending in .gov.lk.

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Priyanthi K.•10600 rep•1

Thank you so much. I will apply on the official government site today.

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Lukas M.•12405 rep•2

I arrived yesterday and can confirm the old ETA site worked perfectly. It cost me 50 USD and was approved in 10 minutes.

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