Visa for Sri Lanka

[NotWhatItWasnt]

Hi Everyone,

I'm wanting to stop off in Sri Lanka on my way back from Thailand, it is my understanding that I need a visa.

I am dyslexic and am having problems understanding the online forms, do I get a visa online? Do I need to book my ticket before I apply for a visa? Do I need to have a hotel / guesthouse booked in advance before I apply for a visa? I am also confused with how much I should pay for my visa, though overall I am confused about the whole process :-(

I am currently what dyslexics term "Overloaded" with information and if anyone here can point me in the right direction or simplify everything so I can more easily understand it all, it would really help me out.

[simple1]

If you are finding it difficult to navigate the website below you can pay at port of entry for a visa on arrival. Online you have to provide your flight info, but not hotel. Submitting electronic application is turned around in about 2 working days with an emailed approval that you then printout and handover to immigration on arrival, together with an arrival card that is similar to Thailand

http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp#byapp

Edited July 29, 2013 by simple1

[ravip]

I did this (for a Thai friend on her 2nd visit) about a month back and the approval was instant.