Medical Treatment Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 24-48 hours
- Fee
- $35 USD (processed as Tourist ETA)
- Validity
- Up to 6 months depending on treatment duration
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Medical treatment falls under Tourist Visa category. Apply via ETA system selecting tourist visa type. For extended treatment beyond 30 days, visa can be extended up to 6 months with dual entry based on medical documentation. Extension period decided case-by-case. Cannot engage in employment during stay.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For seeking medical treatment at Sri Lankan hospitals and healthcare facilities.
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Financial
Must demonstrate adequate funds to cover medical treatment costs, accommodation, and return passage.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for treatment and stay duration
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover treatment costs, stay, and return passage; Months required: 3
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Letter from hospital in Sri Lanka stating illness and treatment to be provided; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Tourist ETA Application; Form url: https://eta.gov.lk
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain letter from Sri Lankan hospital confirming treatment plan, gather medical records, and prepare 3-month bank statements.
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Online application
Apply for Tourist ETA online, indicating medical treatment as purpose of visit.
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Fee payment
Pay tourist ETA fee of $35 USD (or $15 for SAARC nationals) online.
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Processing wait
Wait for ETA approval, typically within 24-48 hours.
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Document submission
If extension needed beyond 30 days, apply at Department of Immigration in Colombo with hospital documentation. Maximum 6 months possible.