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Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from 15 October 2025

As announced earlier, with effect from 15 October 2025, all those visiting Sri Lanka for
short-stay (tourism and business) purposes are required to obtain the Electronic Travel
Authorization (ETA) through website: eta.gov.lk.

1. As per the reciprocal/bilateral arrangements, passport holders of Seychelles,
Maldives and Singapore shall be exempted from fees.

2. Passport holders of People’s Republic of China, India, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia,
Malaysia and Japan will also receive ETA free of charge as per existing regulations.

3. The stipulated fee will be applicable to passport holder from all countries other than
those listed in Points 1 and 2.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) will take active steps to ensure the
issuance of the ETA in an expeditious manner particularly in view of the oncoming tourist
high season.

Controller General s
Department of Immigration and Emigration

Mission Press Releases, Press Release, Trade

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) – 2 to 3 December 2025

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Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Extension Notice – Min of Energy Construction of A jet A-1 Transfer Pipeline from Muthurajawela to BIA Katunayake and Construction of Jet A-1 Storage Tanks and Associated Facilities with Modifications to the Existing Terminal Facility at Muthurajawela Procurement No: B/21/2025

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Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Addendum Notice – Sri Lankan Catering Ltd Inviting Bids for Professional Audit and Assurance Services for the Five Year Business Plan for Establishing an Inflight Catering Operation in Melbourne, Australia Reference No.: SLC/PRO/SER/2025/006

INVITING BIDS FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ASSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR BUSINESS PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING AN INFLIGHT CATERING OPERATION IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Provision of Educational Assistance from the President’s Fund for Students in Sri Lanka Belonging to Families of Migrant Workers Abroad. in instances where such Workers Encounter Unexpected Adversaries (Death. Accidents. Imprisonment. or Disappearance)

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Extension Notice – Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Time Charter of Maintenance & Emergency Response Vessel (MERV) for Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Bid Reference No: B/27/2025

Merv – Extension Notice – B272025

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Extension Notice – Ministry of Defence Invitation of Bids from Manufactures/Suppliers/Importers Contractors for the Supply of Items for the Year 2025

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Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Time Charter of Maintenance and Emergency Response Vessel (MERV) for Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Bid Reference No: B/27/2025

Merv – Extension Notice – B272025

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Inviting Investment Proposals (IIPs) – Urban Development Authority Mixed Development Project for UDA Land at Asst. No. 40, D.R. Wijewardana Mawatha , Colombo-10

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Bid Notice

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Invitation for Bids (IFB) -SriLankan Catering Ltd. Invitation for Submission of Bids for Supply of Chemicals for two years (15th December-2025- 14th December 207) Reference No.: SLC/DPC/GOODS/2025/088

INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS FOR CLEANING CHEMICAL

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Implementation of the Value Addition Project for Rock Phosphate Mined by Lanka Phosphate Limited under the Public Private and People Partnership (PPPP) Method Assignment No. MI/FIN/35/29/01

EOI Advertiesement – Extention of deadline.

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Invitation for Bids (IFB) – SriLankan Catering Ltd Invitation for Submission of Bids for Supply of Liquor Items for One Year (lst December 2025 – 30th November 2026) Reference No. : SLC/DPC/GOODS/2025/091

INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS FOR LIQUOR ITEMS

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Invitation for Bids (IFB) – Department for Registration of Persons Procurement of Fifteen Million Preprinted Polycarbonate Cards for the Issuance of National Identity Card Bid No: DRP/ACC/07/33/2025

Tender, Tender Notices, Trade

Extension of Time Schedule for Bidding Process – Sri Lanka Ports Authority Procurement of 15 nos. Hybrid Straddle Carriers for the East Container Terminal of the Port of Colombo Procurement No.: CES/EP/05/PT/6706(MP)

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Events, Mission Press Releases, Other Events, Press Release

Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, visited Rela Hospital

Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, visited Rela Hospital on 23^rd September 2025. The visit commenced with a cordial reception by the International Patient Services (IPS) Team at the Chairman’s Office, followed by interactions with Mr. Mohammed Farouk (Chief Operation’s Officer), Mr. Ramesh Krishnan (Executive Director), Dr. Gomathy Narasimhan (Senior Consultant – Liver, Renal Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery), and the IPS Team. An engaging presentation on Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) was delivered by Dr. Julius Xavier Scott (Director, Department of Paediatric Hemato-Oncology), supported by Dr. Divya Manohar (Clinical Haemato-Oncology Consultant) and his team. The Deputy High Commissioner were also toured the hospital, meeting Dr. Mukul Vij (Director, Clinical Laboratory; Senior Consultant – Histopathology) and Dr. Deepti Sachan (Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead- Transfusion Medicine). A highlight of the visit was the discussion with Prof. Mohamed Rela, exploring possibilities for long-term healthcare collaborations with Sri Lanka, including the establishment of Specialized Transplant Hospitals, particularly for Bone Marrow and Liver Transplant in Sri Lanka.

Events, Other Events

Visit of the Deputy High Commissioner to Vanilla Processing Facility in Pollachi, Coimbatore

The Deputy High Commissioner, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, visited the Expovan Group of Companies, particularly their vanilla processing facility in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, on 28 August 2025. The purpose of this visit was to initiate discussions on the potential for natural vanilla exports from India to Sri Lanka and to explore the broader opportunities of developing vanilla cultivation in Sri Lanka, drawing on the extensive expertise developed in India. The Chairman of Expovan Group, Dr. Mahendran, has successfully positioned Expovan as a recognized supplier of premium natural vanilla products to global flavour houses, food manufacturers, and retailers. During the visit, the Deputy High Commissioner was briefed on the company’s farming operations, including their vanilla cultivation projects in Sri Lanka, spanning 500 acres and an additional 1,000 acres under development. The company also expressed their interest in visiting Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation and explore new avenues of collaboration.