I'm planning a short business trip to Sri Lanka from the US. What are the key visa requirements, including any electronic authorization needed, passport validity, and financial proofs? Are there any nationalities exempt from the electronic authorization? Also, list the specific documents required for a short-term business visa application.
Navigate to the 'Consular' section. Go to the 'Visas' page. Identify and extract information about the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for business travelers. Note the official ETA website link. Identify and list nationalities exempt from the ETA. Locate and extract general requirements for Sri Lankan visas, specifically passport validity and financial proofs. Click on the 'Business visa' link. Identify and list the specific documents required for a short-term business visa application. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the user's query.
State that a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for business travelers to Sri Lanka for short-term stays (under 30 days). Mention that nationals of the Republic of Maldives, the Republic of Singapore, and the Republic of Seychelles are exempt from the ETA requirement. Confirm that a passport valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka is required. State that adequate funds for the stay and return passage are required. List the specific documents required for a short-term business visa: ETA application form, one recent passport-size photograph, invitation from the host company in Sri Lanka, letter from the sending US organization, return air tickets, and visa fee (US$ 55).