Good fit when
- Meetings, events, trade visits or supplier contact
- Invitation or company context can explain the purpose
- The stay is short but the activity is commercial
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Business ETA
Business ETA package for meetings, events and short commercial visits where commercial purpose must not be hidden inside a tourist file.
Best for
Business visits
Timing
Short term
Total package
Normal $100 / Urgent $149
Official decision note:
This page is for pre-assessment and file preparation. Approval, timing and final decisions depend on Sri Lankan authorities.
Service scope and fit
Review who this route fits, where it becomes risky, what VizeLanka checks and which nearby route may be cleaner.
Business ETA is designed for short visits where the real activity is commercial or professional. VizeLanka total package pricing is 100 USD for normal processing and 149 USD for urgent processing. The review separates business purpose from tourist or transit logic before the file is prepared.
- Problem: short trips are often misfiled as tourism even when the activity is commercial.
- Outcome: purpose wording, invitation logic and category fit are reviewed before submission.
- Scope: VizeLanka supports the file structure and ETA handling; it does not guarantee approval or official processing time.
Decision depth
Pause when
- The trip is only holiday or family travel
- The traveler is only connecting through Sri Lanka
- The plan is company setup or residence rather than a short visit
Main risk signal
- A business activity described as tourism can make the file harder to read than necessary.
Related reading map
Guides, nearby service and category links that support this service page.
Document checklist
These are the common document areas to prepare before the file is reviewed. Exact requirements can change by route and profile.
- Passport
- Invitation letter or meeting note
- Company profile or business context
Document tip
Keep documents clear, consistent and named by applicant and date.
How the file is handled
The flow is similar across categories, but the real work is choosing the right story before anything is submitted.
1
Initial Check
We review passport, travel purpose and timing.
2
Document Setup
We organize the required evidence and close gaps.
3
Official Application
Your file is prepared under the right category.
4
Follow-up
We track the process and explain the result.
FAQ
Practical questions about fit, pricing, documents and official-decision boundaries.
Is an invitation mandatory?
Not always, but it often makes the business purpose clearer.
Is a short meeting still business?
Yes, the purpose of the activity matters more than the trip length.
What do I receive from the Business ETA review?
You receive category guidance, document-risk notes and support preparing a business-purpose file; the official decision is not guaranteed.
Is Business ETA only for long business trips?
No. A short trip can still need business logic when the activity is commercial, such as meetings, events or supplier contact.
What proof helps a business-purpose file?
Invitation notes, event details, company context and a clear explanation of the activity usually make the purpose easier to understand.
Next step
Send your plan before you choose the wrong route
Share passport country, residence country, purpose, dates, current status and urgency. We will point out the cleanest route and visible file risks.
Initial pre-check
24h target
ETA, extension, residence
Full support
Document follow-up
Email backup