Sri Lanka Tourist/Transit Visa?

joe2cool

Hi going on a cruise this mth & one of the stops is Sri Lanka, I have already got a ETA tourist Visa & recently we've been advised by the cruise company saying 'They recently have been made aware of a new requirement regarding our stop in Sri Lanka - all
guests are now required to apply online in advance for a 2--day transit visa, which is free of
charge' I realise about the difference between Transit & Tourist Visa's but would I need a transit visa as well?

Appreciate any help

dj1471

Probably not, but if the transit visa is free why not get one anyway?

joe2cool

Hi thx also waiting for answer from cruise company. Was worried it might confuse things .Can't find anything similar online about having both visas at same time.

Sooler

P&O has this
https://ask.pocruises.com/help/PO/before-you-sail/Visa_Requirements

If you are starting or ending your holiday in Sri Lanka, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained online (www.eta.gov.lk) prior to arrival/departure. A fee will apply if obtaining a Tourist ETA.
If you are visiting Sri Lanka as part of your cruise itinerary (arriving and leaving Sri Lanka with the ship), you are required to obtain a Transit ETA online (www.eta.gov.lk). A Transit ETA is free of charge.
Please note, the Transit ETA confirmation states that you may only transit and are not permitted to enter Sri Lanka. This is acceptable for cruise lines as you are classed as 'in transit' providing you enter and leave Sri Lanka with the ship. This will not restrict you in going ashore during the call.
When completing your application, please note the following:

• "Port of Departure" is the previous port you are scheduled to visit prior to arrival in Sri Lanka
• "Final Destination" is the port where you will be ending your cruise
• "Vessel Number" is the cruise number
• "Address in Sri Lanka" is the ship name (if applying for a Transit ETA)

This is applicable to UK passport holders and most other nationals, but not all. Please check your requirements prior to sailing.

joe2cool

Hi thx still not sure if you can have both?