Most travelers, including citizens of the US, UK, and EU, are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. We recommend applying at least a few weeks before your flight.
Official Portal: www.eta.gov.lk
Validity: The standard Tourist ETA typically allows for a 30-day stay with double entry.
Passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of arrival.
Hotel Booking
For your convenience, we encourage guests to stay at one of the two properties where our events will take place.
The Galle Face Hotel
Located directly on the oceanfront, this iconic property will host both our wedding and reception ceremonies. We have secured special discounted rates for our guests who wish to stay on-site and enjoy the festivities with us.
Garden View Rooms: $140
City View Rooms: $140
Sea View Rooms - Regency Wing: $160
Sea View Rooms - Classic Wing: $170
Family Room: $170
Balcony Sea View Room: $210
Junior Suites: $230
To Book: Please reach out to Natalia directly at +1 979-676-6264. When booking, please provide your desired room type, the number of guests, and your check-in/check-out dates.
Cutoff date: February 14th, 2026
ITC Ratnadipa (Marriott / ITC Luxury Collection) www.itchotels.com/itcratnadipa-colombo
Located just a short 5-minute walk from the Galle Face Hotel, this property will host our Mehendi and Sangeet functions. We encourage guests wishing to stay here to book directly via the Marriott or ITC websites, as member discounts may be available.
If you require additional assistance with booking this property, please reach out to Karan at +1 607-374-0164.
We believe these options offer a range of choices to suit everyone's needs. For your comfort, we will be providing transportation between the venues for all scheduled events.
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Recommended Travel Agents
Shobiths@jetwing.lk - Shobith from Jetwing Tours
Rusiru@walkerstours.com - Rusiru Goonetillake from Walkers tours
ayeshah@aitkenspence.lk - Ayesha Hulugalle from Aitken spence tours
Colombo Shopping (Desi Attire)
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We recommend flying into Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Depending on your country of origin, you may require a visa to enter Sri Lanka; we kindly ask that you check the requirements well in advance of your booking.
Stopover Opportunities
For guests flying with Qatar Airways, Etihad, or Emirates, we encourage you to explore their respective stopover packages. These programs often allow you to visit Doha, Abu Dhabi, or Dubai en route to Sri Lanka, with hotel costs either heavily discounted or fully covered by the airline.
Arrival Timing
Our wedding festivities will officially begin on March 24th. However, we highly recommend arriving a day or two early to ensure you are well-rested and ready to celebrate with us!
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance with your travel plans, please don't hesitate to reach out to either of us. We are happy to help!
Transportation to and from the airport can either be arranged through the respective hotels, local taxi or through apps Pick Me and Uber that are the two most used travel apps in Colombo. Apart from that Kangaroo cabs are also avaiable (a bit pricier than Pick me and Uber).
Walkers Tours
This company assists with Colombo tours and transportation.
+94 76 781 7144
Please don't hesitate to reach either one of us if you need assistance! We will gladly help and book you an uber :)