Update: The Visa Application Process For Sri Lankan Citizens Was Resumed on November 2, 2022.Indonesian Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Application for Sri Lankan Citizens Temporarily Suspended.
Meanwhile, an official press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo dated July 28, 2022 states that Sri Lankan citizens can apply for an e-Visa.
Comments under this press release state that Sri Lankan citizens cannot obtain e-visas.
Visa is still on hold, have so many cancellations to do, would appreciate some sort of response please
— Shehara (@Shehara19230659) August 4, 2022
The embassy replied:
As we announced earlier, there is no temporary suspension of Visas for Sri Lankan citizens. Yet, the Visa approval is under the full authority of the Directorate General of Immigration.
— Indonesian Embassy in Colombo (@indonesiainCMB) August 6, 2022
The reality and the official position of the government differ.
Before July 2022
Previously, Sri Lankans could apply for a visitor visa B211A and travel to Indonesia for tourism or business purposes.
Note. In rare cases, it has happened that the application can be rejected, in which case a refund is not possible. In very, very rare cases, entry into Indonesia can be closed even after the visa has been issued. By law, the Immigration Department has the right to refuse any traveler entry into Indonesia.