13
SEP
Activity: Evening Opening Reception
Location: Colombo
Welcome Letter
Dear University Representatives and Officers,
Greetings from EducationUSA South Asia.
We are pleased to announce the return of our EducationUSA Sri Lanka Roadshow. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we take this opportunity to highlight a legacy of educational excellence, innovation, and global exchange. We invite you to join us in this milestone period to engage with and recruit prospective undergraduate and graduate students from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
The EducationUSA fair registration portal will furnish vital details about the tour, including pricing, registration, deadlines, and participation terms and conditions. Please review this information carefully and reach out to our adviser if you need any clarification or support.
Our EducationUSA advising center in Colombo remains committed to keeping students and families informed, engaged, and connected to U.S. higher education through thoughtful programming and outreach. We deeply appreciate your continued collaboration and look forward to welcoming you as we mark this historic moment leading up to America’s 250th.
Whether it is your first time or you are a long-standing friend of the network, please feel free to contact us at ispoerry@educationusa.org.
Safe travels,
Lewis Cardenas
EducationUSA Regional Manager, (REAC) for South Asia
EducationUSA | U.S. Department of State
Tour Schedule
14
SEP
Activity: Public fair at Courtyard by Marriott
Location: Colombo
15
SEP
Activity: School visits
Location: Colombo
16
SEP
Activity: Public fair in Kurunegala
Location: Kurunegala
17
SEP
Activity: Public fair at Kandy City Centre
Location: Kandy, Kandy City Centre
18
SEP
Activity: School visits, Bus returns to Colombo for hotel drop-offs
Location: Kurunegala
Registration and Payment
Payment Process
The payment process will be managed on the EducationUSA fair platform. Please register your institution and complete the registration and payment process here: educationusafairs.org. A platform service charge will be applicable on all payments. Please ensure that this amount is accounted for in addition to the registration fee while making the payment. Non-payment of the complete registration fee and/or the platform service fee will render your registration incomplete.
Deadlines, Fees, and Visa Information
Registration Fees:
Colombo: $1,755 (includes admin fee)
Kandy: $1,755 (includes admin fee)
Kurunegala: Free with registration for Colombo and/or Kandy
Full 3-stop tour: $3,510, with an early bird discount of $2,925 until August 14, 2026
Additional Representative: $500/Person
Note: If an additional representative is already registered for the Colombo and/or Kandy portion of the tour and wishes to join the Kurunegala stop, no extra fee is required for their participation.
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2026
Payment Deadline: Within 15 business days of registering for the tour
Registration is not considered confirmed until complete payment has been received. If an institution has registered and not paid within the stipulated timeline, their registration will be cancelled and may be offered to another.
Cancellation: EducationUSA fair cancellations received on or before August 15, 2026 will be reimbursed 50% of total price minus the cost of wire transfer fees or processing fees. All cancellation requests made after August 15, 2026 will not be reimbursed. Cancellations can only be made by sending an email to ispoerry@educationusa.org and fairs@educationusa.org.
Visa: Apply for a Business Visa using the following link: eta.gov.lk
Transportation and Accommodation
Getting Around
Uber may be used to call cars and tuk tuks.
Local apps include PickMe (cars and tuks) and Kangaroo Cabs (car).
Colombo Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Colombo has offered a special rate for representatives during their Colombo stay. Please click the following link to book your room: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1782984562470&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Email Thishanth Vettival V.Thishanth@courtyard.com to request airport transport if needed.
Staying at the Courtyard by Marriott is a convenient choice, as it is our Colombo fair location and located near the advising center.
Kandy Hotel
All representatives will stay at Cinnamon Citadel during the nights of September 16 and 17. A booking link is coming soon.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
The 2026 EducationUSA Sri Lanka Fall Tour is open to U.S.-based, accredited Higher Education Institutions that want to promote their undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria for Accredited U.S. Higher Education Institutions to Participate in EducationUSA Student Recruitment Fairs
Participation in EducationUSA Fairs
EducationUSA Fair Registration Terms and Conditions