Summary
Most short-stay visitors need an ETA. Apply online via the Official ETA Portal. Carry a passport valid for 6+ months, a return/onward ticket, and proof of funds. Some nationalities benefit from temporary visa-fee waivers—confirm on official sites below before travel.
Quick Steps
- Apply for Sri Lanka ETA (Official)
- Check your passport: must be valid for 6+ months from arrival.
- Keep return/onward ticket & proof of funds.
- Yellow fever certificate required if applicable.
Apply for Sri Lanka ETA — Step by Step
Follow these simple steps on the official portal. Most travellers finish in ~10 minutes.
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Step 1
Open the official ETA portal
Go to the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration & Emigration’s ETA website.
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Step 2
Choose your purpose
Select Tourist, Business, or Transit. Enter passport & trip details exactly as shown on your passport.
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Step 3
Review & confirm
Double-check names, dates, and email. Correct mistakes now to avoid delays.
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Step 4
Pay the ETA fee online
Pay securely with a valid card. Keep the payment confirmation/receipt.
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Step 5
Receive ETA approval
Watch your inbox for the ETA approval email. Carry a print/soft copy and your passport (valid 6+ months) when you travel.
ETA Fees & Processing
- Fees vary by nationality/purpose; some nationalities may have fee waivers.
- Always verify the current fee on official portals before paying.
Official Government Links
Visa-Free / Fee-Waiver Country Lists
ETA NOT Required (Short Visit up to 30 days)
On a reciprocity basis, citizens of the following do not need an ETA for short visits:
Gratis / Fee-Waived ETA — IN EFFECT
The free-visa regime for the seven nationalities below is currently extended until further notice (tourist ETA, typically 30 days):
Visa Fee Waiver for 40 Countries — ANNOUNCED (pending legal effect)
Government announcement on July 25, 2025 lists 40 countries for visa-fee waivers to boost tourism. Implementation is expected after legal clearance; please verify on official portals before travel.
Apply ETA • Entry Rules • Official Links
- Go to Apply for Sri Lanka ETA (Official)
- Choose purpose (Tourist / Business / Transit) and enter passport + trip details.
- Pay the official fee and submit. Save/print your approval email/ETA reference.
- Passport valid for 6+ months from arrival date.
- ETA approval (or visa), printed or on your phone.
- Return/onward ticket and sufficient funds.
- Yellow fever vaccination if coming from/transiting through a WHO risk country.
- Tourist ETA: holidays, visiting friends/family, short wellness/cultural/sports activities.
- Business ETA: meetings, conferences, short negotiations (may require supporting docs).
- Transit ETA: up to 48 hours while connecting through Sri Lanka.
Standard ETA is typically 30 days from arrival (tourist usually double-entry).
You may request an extension (in Colombo) up to a longer period subject to approval.
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- ETA approval email/QR or reference
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation & funds (if requested)
- Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
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