Sri Lanka Tourist ETA
From$89.99
- 6 months validity
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Double entry
- As fast as 2 hours
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Sri Lanka visa requirements
Whether you need a visa for Sri Lanka depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Most visitors travel on the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which comes in two forms: a Tourist ETA for holidays, visiting family and friends, medical treatment, or cultural events, and a Business ETA for meetings, negotiations, conferences, workshops, seminars, or short-term training. Both are linked electronically to your passport, so there's no embassy visit or passport label required.
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General Sri Lanka visa requirements are:
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date)
- A recent passport-style photograph
- Travel details (including your arrival date and flight number)
- Accommodation details (including hotel name and address)
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Sri Lanka
- Valid email address
Sri Lanka travel documents through iVisa
What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
Sri Lanka Tourist ETATravel authorisation
All eligible travelers must obtain a Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before entering Sri Lanka for tourism, visiting family and friends, medical treatment, or cultural events.
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Tourist ETA is for eligible travelers visiting Sri Lanka for tourism, visiting family and friends, medical treatment, or cultural events. Citizens of Singapore, Maldives, and Seychelles are currently exempt from the ETA requirement.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, visiting family and friends, medical treatment, and attending cultural events. The ETA is an official authorization for a short visit, not a full visa, and does not permit employment.
- Duration and entries
- The standard Tourist ETA allows double entry within its 30-day validity period, with stays of up to 30 days per entry.
- Who needs their own
- Every traveler, including children and infants, must have their own individual ETA.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you'll receive your Tourist ETA by email. We recommend keeping a copy to present to immigration officers at your point of entry, along with your passport.
- Validity
- 6 months
- Length of stay
- 30 days per entry
- Entry
- Double entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 hours
Sri Lanka Business ETATravel authorisation
All visa-required travelers must obtain a Sri Lanka Business ETA before entering Sri Lanka for business meetings, negotiations, conferences, workshops, seminars, or short-term training.
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Business ETA is for travelers entering Sri Lanka for commercial purposes. Nationalities eligible for Sri Lanka's free tourist visa scheme are not exempt: if you're traveling for business, you must apply for a Business ETA regardless of your nationality.
- Permitted activities
- Business meetings, commercial negotiations, conferences, workshops, seminars, short-term training programs (under one month), symposiums, and religious or cultural events. It strictly prohibits local employment, running a business, or retail trade.
- Duration and entries
- A standard online Business ETA is valid for 30 days from your initial arrival date and grants a double-entry facility, with stays of up to 30 days per entry.
- Extensions
- You can extend a short-visit Business ETA for up to 6 months. You must submit an extension application and pay the required fees directly to the Department of Immigration and Emigration before your current stay expires.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you'll receive your Business ETA by email. We recommend printing a physical copy to present to immigration officers at the border point of entry, along with your passport.
- Validity
- 30 days
- Length of stay
- 30 days per entry
- Entry
- Double entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
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Sri Lanka visa prices and processing times
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Sri Lanka Business ETA
From$149.99
- 30 days validity
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Double entry
- As fast as 15 minutes
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Sri Lanka visa FAQs
What travelers commonly ask about Sri Lanka visas.
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Is the Sri Lanka ETA a full visa?
No, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an official authorization for a short visit to Sri Lanka.
What activities are permitted under a Sri Lanka Business ETA?
You can use a Business ETA to participate in business meetings, commercial negotiations, conferences, workshops, seminars, short-term training programs (under one month), symposiums, and religious or cultural events. It strictly prohibits engaging in local employment, running a business, or retail trade.
How long is the Sri Lanka ETA valid for and how many entries does it allow?
The standard Tourist ETA allows double entry within its 30-day validity period. A standard online Business ETA is also valid for 30 days from your initial arrival date and grants a double-entry facility, with a maximum stay of 30 days per entry.
Are any nationalities completely visa-exempt?
Yes. Citizens of Singapore, Maldives, and Seychelles are currently exempt from the ETA requirement. Note that nationalities eligible for Sri Lanka's free tourist visa scheme are not exempt from the Business ETA if traveling for commercial purposes.
Do children and minors need their own Sri Lanka ETA?
Yes. Every traveler, including children and infants, must have their own individual ETA.
Do I need a visa to transit through Sri Lanka?
If you're remaining in the airport transit area for less than 48 hours without passing border control, you don't need a visa. If you plan to leave the transit zone, clear immigration, or stay longer, a Transit ETA (free for stays up to 48 hours) or a standard short-stay ETA is required.
What happens if my Sri Lanka ETA application is denied?
If denied, you will receive a notification via email. The most common reason for denial is incorrect passport details or a misspelled name. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection, and our experts manually review your application before submission to prevent issues.
How will I receive my Sri Lanka ETA?
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email. We recommend printing a physical copy to present to immigration officers at the border point of entry, along with your passport.
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