Apply for your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA online
Expert-reviewed Sri Lanka Tourist ETA application. Simple and quick process with iVisa.
Sri Lanka Tourist ETA requirements
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. This mandatory digital permit is required to enter Sri Lanka by air, land, and sea.
Required documents for the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA
Requirements verified against official government sources
- A valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival)
- Travel details (including your arrival date and flight number)
- Accommodation details (including hotel name and address)
- A valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Sri Lanka Tourist ETA pricing and validity
One all-in price. The checkout total includes our service fee, expert review, and support — no surprises.
Sri Lanka Tourist ETATravel authorisation
From$89.99
- Who it's for
- Eligible travelers visiting Sri Lanka. Every traveler needs one, including children, and minors can be added as dependents on a parent's application. Nationals of a small number of countries cannot use the online route and apply through a Sri Lankan sponsor instead.
- Permitted activities
- Sightseeing and holidays, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment including Ayurveda and yoga, and taking part in sporting events, competitions and cultural performances.
- What it does not cover
- No employment, paid or unpaid, and no trade or business. Media and journalist work, political meetings and NGO or INGO activity need separate approval. Business travel uses a different authorization, and transit has its own.
- Delivery format
- An electronic authorization linked to your passport, with no sticker for online applications. The approval notice comes by email, and it is worth carrying a printed copy.
- Good to know
- It can be extended in-country through the immigration department, which charges for the extension even where the original was free. A fresh authorization cannot be obtained once you are already in Sri Lanka. There are no document uploads, so the application is data entry only.
- Validity
- Valid for 6 months
- Entry
- Double entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 hours
How to apply for your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Sri Lanka government on your behalf.
Receive your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA
Once approved, your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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A pleasant surprise of how simple it was to obtain a visa using the process supplied. It is common to find this sort of thing so complicated but this was very easy. Thoroughly recommend this process.
Straight forward. Easy to use Don't take long Plenty of feed back about the application
The application process was easy and clear. I have had a Sri Lankan tourist visa before and the application process was much easier this time.
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Sri Lanka visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA.
Still have questions?
Our visa experts are available 24/7 on chat, email, and WhatsApp.
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.
Is the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA single or double entry?
The standard Tourist ETA allows for double entry within the initial 30-day validity period.
Do I need a visa to transit through Sri Lanka?
If you're transiting through a Sri Lankan airport for less than 48 hours, you must apply for a Transit ETA.
Can I apply for a new ETA while I'm already in Sri Lanka?
No. You cannot apply for a fresh ETA while you are physically inside the country.
How long does Sri Lanka Tourist ETA processing take?
With iVisa, you can get your Sri Lanka Tourist ETA in as fast as 2 hours.
Are any nationalities completely visa-exempt?
Yes. Citizens of Singapore, Maldives, and Seychelles are currently exempt from the ETA requirement.
Do children/minors need their own Sri Lanka Tourist ETA?
Yes. Every traveler, including children and infants, must have their own individual ETA.
What happens if my application is denied?
Most denials are due to incorrect passport details or a misspelled name.
Can I extend my Sri Lanka Tourist ETA?
Yes, you can extend your stay while you are still in the country.
iVisa vs. the official Sri Lanka process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- Per the government terms, a wrong passport number, nationality or date of birth means paying for the visa again on arrival. Applications cannot be cancelled or edited once submitted and fees are not refunded.
- The legacy single-page form has to be completed in one sitting, with no save-and-resume, and it asks you to retype your date of birth, passport number and email.
- The government FAQ and the apply page state different validity and entry windows, which leaves travelers guessing when to file.
- Navigation depends on JavaScript with no direct links, deep links return errors, and the official country list carries misspelled entries.
- A referral online sends you to the nearest Sri Lankan overseas mission, and a referral on arrival means being refused entry and sent back at your own cost.
- We review your details before the application goes in, while a correction still costs nothing.
- You can start, pause and finish on any device, and we carry your answers onto the official form.
- We tell you when to apply for your travel dates and manage the timing with you.
- You use one form that works on any device and does not depend on the government site's navigation.
- Our review is aimed at catching the errors that lead there, and our support team stays with you if a question comes up.
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