Tourist visa via Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), with extensions
Tourist and business visitors to Sri Lanka apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on the official eta.gov.lk site. The tourist ETA allows double entry for 30 days. Nationals of 40 listed countries, plus Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore, get the tourist ETA free of charge but must still apply before arrival. Stays beyond 30 days need a paid extension from the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
1 entry rule for Sri Lanka based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over who have visited or transited (12h+) a yellow fever risk country need a valid certificate on arrival. Without one: may be quarantined until the certificate becomes valid; the Immigration page says those without it will not be allowed to enter.
Quarantine Unit, Ministry of Health Sri Lanka: FAQs Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka: Yellow fever vaccination certificate WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Sri Lanka
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Life in Sri Lanka
Money
3
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee
LKR
Sri Lankan Rupee
Cost of living
27
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
6–36%
Income tax (national)
Personal relief LKR 1.8 million; 36% applies to income above about LKR 4.3 million (gross of relief).
Living
1
Happiness
#132 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists visiting for sightseeing, family visits, medical treatment (including Ayurveda and yoga) or sports and cultural events.
Eligibility
General visa requirements
Passport valid for at least six months from arrival, enough funds for your stay and return, and a return ticket or visa for the next destination.
Free ETA countriesFree visa scheme
Nationals of 40 listed countries get a free tourist ETA valid for 30 days with double entry.
Free tourist ETA validity
- Listed countries
- 30 days
- Maldivian nationals
- 90 days
- 40 countries listed, including Australia, Canada, China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, UK and USA
Official wording
Nationals of 40 listed countries (including Australia, Canada, China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, the UK and the USA) get a free tourist ETA valid for 30 days with double entry. Maldivian nationals get 90 days.
Not allowed
Business or trade, meetings, conferences, short training, arts or music festivals, paid or unpaid work, and living in Sri Lanka long-term through repeated visits.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementRestricted nationals
- Document checklistImage (jpg) of the passport data page
- FeesTourist ETA, double entry 30 days - SAARC countries
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- 2 documents
- 7 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Sri Lanka
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Other routes to Sri Lanka
- StudyResidence visa - education category
- Work permitsResidence visa - employment category
- Permanent residencePermanent Residence Visa
- FamilyResidence visa for the foreign spouse and children of a Sri Lankan citizen
- Status in-countryDigital Nomad Visa
- Investors & entrepreneursResidence visa - investor category
