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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka ETA

سريلانكا · Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte · Asia

ETA Level 2
Sri Lanka offers an ETA system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $50 USD with processing completed within 1-3 days. The visa is valid for 180 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.
$50
Fee (USD)
1-3 business days
Processing
180d
Validity
30d
Max stay
Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: eta.gov.lk
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Requirements

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)
Passport-size photo (white background)
Return or onward travel ticket
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Sufficient funds for stay
Completed online application form
Credit/debit card for payment

Key details

Entry type Double
Multiple entry ETA is already double entry. Valid 180 days, max 30 days per entry.
Passport validity 6 months
Blank pages 1 required
Biometric Not required
Print eVisa Not required
Israeli stamp Accepted
Insurance Not required
Yellow fever Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min
Background: white
Format: JPEG · max 1024KB
Face: 70-80%
Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best OK

West and south coasts (Colombo, Mirissa, Galle) dry. East coast (Trincomalee): May-Sep. Cultural Triangle: year-round but Oct-Jan drier.

Country information

🏛
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Capital
💱
LKR
Currency
📞
+94
Calling
🕐
+05:30
Timezone
👥
0.0M
Population
🗣
Sinhala
Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamex

Tips & warnings

Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.
Only apply through the official portal (eta.gov.lk) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sri Lanka ETA cost? +
The Sri Lanka ETA costs $50 USD. Multiple entry is $50.
How long does Sri Lanka ETA processing take? +
Processing takes 1-3 business days.
What documents do I need for a Sri Lanka ETA? +
Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment.
How long is the Sri Lanka ETA valid? +
The visa is valid for 180 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.
Can I get multiple entries for Sri Lanka? +
ETA is already double entry. Valid 180 days, max 30 days per entry.

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Always verify on official portals before applying.