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

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

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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

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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.