Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabwePassport validity
6 monthsThe ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.
Online Visa Application✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka visa requirements · checked 13 October 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Sri Lanka
Most travellers can visit Sri Lanka without going to an embassy: 0 passports enter visa-free, 198 apply online for an eTA.
Sri Lanka's ETA portal says a traveller planning a holiday visit, a short business trip or a transit needs to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. Its fee table gives USD 50 for a tourist ETA (USD 20 for South Asian countries), or USD 60 (USD 25) on arrival, and says that from 25 May 2026 nationals of 40 listed countries, including India, China and Russia, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days.
0
Passports visa-free
198
eVisa or eTA online
0
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka? Quick answers
-
United States
eTA
30 days
-
United Kingdom
eTA
30 days
-
Germany
eTA
30 days
-
India
eTA
30 days
-
China
eTA
30 days
-
Canada
eTA
30 days
-
Australia
eTA
30 days
-
Poland
eTA
30 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Sri Lanka — requirements summary
- eTA: 198 (100%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Sri Lanka, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Sri Lanka visa types, fees and processing times
Tourist Visa (ETA) with Double Entry for 30 days
eTA- Max stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Double
- Extension
- Possible
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Official application site →Business Visa (ETA) with Multiple Entry for 30 days
eTA- Max stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Multiple
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Official application site →Transit Visa (ETA) with Single Entry for 2 days
eTA- Fee
- Free
- Max stay
- 2 days
- Entries
- Single
The ETA portal lists a transit visa with single entry for 2 days, free of charge.
Official application site →Tourist Visa Extension
ExtensionFee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Official application site →Entry requirements for Sri Lanka
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
9 monthsWHO's Annex 1 lists Sri Lanka as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.
WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official requirementNo official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says emergency medical treatment outside main cities is not readily available, treatment in private hospitals can be expensive, and options for repatriation in an emergency are limited and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Sri Lanka travel advice (health)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.
Sri Lanka ETA — How to submit an ETA application (Department of Immigration and Emigration)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.
Sri Lanka ETA — How to submit an ETA application (Department of Immigration and Emigration)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
7 daysA visitor who leaves within 7 days after the original visa expires pays only the applicable visa fee, at the port of departure, and no penalty. An overstay of more than 7 and up to 14 days costs a penalty of 250 US dollars, and one of more than 14 days a penalty of 500 US dollars, in each case on top of the applicable visa fee.
Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka — Visa fees and overstay penalties✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
USD 15,000The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's glossary describes a declaration to the Department of Customs where foreign exchange exceeds USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka — Glossary: Declaration (foreign exchange over USD 15,000)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
198
Most common: eTA
0%
Visa-free access
Understanding Sri Lanka visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Sri Lanka for 198 passports. The most common situation is eTA, which applies to 198 passports (100%).
Entry categories for Sri Lanka
- eTA: 198 passports need an electronic travel authorisation before departure.
What else you need to enter Sri Lanka
- Passport validity: The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry.
- Return or onward ticket: The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.
- Proof of funds: The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Sri Lanka or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka visas
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most travellers can visit Sri Lanka without going to an embassy: 0 passports enter visa-free, 198 apply online for an eTA. It depends on your passport — check yours.
Do US citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes — the ETA portal says travellers need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. Its fee table lists the United States of America among the 40 countries whose nationals, from 25 May 2026, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days; the tourist visa is listed with double entry for 30 days.
Which nationalities get Sri Lanka's ETA free of charge?
The ETA portal says that from 25 May 2026 nationals of 40 listed countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, China, Russia and Japan, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days, and that under reciprocal and bilateral agreements Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) can too. It says a traveller needs to apply and obtain an ETA before arrival.
Can I extend my 30-day stay in Sri Lanka?
Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration's tourist visa extension fee chart runs in bands counted from arrival — days 31–90, 91–180 and 181–270. To reach day 90 it charges USD 60 for any country it does not name, and USD 100 for the United States and for the countries it names, including the UK, Canada and Australia. The ETA portal says short-term extensions beyond 30 days are applied for at eservices.immigration.gov.lk after you arrive.
How long does the Sri Lanka ETA take?
No official source we could read states how long an online ETA application takes. The ETA portal says Sri Lanka's overseas missions issue an ETA or short-stay visa within 3 business days, and advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval to produce at the port of entry.
What documents does Sri Lanka require on arrival?
The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have, at the port of entry, a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival, a confirmed return ticket and sufficient funds to meet expenses during the stay, and advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval. Canada's travel advice says you will also need to fill out an online arrival card, which you can complete 3 days before arriving.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
UK citizens need an eTA for Sri Lanka. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
German citizens need an eTA for Sri Lanka. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Sri Lanka?
Passport validity: The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival. Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. Return or onward ticket: The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry. Proof of funds: The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry.
How many countries can visit Sri Lanka without a visa?
0 of 198 passports can enter Sri Lanka visa-free (0%). 198 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Sri Lanka?
Where can Sri Lanka citizens travel visa-free?
Sri Lanka passport holders can visit 19 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.