Sri Lanka Tourist ETA Online

To apply for an  ETA for Sri Lanka, eligible citizens are required to complete a simple online application with personal details and passport information.

To apply online for an ETA for Sri Lanka, it is necessary to have passport validity of at least 180 days from the intended date of entry from an ETA eligible country. Applicants are also required to pay the visa fee using a valid credit or debit card, and to provide a current email address to receive the approved ETA Sri Lanka in their inbox.

Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, it is necessary to present a printed copy of the approved Sri Lanka ETA for tourism as well as the passport used during the application. It is also necessary to provide proof of sufficient funds for the stay, and proof of onward travel.

The ETA for Sri Lanka processing time is from 1-2 business days after the application is submitted.

Applicants will then receive the Sri Lanka ETA approval notice by email.

Applicants for the Sri Lanka ETA online are advised to apply in good time before the intended date of entry in the country just in case of the rare event of unexpected delays.

Once approved, a copy of the Sri Lanka ETA is sent to the email address provided during the application.

Minors under the age of 16, included in their parent or guardian’s passport, can be included in their parent or guardian’s application. Children do not need an individual ETA as long as their details are also included in the adult’s ETA.

Minors over the age of 16, or those who already have their own passport, must apply for an ETA.

It is essential to double-check all the information provided on the Sri Lanka ETA for tourism form before submitting the online application form. If the details on the ETA visa do not match the passport or travel document used during the application, it may result in delays when boarding the aircraft or in the holder being refused entry into Sri Lanka.

Should there be a mistake on the application after its submission, applicants are required to complete and submit a new Sri Lanka ETA for tourism application form.

The Sri Lanka ETA application fee may vary depending on the type of ETA applied for and the traveler’s nationality.

During the application process, the relevant price will be given and you will be prompted to enter your card details at the appropriate time.

Applicants are advised to print at least 1 copy of the tourist, business, or transit ETA for Sri Lanka to present to border authorities upon arrival in the country. Travelers are also advised to keep a copy of the Sri Lanka ETA for tourism, business, or transit with them at all times throughout their stay.

Once the ETA for Sri Lanka has been submitted and approved, the applicant will continue to hold an approved ETA.

Medical insurance is not an obligatory requirement to apply for an ETA for Sri Lanka.

Citizens of the following countries must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry to Sri Lanka to comply with International health Regulations:

• Angola
• Argentina
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• French Guiana
• Gambia
• Guinea
• Equatorial Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Niger
• Panama
• Peru
• Rwanda
• Sudan
• Sierra Leone
• Senegal
• Somalia
• Suriname
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Togo
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Venezuela

Travelers who applied through this website can check visa status for the ETA for Sri Lanka by logging into their OVManager account.

No, travelers eligible for the Sri Lanka tourist ETA are required to obtain travel authorization before traveling to the country.

Once applicants submit their tourist ETA Sri Lanka application, they will receive a confirmation email. Applicants who do not receive this message in their main inbox are advised to first check their Junk or Spam mailbox.

Travelers with a valid ETA will be given a Sri Lanka tourist visa on arrival immediately at border control, once they show their passport, return ticket, and proof of funds to support themselves during their trip. In this case, the Sri Lanka visa on arrival is essentially the final approval of entry.

Having the ETA in advance streamlines the process, allowing visitors to get their visa on arrival for Sri Lanka instantly when they arrive. It eliminates the need to wait in extra lines to fill out an application, as was the case before the ETA was introduced.

A Sri Lanka Transit visa on arrival is only available to travelers arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. However, there is a Sri Lanka ETA Transit On arrival service fee of $5, as opposed to the free online application.

The Sri Lanka ETA for transit cannot be extended. It is only valid for a 2-day stay in the country while transiting to an onward destination. Eligible citizens who wish to remain in the country for a period exceeding the 2-day stay, should apply for a Sri Lanka ETA for tourism or business before traveling, or for a visa on arrival once in Sri Lanka.

An invitation letter will not be necessary to complete the application process. However, the applicant will be required to provide information regarding their current employer and the company the applicant will be visiting in Sri lanka.

It is possible to extend Sri Lanka Tourist and Business ETAs, although the process is more complicated than simply leaving the country briefly and reapplying online for a new ETA.

An application must be submitted to the Visa Section of the Department of Immigration in Sri Lanka before the initial ETA authorization expires.

For most visitors, it is easier to leave Sri Lanka for a couple of days, get a new ETA online, and then return.