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 a passport validity for at least 6 months 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. In some cases it may also be necessary to provide proof of sufficient funds for the stay, and if arriving by air return tickets or proof  of onward travel.

The ETA for Sri Lanka processing time is from 3 to 20 days after the application is submitted.

Once the form is submitted applicants will then receive the Sri Lanka ETA approval notice.

Applicants for the Sri Lanka ETA online should apply at least 20 business days before the intended date date of entry in the country.

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 the 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 be 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 application fee is $35. However, countries that are in the Union of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have an ETA application government fee of $20.

The ETA Business visa Sri Lanka government fee is $40, payable with a valid credit or debit card.
However, countries that are in the Union of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have an ETA business application government fee of $35.

Eligible citizens can apply online for the ETA Sri Lanka for transit completely free of charge.

Applicants are required 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.

A 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, United Republic of Uganda, Venezuela.

Applicants can check visa status for the ETA for Sri Lanka on the government website. Applicants will be required to provide their passport number, nationality, and the Confirmation Code sent after the application is submitted to check the visa verification.

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.

Eligible citizens for an ETA Tourist, may only apply for a tourist visa on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, however, this will require standing in line upon arrival in Sri Lanka, and waiting for the visa on arrival to be processed.

Also, the following countries will require an approved Tourist ETA before traveling to Sri Lanka: Afghanistan, Republic of the Congo,the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria.

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 obtain a Sri Lanka business ETA extension of up to 90 days from the date of arrival, and a further 90 days once the first extension expires, summing up to 180 days from the date of arrival.
An application must be submitted to the Visa Section of the Department of Immigration in Sri Lanka before the initial ETA authorization expires.
The tourist ETA can be extended up to 6 months but the application must be made before the expiry of the ETA. Each extension is usually for a three-month period.