Sri Lanka ETA 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceOfficial ✓ Partly verified

Since 25 May 2026: free 30-day tourist ETA for 40 countries incl. US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands (not e.g. Ireland, Portugal)

Type: ETA (e-visa) · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

All foreign nationals must get an ETA before arrival (incl. the 40 free-ETA countries)

Who is exemptNot separately checked

Fee-exempt: 40 listed countries + Singapore, Seychelles, Maldives; children under 12 (30 days)

FeeOfficial ✓

free for 40 countries; otherwise USD 50 tourist (USD 20 South Asian); USD 60 on arrival

Approx. USD

$0 / 50 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

30 days, double entry

Max stay per visitNot separately checked

30 days (extendable for a fee)

Processing timeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

When to applyNot separately checked

before arrival

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Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
• https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/fees.jsp?locale=en_US

What the sources say

• freehttps://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

  With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days. 1. AUSTRALIA ... 6. CANADA ... 39. UNITED KINGDOM 40. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

• allhttps://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

  all foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries ... are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.

• feeshttps://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/fees.jsp?locale=en_US

  By the applicant ... Tourist visa US$ 20 [South Asian] ... US$ 50 [all other] ... On arrival US$ 25 - US$ 60

• Validityhttps://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

  free visa valid for 30 days ... with double-entry facility

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.