Foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka on following circumstances required to obtain Tourist Visa.
- Visiting friends and relatives
- Sightseeing or holidaying
- Medical treatments
- Participation in sports, cultural performance
Foreign nationals who hold the passport of list countries and travel to Sri Lankan for tourist purposes are exempted paying ETA fee till 30th April 2020. The list of countries are as follows;
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
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Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
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Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
New Zealand
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
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Russia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
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- Duly filled ETA application (download)
- Passport (The validity of the passport must be at least six months beyond the date of entry into Sri Lanka)
- Two recent photographs (standard photo format)
- Return air ticket
- Proof of hotel accommodation or an invitation from hosts in Sri Lanka
ETA Category
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Charges in US Dollars
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ETA Processing Fee
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Reciprocal Visa Fee.
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SAARC Countries
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All Other Countries
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Tourist Visa /
Double Entry / 30 days
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$20.00 | $50.00 |
Not applicable |
- Duly filled ETA application (download)
- Passport (The validity of the passport must be at least six months beyond the date of entry into Sri Lanka)
- Two recent photographs (standard photo format)
- Return air ticket
- Proof of hotel accommodation or an invitation from hosts in Sri Lanka
- Copy of the bank statement showing adequate funds for your stay in Sri Lanka and for the payment of your return passage out of Sri Lanka. (This requirement is not applicable to Sri Lankan Americans.)
- A letter of explanation for long-term multiple entry visa
- Passport (The validity of the passport must be at least six months beyond the date of entry into Sri Lanka)
ETA Category
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Charges in US Dollars
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ETA Processing Fee
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Reciprocal Visa Fee.
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SAARC Countries
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All Other Countries
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Tourist Visa /
Single Entry / 90 days
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$20.00 | $50.00 |
Relevant country fee |
2 |
Tourist Visa /
Double Entry / 90 days
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$20.00 | $60.00 | Twice (x2) the relevant country fee |
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Duly filled Multiple Entry Visa application (download)
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Duly filled ETA application (download)
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Valid passport (The validity of the passport must be at least six months beyond the date of entry into Sri Lanka)
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Two photographs (standard photo format)
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Visa fee - USD 135.00
If you are unable to collect the passport personally you should authorize your representative in writing to collect the passport on your behalf. The representative should provide an authorization letter along with your current passport, cash receipt, and his / her photo identification.
At your request, your passport may be returned to you by post.
If the return of the documents is desired by post, applicants in the United States may choose one of the following options and make payment in addition to the application fee:
- Domestic Mailing Fee - Federal Express (FedEx) – USD 20.00 (within U.S.A.)
- International Mailing Fee - Federal Express (FedEx) – Relevant Country Rate
For inquiries and further assistance,