Tourist visa (ETA)
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 |
11 FRANCE |
21 MALAYSIA |
31 SAUDI ARABIA |
| 2 AUSTRIA |
12 GERMANY |
22 NEPAL |
32 SOUTH KOREA |
| 3 BAHRAIN |
13 INDIA |
23 NETHERLAND |
33 SPAIN |
| 4 BELARUS |
14 INDONESIA |
24 NEW ZEALAND |
34 SWEDEN |
| 5 BELGIUM |
15 IRAN |
25 NORWAY |
35 SWITZERLAND |
| 6 CANADA |
16 ISRAEL |
26 OMAN |
36 THAILAND |
| 7 CHINA |
17 ITALY |
27 PAKISTAN |
37 TURKEY |
| 8 CZECH REPUBLIC |
18 JAPAN |
28 POLAND |
38 UAE |
| 9 DENMARK |
19 KAZAKHSTAN |
29 QATAR |
39 UNITED KINGDOM |
| 10 FINLAND |
20 KUWAIT |
30 RUSSIA |
40 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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As per the reciprocal and Bilateral agreements following countries are also eligible
to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free of charge
- Singapore and Seychelles - 30 days
- Maldives – 90 days
ETA charges for all other countries apply as mentioned below.
| Method of submission of ETA Application |
South Asian countries |
All other countries |
| Tourist visa |
Business visa |
Tourist visa |
Business visa |
|
By the applicant/ At the Sri Lankan overseas mission/ At the head office
|
US$ 20 |
US$ 30 |
US$ 50 |
US$ 55 |
| On arrival |
US$ 25 |
- |
US$ 60 |
- |
| Transit visa (for 2 days only) |
Free of charge |
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Children of any nationality under 12 years of age are eligible for a free tourist visa (ETA) up to 30 days only.
If the stay exceeds 30 days, visa extension fees will apply according to their nationality.
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For short term visa extension for more than 30 days please visit
https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/login.php
after arrive in to Sri Lanka
ETA processing fee and Short Visit Visa fee charged by the Sri Lanka Overseas Missions
| Method of submission of ETA Application |
Charges in United States Dollars |
| ETA Processing Fee Up to 30 days |
Visa Fee applicable from 30 to 90 days |
| South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries |
All Other Countries |
| 1 |
Tourist Visa with Double Entry for 30 days |
US$ 20 |
US$ 50 |
Not Applicable |
| 2 |
Tourist Visa with Double Entry up to 90 days |
US$ 20 |
US$ 50 |
Relevant country Tourist Visa fee |
| 3 |
Tourist Visa with Double Entry up to 90 days |
US$ 20 |
US$ 50 |
Twice the relevant country Tourist Visa fee |
| 4 |
Business Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days |
US$ 30 |
US$ 55 |
Not Applicable |
| 5 |
Business Visa with Single Entry up to 90 days |
US$ 30 |
US$ 55 |
Relevant country Business Visa fee |
| 6 |
Business Visa with Double Entry up to 90 days |
US$ 30 |
US$ 55 |
Twice the relevant country Business Visa fee |
| 7 |
Business Visa with Multiple Entry up to 90 days |
US$ 30 |
US$ 55 |
Thrice the relevant country Business Visa fee |
| 8 |
Transit Visa with Single Entry for 2 days |
Free |
Free |
Not Applicable |
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