Welcome to the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) official website of the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E) of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the 40 countries (for more info...) are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days.

All foreign nationals, Except the Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders of specified countries (for more info...) including nationals of the 40 countries as well as nationals of Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore, are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to their arrival in Sri Lanka. As per the bilateral reciprocal agreement between Sri Lanka and Maldives, all Maldivian nationals will receive 90 day tourist visa through the ETA system.

The issuing authority of the ETA is the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Baththaramulla, Sri Lanka.

Persons intending to visit Sri Lanka must apply for ETA online. In addition to this option, an applicant may also go for one of the alternative options. (for more info...)

As per the reciprocal and bilateral arrangements with the Government of Sri Lanka, holders of Diplomatic, Official Service and Service Passports in specified countries (for more info...), who are visiting Sri Lanka for official purposes and holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports issued by the United Nations (UN) and United Nations Organizations (UNO) shall be permitted to obtain visa without obtaining ETA prior to arrival.

Under this scheme, tourists of above 40 countries are entitled to a Tourist visa (ETA) free of charge valid for 30 days, with double-entry permitted from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka during the second entry only the balance period of the 30 days will be granted.

Except for the above-mentioned countries, ETA charges are applicable for other countries.

For more information , visit http://www.immigration.gov.lk