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Sri Lanka visa requirements

Entry rules for your passport, from official government sources. Pick yours, or read every rule below.

Visa rules depend on your passport.
Choose the country that issued your passport to see what you need.

Entry rules by passport

United States passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain the free 30-day ETA before arrival. Second entry uses the remaining balance. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission needs a separate check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
United Kingdom passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain the free 30-day ETA before arrival. Second entry uses the remaining balance. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission needs a separate check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
Canada passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain the free 30-day ETA before arrival. Second entry uses the remaining balance. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission needs a separate check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
Australia passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain the free 30-day ETA before arrival. Second entry uses the remaining balance. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission needs a separate check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
India passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain the free 30-day ETA before arrival. Second entry uses the remaining balance. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission needs a separate check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.Full guide for India passports
EU passports
For ordinary tourist visits, obtain an ETA before arrival; the initial stay is 30 days. Fees vary by nationality. Passport: 6 months from arrival. Existing Sri Lankan residence or multiple-entry permission changes the check.Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.

Other passports: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: Sri Lanka makes the final entry decision.