Tourist e-Visa (ETA) - Standard
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 24-48 hours
- Fee
- $35 USD (non-SAARC countries)
- Validity
- 30 days from arrival
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For all countries not covered by the visa-free program. SAARC countries pay $15 USD. Children under 12 years are exempt from the ETA processing fee. Double entry permitted. Can be extended up to 270 days total (in stages: +60, +90, +90 days) at the Department of Immigration in Colombo. Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from endemic countries.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to nationals of all countries except those in the visa-free 40-country program.
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Purpose of visit
For tourism, sightseeing, holidaying, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatments, sports events, and cultural performances.
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Financial
Must demonstrate adequate funds for maintenance during stay and return passage.
Minimum funds: Not specified - adequate for stay duration
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Age
Children under 12 years are exempt from the ETA processing fee.
Max age: 11; Min age: 0
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement, credit cards; Minimum amount: Adequate funds for stay and return passage
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA); Form url: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=en_US
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever (if arriving from endemic countries); Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online ETA application form with personal details, passport information, and travel dates.
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Fee payment
Pay ETA fee online: $35 USD for most countries, $15 USD for SAARC countries, free for children under 12.
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Processing wait
Wait for ETA approval. Typically processed within 24-48 hours and sent via email.
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Visa collection
No physical collection required. Present ETA approval email and passport upon arrival at Sri Lankan immigration.