Tourist visa · Djibouti to Sri Lanka

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

• Nationality

  Available to nationals of all countries except those in the visa-free 40-country program.

• Purpose of visit

  For tourism, sightseeing, holidaying, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatments, sports events, and cultural performances.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • sightseeing
  • visiting relatives
  • medical treatment
  • sports events
  • cultural performances
• Financial

  Must demonstrate adequate funds for maintenance during stay and return passage.

  Minimum funds: Not specified - adequate for stay duration

• Age

  Children under 12 years are exempt from the ETA processing fee.

  Max age: 11; Min age: 0

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statement, credit cards; Minimum amount: Adequate funds for stay and return passage

• 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

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever (if arriving from endemic countries); Validity months: 120

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete online ETA application form with personal details, passport information, and travel dates.

2. Fee payment

   Pay ETA fee online: $35 USD for most countries, $15 USD for SAARC countries, free for children under 12.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for ETA approval. Typically processed within 24-48 hours and sent via email.

4. Visa collection

   No physical collection required. Present ETA approval email and passport upon arrival at Sri Lankan immigration.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.