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A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge amid green forest in Ella

Nine Arch Bridge · Ella · Into the hill country

SRI LANKA · ONLINE APPLICATION

ආයුබෝවන් · வணக்கம்

Sri Lanka eVisa

Apply for your Sri Lanka Tourist Visa (ETA).

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TRAVEL, TOURISM & CULTUREView all
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Tourism (shared national emblem reference)
    Foreign Affairs & Tourism
  • Ministry of Religious & Cultural Affairs
    Religious & Cultural Affairs
  • Ministry of Environment
    Environment
  • Ministry of Energy
    Energy

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SRI LANKA · INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS
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LIFE, ART & TRADITION

The culture of Sri Lanka

Railway tracks leading towards the Lotus Tower in Colombo at sunset

Colombo at dusk

The rhythm of the city

A lively street in Galle under a pink and purple evening sky

Evening in Galle

Streets with a story

An elegant white historic building on a street in Kandy

Kandy streets

Architecture & everyday life

Living heritageHill-country railwaysTemple architectureCoastal communities

ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

Places with a story

A golden Buddha statue beside a lake and the Colombo skyline
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Beside the water

Colombo

The Temple of the Tooth reflected in still water
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Temple reflections

Kandy

Aerial view of the stone ruins atop Sigiriya rock surrounded by forest
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Explore Sri Lanka

An ancient citadel

Sigiriya

YOUR NEXT JOURNEY

From tropical islands to green highlands

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PLAN YOUR APPLICATION

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Sri Lanka Tourist Visa — 14 Days

Entry type
Single entry
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Sri Lanka Tourist Visa — 30 Days

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Sri Lanka Transit Visa

Entry type
Single entry
Stay
2 days
Application
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This application is for a Sri Lanka Tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Review the conditions shown in the application for your passport and travel purpose. Final charges are shown before payment.

PREPARE FOR YOUR JOURNEY

Before you travel

Your passport

Select the country that issued your travel passport. Enter your name and passport details exactly as shown.

Your documents

Prepare the files requested by your chosen application. Each document has its own upload field.

Your application

Use an email address you can access, check your travel dates and review your selected service before payment.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Ministries of Sri Lanka

Ministries & federal institutions12

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Tourism (shared national emblem reference)

    Foreign Affairs & Tourism

  • Ministry of Religious & Cultural Affairs

    Religious & Cultural Affairs

  • Ministry of Environment

    Environment

  • Ministry of Energy

    Energy

  • Ministry of Public Security

    Public Security

  • Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation

    Agriculture & Irrigation

  • Ministry of Labour

    Labour

  • Ministry of Justice

    Justice

  • Ministry of Women & Child Affairs

    Women & Child Affairs

  • Ministry of Trade & Commerce

    Trade & Commerce

  • Ministry of Science & Technology

    Science & Technology

  • Ministry of Public Administration

    Public Administration

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Frequently asked questions

How do I start my application?

Select Apply now, choose the country that issued your passport and select a visa type. Continue to choose a processing service, then enter your details in the application form.

Can I apply for more than one traveller?

Use Add another traveller on the application form. Enter the information and upload the requested documents for each person, then review the full total before payment.

How do I choose a processing service?

Processing options appear after your passport and visa selection. Standard is included in the visa cost. Any faster-service surcharge is shown separately and is additional to the visa cost. Timeframes are estimates, not a guarantee of a visa decision.

Where do I upload my documents?

Use the labelled upload fields in the Documents section of the application form. Check the requirements shown for your selected service and passport.

When will I see the full price?

Your application summary shows the visa cost and any selected additional services before payment. Review the total and your travel details before continuing.

How will I receive my documents?

Issued documents are sent to the email address entered on your application. Use an address you can access and check it carefully before payment.

City life
Colombo
Hill country
Ella
Living heritage
Kandy & Galle
Coastal escapes
Mirissa

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