Passports & Visas
Essential Information For Sri Lanka
Passport
You must hold a valid passport to enter Sri Lanka. Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry to Sri Lanka.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
You are also required to hold an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka, which is an official authorisation for short visits to Sri Lanka. ETA holders will be issued a 30-day short visit visa at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. Foreign nationals, who intend to visit Sri Lanka for short stays of up to six months, must obtain an ETA prior to arrival. The ETA is issued through an online system and no passport copies, documents or photographs are required, and there is no requirement to endorse the ETA in your passport. Upon arrival, simply produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry along with a copy of your ETA approval notice. Please go to Sri Lanka Visa for more information and to apply online.
You may also be asked to produce a return flight ticket or proof of onward travel from Sri Lanka when entering the country.
Airport Departure Tax
Local Airport Departure Tax in Sri Lanka is included in your flight ticket.
