Sri Lanka eVisa

Apply Sri Lanka Visa (ETA) Now And Get Your Sri Lanka Online e-VISA

Choose your nationality and where you live now — we'll show you the right visa option in seconds.

  • Quick eligibility check
  • 100% online process
  • eVisa delivered by email

Sri Lanka Visa Online Application

Most international visitors need an eVisa to enter Sri Lanka. With our streamlined online application you can apply from anywhere, skip embassy queues, and receive your approved Sri Lanka visa straight to your inbox.

Who Needs a Sri Lanka Visa?

Most foreign passport holders require a visa before travelling to Sri Lanka. A small list of nationalities qualifies for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry — always check your eligibility before booking your flight, as rules can change.

Sri Lanka Visa Eligibility Criteria

Before starting your online application, make sure you meet the basic requirements:

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of travel
  • A recent passport-size colour photograph on a plain background
  • A confirmed return or onward ticket and accommodation details
  • A working email address to receive your Sri Lanka eVisa

Step-by-Step Guide to the Sri Lanka Online Visa Application

  1. Fill the online application form — enter your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear on your passport.
  2. Upload required documents — passport scan, photograph, and any supporting documents required for your nationality.
  3. Pay the visa fee securely — encrypted payment via card or PayPal.
  4. Receive your eVisa by email — typically within 1–3 working days. Print it or save a digital copy to show on arrival.

Sri Lanka Visa Validity and Stay Duration

  • Visa Validity: normally 60–90 days from issuance, depending on the visa type chosen
  • Permitted Stay: up to 30 days for tourists, depending on the selected visa
  • Processing Time: 1–3 working days for standard service; express options available

Documents Required for eligible nationalities applying for a Sri Lanka ETA

To submit a smooth Sri Lanka visa application, please keep the following ready:

  • Coloured scan of the photo page of your passport
  • Recent passport-size photograph (white background, no glasses)
  • Travel itinerary or confirmed flight booking
  • Hotel confirmation or address of stay in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is famous for its tropical beaches, tea plantations, ancient temples and wildlife reserves. The Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) allows tourists to apply online and receive approval within a few days.

Why Apply for Your Sri Lanka Visa with Musafirevisa

  • 100% online application — no embassy visit required
  • Fast processing with express options
  • Secure encrypted payments and document handling
  • 24/7 customer support via live chat & email
  • Trusted by thousands of travellers worldwide

Need help with your Sri Lanka visa? Our visa experts are available at contactus@musafirevisa.com for personalised assistance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

An Sri Lanka e-Visa (ETA) is an electronic travel authorization document permitting entry into to traveller within Sri Lanka. An Sri Lanka e-Visa can be get online an do not need to go to an embassy or consulate.

1. A Color photograph of the traveller
2. A scan copy of the passport of traveller

Eligible citizen of a foreign country can get the Sri Lanka Tourist Visa by filling an online Sri Lanka e-Visa form which only takes a few minutes.

Getting an Sri Lanka eVisa is simple. The application form for the visa for Sri Lanka requires the visitors to enter some information accurately as possible and meet the basic Sri Lanka visa requirements.

Yes, all children and their gaurdein entering Sri Lanka must have an e-Visa.

As an applicant you must be a citizen of an eligible country and hold an ordinary passport with a validity of 6 months from the date of arrival.
The following information will be required during the application process for an Sri Lanka e-Visa application:
1. Name, surname, and date of birth
2. Nationality as stated in the passport you are using in the application
3. Passport details such as: the number, issuing country, date of issue and expiration.
4. A valid and current email address and a contact number

After receiving the granted Sri Lanka eVisa through email, you need to prepare:
1. Passport valid for at least eight months
2. Sri Lanka e-Visa printout
3. Supporting letter e.g. letter from company or invitation letter for business/family visits.
4. Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist.

Once Sri Lanka eVisa has been approved, the electronic visa for Sri Lanka is valid for a period of three consecutive months and can be used for up to 30 days.
The Sri Lanka e-Visa can be obtained for a single or multiple entries. As an applicant you can select the visa that suits your needs best bearing in mind that the price for the e-Visa for multiple entries will be different.
The single and multiple entry grant the visitors a stay of a total of 30 days.