Sri Lanka Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 0
- Visa on arrival
- 0
- eTA / e-Visa
- 198
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Sri Lanka's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality not covered by visa-free entry can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required.
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Sri Lanka (198)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Albania≤ 30 dayseTA
- Algeria≤ 30 dayseTA
- Andorra≤ 30 dayseTA
- Angola≤ 30 dayseTA
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 30 dayseTA
- Argentina≤ 30 dayseTA
- Armenia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Australia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Austria≤ 30 dayseTA
- Azerbaijan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bahamas≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bahrain≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bangladesh≤ 30 dayseTA
- Barbados≤ 30 dayseTA
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- Belarus≤ 30 dayseTA
- Belgium≤ 30 dayseTA
- Belize≤ 30 dayseTA
- Benin≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bhutan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bolivia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 30 dayseTA
- Botswana≤ 30 dayseTA
- Brazil≤ 30 dayseTA
- Brunei≤ 30 dayseTA
- Bulgaria≤ 30 dayseTA
- Burkina Faso≤ 30 dayseTA
- Burundi≤ 30 dayseTA
- Cabo Verde≤ 30 dayseTA
- Cambodia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Cameroon≤ 30 dayseTA
- Canada≤ 30 dayseTA
- Central African Republic≤ 30 dayseTA
- Chad≤ 30 dayseTA
- Chile≤ 30 dayseTA
- China≤ 30 dayseTA
- Colombia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Comoros≤ 30 dayseTA
- Costa Rica≤ 30 dayseTA
- Côte d'Ivoire≤ 30 dayseTA
- Croatia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Cuba≤ 30 dayseTA
- Cyprus≤ 30 dayseTA
- Czechia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Democratic Republic of the Congo≤ 30 dayseTA
- Denmark≤ 30 dayseTA
- Djibouti≤ 30 dayseTA
- Dominica≤ 30 dayseTA
- Dominican Republic≤ 30 dayseTA
- Ecuador≤ 30 dayseTA
- Egypt≤ 30 dayseTA
- El Salvador≤ 30 dayseTA
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 30 dayseTA
- Eritrea≤ 30 dayseTA
- Estonia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Eswatini≤ 30 dayseTA
- Ethiopia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Fiji≤ 30 dayseTA
- Finland≤ 30 dayseTA
- France≤ 30 dayseTA
- Gabon≤ 30 dayseTA
- Gambia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Georgia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Germany≤ 30 dayseTA
- Ghana≤ 30 dayseTA
- Greece≤ 30 dayseTA
- Grenada≤ 30 dayseTA
- Guatemala≤ 30 dayseTA
- Guinea≤ 30 dayseTA
- Guinea-Bissau≤ 30 dayseTA
- Guyana≤ 30 dayseTA
- Haiti≤ 30 dayseTA
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 30 dayseTA
- Honduras≤ 30 dayseTA
- Hong Kong≤ 30 dayseTA
- Hungary≤ 30 dayseTA
- Iceland≤ 30 dayseTA
- India≤ 30 dayseTA
- Indonesia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Iran≤ 30 dayseTA
- Iraq≤ 30 dayseTA
- Ireland≤ 30 dayseTA
- Israel≤ 30 dayseTA
- Italy≤ 30 dayseTA
- Jamaica≤ 30 dayseTA
- Japan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Jordan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kazakhstan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kenya≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kiribati≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kosovo≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kuwait≤ 30 dayseTA
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Laos≤ 30 dayseTA
- Latvia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Lebanon≤ 30 dayseTA
- Lesotho≤ 30 dayseTA
- Liberia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Libya≤ 30 dayseTA
- Liechtenstein≤ 30 dayseTA
- Lithuania≤ 30 dayseTA
- Luxembourg≤ 30 dayseTA
- Macau≤ 30 dayseTA
- Madagascar≤ 30 dayseTA
- Malawi≤ 30 dayseTA
- Malaysia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Maldives≤ 90 dayseTA
- Mali≤ 30 dayseTA
- Malta≤ 30 dayseTA
- Marshall Islands≤ 30 dayseTA
- Mauritania≤ 30 dayseTA
- Mauritius≤ 30 dayseTA
- Mexico≤ 30 dayseTA
- Micronesia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Moldova≤ 30 dayseTA
- Monaco≤ 30 dayseTA
- Mongolia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Montenegro≤ 30 dayseTA
- Morocco≤ 30 dayseTA
- Mozambique≤ 30 dayseTA
- Myanmar≤ 30 dayseTA
- Namibia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Nauru≤ 30 dayseTA
- Nepal≤ 30 dayseTA
- Netherlands≤ 30 dayseTA
- New Zealand≤ 30 dayseTA
- Nicaragua≤ 30 dayseTA
- Niger≤ 30 dayseTA
- Nigeria≤ 30 dayseTA
- North Korea≤ 30 dayseTA
- North Macedonia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Norway≤ 30 dayseTA
- Oman≤ 30 dayseTA
- Pakistan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Palau≤ 30 dayseTA
- Palestine≤ 30 dayseTA
- Panama≤ 30 dayseTA
- Papua New Guinea≤ 30 dayseTA
- Paraguay≤ 30 dayseTA
- Peru≤ 30 dayseTA
- Philippines≤ 30 dayseTA
- Poland≤ 30 dayseTA
- Portugal≤ 30 dayseTA
- Qatar≤ 30 dayseTA
- Republic of the Congo≤ 30 dayseTA
- Romania≤ 30 dayseTA
- Russia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Rwanda≤ 30 dayseTA
- Saint Kitts and Nevis≤ 30 dayseTA
- Saint Lucia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 30 dayseTA
- Samoa≤ 30 dayseTA
- San Marino≤ 30 dayseTA
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 30 dayseTA
- Saudi Arabia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Senegal≤ 30 dayseTA
- Serbia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Seychelles≤ 30 dayseTA
- Sierra Leone≤ 30 dayseTA
- Singapore≤ 30 dayseTA
- Slovakia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Slovenia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Solomon Islands≤ 30 dayseTA
- Somalia≤ 30 dayseTA
- South Africa≤ 30 dayseTA
- South Korea≤ 30 dayseTA
- South Sudan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Spain≤ 30 dayseTA
- Sudan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Suriname≤ 30 dayseTA
- Sweden≤ 30 dayseTA
- Switzerland≤ 30 dayseTA
- Syria≤ 30 dayseTA
- Taiwan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Tajikistan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Tanzania≤ 30 dayseTA
- Thailand≤ 30 dayseTA
- Timor-Leste≤ 30 dayseTA
- Togo≤ 30 dayseTA
- Tonga≤ 30 dayseTA
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 30 dayseTA
- Tunisia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Turkey≤ 30 dayseTA
- Turkmenistan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Tuvalu≤ 30 dayseTA
- Uganda≤ 30 dayseTA
- Ukraine≤ 30 dayseTA
- United Arab Emirates≤ 30 dayseTA
- United Kingdom≤ 30 dayseTA
- United States≤ 30 dayseTA
- Uruguay≤ 30 dayseTA
- Uzbekistan≤ 30 dayseTA
- Vanuatu≤ 30 dayseTA
- Venezuela≤ 30 dayseTA
- Vietnam≤ 30 dayseTA
- Yemen≤ 30 dayseTA
- Zambia≤ 30 dayseTA
- Zimbabwe≤ 30 dayseTA
Fees
Sri Lanka Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
ETA / Tourist Visa (free-of-charge nationalities)
Free
ETA Tourist Visa - online application (non-exempt, non-SAARC nationalities)
USD 50
ETA Tourist Visa - on-arrival application (non-SAARC)
USD 60
ETA Business Visa (non-SAARC)
USD 55
Transit Visa
Free
ETA Tourist Visa - on-arrival application (SAARC)
USD 25
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ETA Business Visa (SAARC)
official sourceeta.gov.lk ↗USD 30
ETA Tourist Visa - children under 12 (any nationality)
Free
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Transit
Sri Lanka Transit Visa
Sri Lanka publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa
Allows travelers to transit through Sri Lanka ports and airports while continuing to their final destination.
Valid for 48 hours only. Free of charge. Requires proof of onward air ticket or sea passage. Employment, self-employment, and business activities prohibited. Apply via eta.gov.lk.
Apply here ↗FAQ
Sri Lanka Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Sri Lanka with an eTA or e-Visa. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Sri Lanka without a visa?
No country's citizens can visit Sri Lanka entirely visa-free in 2026 - every nationality needs a visa or travel authorisation. Use Earth Visa to check what your specific passport needs to enter Sri Lanka.
How do I apply for a Sri Lanka tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Sri Lanka, you can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required. You will generally need:
- Valid passport
- Completed online application
- Digital photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Sri Lanka without a visa?
Sri Lanka does not offer visa-free entry to any nationality in 2026, so your permitted stay is set by the visa or travel authorisation you obtain.
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