What are the travel purposes contemplated in each type of Sri Lanka visa?

The single-entry and double-entry tourist visas allow you to stay in the country for: MICE Tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) Medical treatment including Ayurvedic (herbal) Participating in arts, music, dance and sports events Participating in weddings or pilgrimages Participate in religious activities Sightseeing or going on holiday Visiting friends and family

How long does a Sri Lanka visitor visa last?

It depends on the visa type you apply for: Single-entry tourist visa: This visa allows a single entry into the country, with a stay of up to 30 days. Double-entry tourist visa: This visa allows 2 entries into the country, with a stay of up to 60 days per entry.

What are the entry requirements for Sri Lanka?

You must fulfill the following entry requirements for Sri Lanka and have: A copy of your valid passport A printed copy of the Sri Lanka visa Flight ticket showing entry to and departure from Sri Lanka Yellow fever vaccination is required if coming from: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Central African Republic, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, or Zaire/Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sri Lanka Visa

Document

Validity

Maximum stay per entry

Multiple entries

Service fee

Government fee

Single-entry tourist eVisa

Validity: 30 days after entry

Maximum stay per entry: 30 days

Multiple entries: No

Service fee: 33 USD

Government fee: 0 - 51 USD

Double-entry tourist eVisa

Validity: 180 days after entry

Maximum stay per entry: 60 days

Multiple entries: Yes (2)

Service fee: 33 USD

Government fee: 79 USD

Single-entry tourist eVisa

30 days after entry

30 days

33 USD

0 - 51 USD

Double-entry tourist eVisa

180 days after entry

60 days

Yes (2)

33 USD

79 USD

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Sri Lanka tourist Visa application process

Complete online application

Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in less than 5 minutes

Receive your travel visa

We will send you your approved eVisa in a couple of days - without you having to go anywhere!

Start your journey

Show your passport and the eVisa that we send you when you arrive at your destination.

Sri Lanka visa requirements

In order to submit your application for the Sri Lanka visa (replacement of the ETA), you will need to provide these documents:

Valid passport
Recent photograph (make sure it is high-quality)
An email address to receive the Sri Lanka e visa
A bank card to pay the visa fees

If any of these elements are missing, your application will be saved so that you can complete it at a later stage.

The procedure for obtaining an online visa for Sri Lanka is carried out entirely online, without having to go to an embassy.

At Visagov, the Sri Lanka tourist visa application has been simplified and is designed to minimise the risk of errors. It will take you just 5 minutes to complete in your own language.

The online visa for Sri Lanka cannot be changed; please make sure your details are correct before sending in your application.

You must print your Sri Lanka e visa and present it together with your passport upon arrival in the country.

Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Sri Lanka

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FAQ ABOUT THE SRI LANKA VISA

Yes, most nationalities need a visa for Sri Lanka. Fortunately, a lot of travelers will be able to get the online visa for Sri Lanka or Sri Lanka e Visa. This is a travel authorization that can be fully processed and obtained online. You can check with our eligibility checker if you can complete the Sri Lanka tourist visa application online.

The single-entry and double-entry tourist visas allow you to stay in the country for:

MICE Tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions)
Medical treatment including Ayurvedic (herbal)
Participating in arts, music, dance and sports events
Participating in weddings or pilgrimages
Participate in religious activities
Sightseeing or going on holiday
Visiting friends and family

In order to apply for the single-entry and double-entry tourist eVisas, you will need a recent high-quality photograph and a passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of entry into the country.

Applying for a Sri Lanka visa through Visagov is very easy. Simply complete a short online form, pay the eVisa fees with a credit card, and wait for the approved document to be sent to your email.

The single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 50 for all foreign citizens. However, citizens of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan can obtain the 3-month eVisa free of charge.

The double-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 78 for all nationalities.

We recommend applying for the Sri Lanka visa at least 5 business days before your trip. Although approval is usually quick, it's advisable to allow a few extra days in case of any unforeseen delays.

It depends on the visa type you apply for:

Single-entry tourist visa: This visa allows a single entry into the country, with a stay of up to 30 days.
Double-entry tourist visa: This visa allows 2 entries into the country, with a stay of up to 60 days per entry.

You will need to show a yellow fever certificate, if you are traveling from any of these countries: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela and Zaire.

You must fulfill the following entry requirements for Sri Lanka and have:

A copy of your valid passport
A printed copy of the Sri Lanka visa
Flight ticket showing entry to and departure from Sri Lanka
Yellow fever vaccination is required if coming from: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Central African Republic, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, or Zaire/Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Sri Lanka e Visa: More information

To travel to Sri Lanka, most travelers must apply for an online visa for Sri Lanka (also known as the Sri Lanka e visa). Without the required travel permits, you won't be able to enter the country. Fortunately, most nationalities are eligible to apply online for a single-entry and/or a double-entry tourist visa.

Only citizens of Singapore, the Maldives, Seychelles, and the Czech Republic are exempt from a visa if they visit Sri Lanka for up to 30 days.

Thanks to Visagov's service, you can apply for the single-entry or the double-entry tourist visa entirely online. While the first allows you to travel to the country for 30 days one time, the second allows you to travel to the country twice for 60 days each time.

The Sri Lanka e Visa replaces the Sri Lanka ETA. Among these types of Sri Lanka eVisa, the one that most resembles the ETA is the single-entry tourist visa, as both travel authorizations are fully processed online for tourism purposes. However, now you can apply for longer eVisas. For example, with the double-entry tourist visa you will be able to enjoy the country as a tourist for up to 60 days on two occasions within 6 months.

The Government of Sri Lanka reserves the right of admission. If you lie or omit relevant information from your personal data, or the authorities suspect that you may be a threat to the security or interests of the country, they may deny entry.