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LK OFFICIAL VISA GUIDE

Sri Lanka Visa & Entry Requirements

Official Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

MAX STAY DURATION
30 Days
Standard authorized stay
PROCESSING SPEED
24 Hours
Fast electronic review
PASSPORT VALIDITY
180 Days
Issuance validity window
AUTHORIZED PORTS
Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB)
Official checkpoints active
Overview eVisa Types & Validity Document Requirements Fees & Processing Times
eVisa Types & Tiers

Explore tourist, business, single vs multiple entry options, and permitted stay lengths.

Document Checklist

Passport validity rules, biometric photo dimensions, and port of entry checkpoints.

Fees & Turnaround

Official government costs, express priority processing rates, and payment methods.

Consular Visa Overview

Department of Immigration and Emigration official ETA for tea plantations, Sigiriya, and beaches.

PERMITTED TRAVEL PURPOSES
✓ Tourism, Sightseeing & Vacations ✓ Business Inquiries, Conferences & Seminars ✓ Visiting Family, Relatives & Friends ✓ Airport Transit & Short Connections

Available eVisa Types for Sri Lanka

100% Online
Tourist

Standard Sri Lanka Entry eVisa / Authorization

Official digital entry document granting legal border clearance for travel to Sri Lanka.

Validity: 180 Days • Max Stay: 30 Days • Entries: Single Entry • Speed: 24 Hours
GOV + SERVICE
$65 total

Required Documents Checklist

Passport biographical page scan with at least 6 months validity from travel date.
Confirmed flight itinerary or return ticket reservation.
Proof of lodging (hotel confirmation or local host invitation).
Active email address for digital permit delivery and tracking.

Biometric Photo Guidelines

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Upload any clear smartphone selfie. Our immigration specialist team and AI calibration tools will automatically adjust the background to pure white, crop to exact consular dimensions, and inspect lighting before submission.

  • Recent passport-style photograph on a clean light or white background.
  • Full face, front view with eyes clearly open and neutral expression.

Approved Entry Ports & Checkpoints

Holders of this e-Visa are authorized for direct arrival and electronic immigration clearance at all designated entry checkpoints:

Major International Gateways: Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB)
Designated international border crossings and seaport terminals.

Frequently Asked Questions for Sri Lanka

Standard applications for Sri Lanka are processed in 24 Hours once submitted and reviewed.

No. The electronic visa and travel authorization process for Sri Lanka is 100% online, requiring no consular interview.
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