Sri Lanka Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge: fee, stay and who needs it
ETA still mandatory before arrival. Stays beyond 30 days need a paid extension via eservices.immigration.gov.lk after arrival. No end date published for the free scheme. Business visits are charged normal business ETA fees. Free from 25 May 2026 for 40 listed countries plus Singapore, Seychelles, Maldives; fees paid before 25 May 2026 not refunded
Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge
ETA- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- 30 days, double entry within the 30-day period (Maldives 90 days)
- Processing
- online; apply before arrival
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Sri Lanka Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge?
The official fee is Free. Free from 25 May 2026 for 40 listed countries plus Singapore, Seychelles, Maldives; fees paid before 25 May 2026 not refunded
How long can I stay on the Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge?
30 days, double entry within the 30-day period (Maldives 90 days). Validity: 30 days from first arrival.
What can I do on the Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge?
It is for tourism.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Sri Lanka ETA: Fees
- Sri Lanka ETA: What is an ETA
- Department of Immigration and Emigration: Special Notice, free tourist visas for 40 countries
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