Sri Lanka Tourist / business ETA (paid): fee, stay and who needs it
Can also be submitted at a Sri Lankan overseas mission or the immigration head office. Longer visits up to 90 days through missions with extra visa fee. Tourist: US$ 20 SAARC, US$ 50 all other countries. Business: US$ 30 SAARC, US$ 55 others. Transit (2 days) free. Children under 12 free for 30 days.
Tourist / business ETA (paid)
ETA- Official fee
- $50
- Stay
- 30 days double entry; extendable
- Processing
- online, usually within a few days
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Sri Lanka Tourist / business ETA (paid)?
The official fee is $50. Tourist: US$ 20 SAARC, US$ 50 all other countries. Business: US$ 30 SAARC, US$ 55 others. Transit (2 days) free. Children under 12 free for 30 days.
How long can I stay on the Tourist / business ETA (paid)?
30 days double entry; extendable. Validity: 30 days from first arrival.
What can I do on the Tourist / business ETA (paid)?
It is for tourism, business, transit.
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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