Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Germany

Citizens of Germany need an Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge before travelling to Sri Lanka, official fee Free, for stays of up to 30 days.

With a passport of Germany

ETA

ETA (online travel permit), 30 days

30 days, double entry, free ETA

40 countries free from 25 May 2026 (no end date stated); Singapore and Seychelles free under reciprocal agreements. ETA required before arrival.

Where can I travel?

Every destination for citizens of Germany

By purpose of the trip

Purpose	What you need
Tourism	Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge
Business	ETA (online travel permit)
Family visit	ETA (online travel permit)
Study	ETA (online travel permit)
Work	ETA (online travel permit)
Transit	ETA (online travel permit)

Ways into Sri Lanka

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

Official site: www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa

Check before you travel

Free ETA scheme (from 25 May 2026) shows no end date on eta.gov.lk or the Immigration notice; it may be time-limited by later decision.
Whether visa on arrival is still issued in practice: fee table lists on-arrival rates but the notice requires ETA before arrival for all.
No official list found of nationalities needing prior clearance or excluded from ETA; all others assumed eligible.

Questions

Do citizens of Germany need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Germany need an Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge before travelling to Sri Lanka, official fee Free, for stays of up to 30 days.

How much does it cost?

Tourist visa (ETA), free of charge: Free. This is the official government fee; prices can change, so check the official site before you pay.

Can Sroky apply for me?

Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.

Can I study or work in Sri Lanka on this?

Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.

Sri Lanka for other passports

Where else can citizens of Germany go

Every destination for citizens of Germany

Official sources

Checked on November 4, 2026

Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.