Sri Lanka visa for citizens of South Africa
Citizens of South Africa need an Tourist / business ETA (paid) before travelling to Sri Lanka, official fee $50, for stays of up to 30 days.
With a passport of South Africa
ETA (online travel permit), 30 days
30 days, double entry
US$ 50 tourist online, US$ 60 on arrival, US$ 55 business.
Where can I travel?
Every destination for citizens of South AfricaBy purpose of the trip
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Tourism | Tourist / business ETA (paid) |
| Business | Tourist / business ETA (paid) |
| Family visit | ETA (online travel permit) |
| Study | ETA (online travel permit) |
| Work | ETA (online travel permit) |
| Transit | Tourist / business ETA (paid) |
Ways into Sri Lanka
- Official fee
- $50
- Stay
- 30 days double entry; extendable
- Processing
- online, usually within a few days
- Interview
- No
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 South Africa need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of South Africa need an Tourist / business ETA (paid) before travelling to Sri Lanka, official fee $50, for stays of up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
Tourist / business ETA (paid): $50. 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
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
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.