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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visit visa requirements
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Summary
Sri Lanka destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific)
This is the Sri Lanka hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Sri Lanka uses an official online visa / ETA system at eta.gov.lk. Most tourists must obtain authorisation before travel unless exempt under current rules — verify portal.
Checklist
Document requirements
Online form, passport details, photo if required, payment per portal.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- IndiaTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- BangladeshSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- NigeriaSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- PhilippinesSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- EgyptSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- United Arab EmiratesTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- Saudi ArabiaTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- United KingdomTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- United StatesTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- CanadaTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- ChinaTypically ETA/eVisa required unless exempt — check eta.gov.lkETA / ETIAS
- TurkeySame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- IndonesiaSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
- BrazilSame — verify category and fees on portalDepends — verify
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka is recorded with these visit routes: eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific). Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Sri Lanka visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to Sri Lanka ETA / Online Visa, Department of Immigration & Emigration.
Is a Sri Lanka visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Sri Lanka in this research pack.