Entry requirements for Sri Lanka
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Electronic authorisation or e-visa
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: eta.gov.lkApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 6 October 2026
Conditions
- Passport validity
Passport valid at least 6 calendar months from arrival.
- Onward ticket
Have a return ticket to domicile or visa for the next destination under visit-visa conditions.
- Proof of funds
Adequate maintenance funds and return passage to the passport-issuing country; no fixed amount is stated.
- Health requirement
Passengers from the listed African/South American countries must show yellow-fever vaccination certificate at the airport.
- Fee
Tourist ETA is free of charge under the Malaysia scheme; paid extensions are separate.
Obtain tourist ETA before arrival; Malaysia ordinary passports are eligible under the free scheme.
The 30-day double-entry window starts at first arrival; the second entry does not restart it.
No paid/unpaid employment or other trade/business beyond authorised visa purpose; use approval within its stated entry period.
Official application pageeta.gov.lk
Official sources
- Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lankaeta.gov.lk
- Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lankaimmigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php
- Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lankaimmigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php