As the tourist season approaches, the Sri Lankan government is stepping up its efforts to strengthen infrastructure and simplify entry procedures. Among the top priorities are the streamlining of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system and the improvement of passenger services at airports to ensure a smoother arrival experience.
As of October 15, 2025, travelers visiting Sri Lanka for short stays must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure.
Starting October 15, 2025, foreign travelers will no longer be able to obtain their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) upon arrival in Sri Lanka. The document, which is already required for most tourist stays, must be requested online before departure.
On July 25, Sri Lanka announced that 33 additional countries would soon be added to the list of travelers exempt from paying ETA visa fees. … Read more
Announced by the previous government, the policy of free entry visas to Sri Lanka for tourists from 35 countries did not come into effect on … Read more
After being replaced by the electronic visa last April, itself suspended since August 2, the electronic travel authorization application portal (ETA) for Sri Lanka is … Read more
Starting October 1, 2024, and for 6 months, Sri Lanka will issue free 30-day visas to tourists from 35 countries. The ETA portal has been … Read more
From October 1, 2024 and for 6 months, citizens of 35 countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. The ETA … Read more
Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka soon will need to obtain a visa on arrival following the temporary suspension of the recent electronic visa system … Read more
