Tourist/visit visa

Important Notice

The foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the website, www.eta.gov.lk With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days.  Link

Penalties for overstay:

A foreigner staying in Sri Lanka without a valid visa will be charged the following with effect from 21st June 2023:

A person who departs Sri Lanka within seven (07) days of visa expiry: applicable visa fee

Where the period of overstay has exceeded seven (07) days and has continued up to fourteen (14) days: penalty of USD 250 + applicable visa fee

Where the period of overstay has exceeded fourteen (14) days: penalty of USD 500 + applicable visa fee