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Travel authorization · checked 3 Nov 2026

Best eVisa for Sri Lanka

The short answerThe Sri Lanka ETA is an Electronic Travel Authorization you get online before arriving for a short visit. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to eta.gov.lk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

The Sri Lanka ETA in brief.

FeeFree for nationals of the 40 listed countries since May 25, 2026. Other tourists pay US$50, or US$20 for South Asian nationals.
Stay30 days, double entry within those 30 days
Who it’s for

Do you need it?

All foreign nationals need one before arrival, including nationals of the 40 countries that now get it free. A few nationalities must apply through a Sri Lankan sponsor.

Before you start

What to have ready.

  1. Correct personal details, because changes need a new application.
  2. The passport you’ll travel on.
  3. A card if a fee applies.
Watch outFree doesn’t mean no ETA. Nationals of the 40 countries still need one before they travel.
Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Sri Lanka?

The Sri Lanka ETA is an Electronic Travel Authorization you get online before arriving for a short visit. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Sri Lanka ETA?

All foreign nationals need one before arrival, including nationals of the 40 countries that now get it free. A few nationalities must apply through a Sri Lankan sponsor.

How much does it cost?

Free for nationals of the 40 listed countries since May 25, 2026. Other tourists pay US$50, or US$20 for South Asian nationals.. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

Does NUM issue the Sri Lanka ETA?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a Sri Lanka eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

Sources

Where this comes from.

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