Free Visa
Non - Resident Visa • Free Visa
Special Notice to the Short Term Visitors to Sri Lanka
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.
Eligible Passport Categories
Eligible 40 CountriesNationals of the above-mentioned countries holding Diplomatic, Official, Service, or Ordinary passports are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA)free-of-charge under this scheme.
Diplomatic Passport
Free Visa (ETA)Official Passport
Free Visa (ETA)Service Passport
Free Visa (ETA)Ordinary Passport
Free Visa (ETA)Mandatory ETA Prior to Arrival & Bilateral Reciprocal Agreements
Electronic Travel Authorization • Bilateral AgreementsPlease note that all foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and nationals with the bilateral reciprocal agreements with Sri Lanka ( i.e. Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to their arrival in Sri Lanka. As per the bilateral reciprocal agreement between Sri Lanka and Maldives, Maldivian nationals will receive 90 days tourist visa through ETA system.
90 Days Tourist Visa via ETA
Bilateral Reciprocal Agreement
Bilateral Reciprocal Agreement
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and for nationals of Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore will be processed free of charge. How ever, ETA fee paid by the applicants prior to 25.05.2026 are non-refundable
Validity & Double-Entry Facility
Under this scheme, tourists are entitled to a tourist visa (ETA) free of charge valid for 30 days (Maldivian nationals will receive 90 days), with double-entry facility permitted from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka within the 30-day validity period.
Visa Extension Beyond 30 Days
Applicants who have obtained a free visa and wish to remain in Sri Lanka beyond 30 days may apply for a visa extension upon payment of the applicable visa fee.
General Rules & Regulations for Other Countries
Please note that except the national eligible to apply ETA free of Charge mentioned above, nationals of all other countries shall continue to be subject to the general rules and regulations governing the Sri Lanka ETA system.
Online ETA Application & More Details
Foreign nationals intending to visit Sri Lanka should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. Click the link below to access the official government portal for more details and online submission.