VISA Instructions
Free Tourist Visa / ETA Scheme
With effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain a tourist visa (ETA) free of charge for a period of 30 days.
Eligible Countries
Nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible for the free tourist visa (ETA) scheme.
Passport Eligibility
The free tourist visa scheme applies to eligible passport holders as follows.
Eligible Passport Types
Nationals of the above-mentioned countries holding Diplomatic, Official, Service, or Ordinary passports are eligible to obtain a tourist visa (ETA) free of charge under this scheme.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
All foreign nationals must obtain an ETA before arriving in Sri Lanka.
Important: ETA Is Still Required
All foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and nationals covered by bilateral reciprocal agreements (Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore), are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.
As per the bilateral reciprocal agreement between Sri Lanka and Maldives, Maldivian nationals will receive a 90-day tourist visa through the ETA system.
ETA Processing Fee
The ETA will be processed free of charge under the applicable arrangements.
40 Eligible Countries
ETA will be processed free of charge under this scheme.
Maldives
ETA will be processed free of charge under the bilateral reciprocal agreement.
Seychelles & Singapore
ETA will be processed free of charge under the applicable reciprocal arrangements.
Visa Validity & Entry Facility
Visa validity and entry conditions under this scheme.
Free Tourist Visa
Tourists are entitled to a free visa valid for 30 days from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka.
Double-entry facility is permitted from the date of first arrival within the 30-day validity period.
Maldivian nationals will receive a 90-day tourist visa through the ETA system.
Important Travel Information
Eligible travellers must obtain their ETA before travelling to Sri Lanka, even though the applicable visa processing fee is free of charge.