Alert 01 (Effective from 25.05.2026)

1. 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.

2. Nationals 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.

3. Please note that all foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and nationals with bilateral reciprocal agreements with Sri Lanka (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 90 days tourist visa through ETA system.

4. 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. However, ETA fees paid prior to 25.05.2026 are non-refundable.

5. Under this scheme, tourists are entitled to a tourist visa 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.

6. 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.

7. Please note that except the national mentioned in above 4, nationals of all other countries shall continue to be subject to the general rules and regulations governing the Sri Lanka ETA system.

Alert 02

Visitors from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Afghanistan who intend to apply for ETA may apply through a Sri Lankan Sponsor at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.

The following documents should be submitted to the Head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration Head Office, Battaramulla, through the Sri Lankan sponsor for consideration of the visa application:

• Request letter from the Sri Lankan sponsor
• Affidavit from the Sri Lankan sponsor signed before a Justice of the Peace or lawyer
• Certified copy of NIC or passport of the Sri Lankan sponsor
• Applicant's police clearance report
• Applicant's passport photocopy
• Proof of accommodation

Alert 03

Visitors from Taiwan-China, Kosovo and Syria who intend to apply for Tourist or Business Visa may apply through a Sri Lankan Sponsor at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.

The following documents should be submitted to the Head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration Head Office, Battaramulla, through the Sri Lankan sponsor for consideration of the visa application:

• Request letter from the Sri Lankan sponsor
• Affidavit from the Sri Lankan sponsor signed before a Justice of the Peace or lawyer
• Certified copy of NIC or passport of the Sri Lankan sponsor
• Applicant's police clearance report
• Applicant's passport photocopy
• Proof of accommodation