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Alert 01 (2025.10.15 00:00)
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With effect from 15 October 2025, all travelers visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes (tourism or business) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the official website www.eta.gov.lk.
1. As per reciprocal/bilateral arrangements, passport holders of Seychelles, Maldives and Singapore shall be exempted from ETA fees for tourism purposes.
2. Passport holders of the People's Republic of China, India, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan will also be eligible to obtain the ETA free of charge for tourism purposes, as per existing regulations.
3. The stipulated fee will be applicable to passport holders from all other countries and to those applying ETA under business category.
** A visa fee will be applicable for all Business Visa applicants from all countries.
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Alert 02 (2024.09.27 00:00)
China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan
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01. A free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect.
02. Nationals of the above-nominated countries possessing Diplomatic, Official, Public Affairs, Service, and Ordinary passports are eligible to enjoy a visa-free regime under this scheme.
03. Above nominated nationals should apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving in Sri Lanka subject to granting/issuing free of charge.
04. Under this scheme tourists can enjoy a 30 days free visa period and a double entry facility is permitted from the date of first arrival to Sri Lanka within 30 days.
05. Applicants who have obtained a free visa and need to stay in Sri Lanka for more than 30 days can apply for an extension by paying the appropriate visa fee.
06. Please note that this particular visa-free regime applies to the above seven nominated countries and the rest of the countries may follow the general rules and regulations applicable to Sri Lanka ETA.
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Alert 03 (2022.11.24 00:00)
Applicable for all ETA applicants
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ETA Processing Fee will be revised with effect from 01.12.2022 00:00 hrs.
Please click here for further details of new ETA Processing Fees.
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Alert 04 (2021.01.16 00:00)
Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana
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Visitors from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana who intend to apply for ETA may apply through Sri Lankan Sponsor for their ETA from the Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.
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