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Tourist Visa

Documents Requirement

  • Valid Indian passport (6+ months validity)
  • Scanned copy of first and last page of your Passport
  • Return flight ticket
  • Hotel/accommodation booking
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Active email address for ETA confirmation
  • Confirmed return air ticket
  • Validity of your passport should be at least 6 months beyond your stay period in Sri Lanka and have minimum 3 blank pages

Application steps

  • Visit eta.gov.lk (official Sri Lanka ETA portal)
  • Fill in passport and travel details
  • Pay $20 via credit/debit card
  • Receive ETA approval by email (usually within minutes)
  • Print or save ETA on phone
  • Present at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo

Travel Tip

  • Sri Lanka's ETA is almost instant and very affordable. Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, Galle Fort, Yala National Park, and Ella are bucket-list stops. Can be extended to 90 days at the Department of Immigration in Colombo.

Visa Rejection Reasons

Common Reasons for Rejection:
  • Insufficient financial proof.
  • Lack of strong ties to home country.
  • Incomplete or false documentation.
  • Suspicious travel history or security concerns.
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Important Note

  • Not all applicants need to submit these additional documents.
  • Conditional requirements depend on your nationality, travel history, and purpose of visit.
  • Providing incomplete or false information can lead to visa rejection.

Tourist Visa

Validity - / Single entry
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