Sri Lanka Tourist ETA

Required documents and information

• Passport copy and booking confirmation upload
• Planned arrival date
• Arrival airport details
• Email address
• Basic contact details

Entry notes and travel tips

Compliance notes

• ETA issuance and final border admission are separate decisions. Entry conditions and travel rules may change, so verify updates before departure.

Travel tips

• Keep your arrival date and contact email ready before starting the application.
• Carry digital and printed copies of your ETA approval, passport details, and itinerary for travel day checks.
• Suitable travel insurance and an eSIM are recommended for smoother travel support and uninterrupted mobile access.

Common questions

What is an ETA?

Electronic Travel Authorization. It is an online alternative to traditional visas, reducing paperwork and cost.

Do all countries offer an ETA?

No. China and Russia generally require traditional visas.

Is ETA for all travel purposes?

Mostly for tourism, business, and family visits. Not for long-term work.

Can I enter by land or sea with an ETA?

Varies by country. India allows flight and select seaports.

Are ETAs valid for cruises?

For India and Sri Lanka, yes. Others may require traditional visas.

Why prefer ETA?

Cheaper, faster, and you keep your original passport.

Disadvantages of ETA?

None, but not all visa types are available via ETA.

Advantages?

Cheaper, faster processing (sometimes 24h), fully online.

How to apply?

Fill out the online questionnaire, upload photo and passport scan. We check everything and email you the PDF to print.

Photo and passport scan requirements?

Passport scans must be colour, fully visible, high resolution. Photos must be colour, biometric, frontal, closed lips, no glasses reflex, white background.

No scanner?

You can send documents by post or take high-quality photos with your smartphone without reflections or shadows.