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Sri LankanETA & Travel Guide
Sigiriya rock rising above the green forests of Sri Lanka
An island worth discovering. A journey worth preparing for.

Your Sri Lanka
journey starts here.

Clear ETA guidance. Thoughtful travel inspiration.
Everything you need to take your next step with confidence.

Start with the ETA guide Discover the island
Sigiriya · Sri Lanka
A good place to begin

Find your starting point.

Guidance only. Your circumstances and official rules determine the correct route.Official entry sources checked: 27 October 2026
Official sources, clearly linkedKnow where to verify every next step
Independent, practical guidanceNo application payments collected here
From preparation to explorationOne considered guide to your journey
Before the adventure

The essentials, made clear.

Less searching, more clarity. Start with the information that matters for your visit.

GUIDE 01

Your ETA, step by step

A calm walkthrough from preparation to the official application.

GUIDE 02

Entry requirements

Know what to check for your nationality, passport and visit.

GUIDE 03

Fees & exemptions

Understand current government fees and the tourist exemption.

GUIDE 04

Check your ETA status

Find the official status service and understand your next step.

2026 ETA UPDATEA fee exemption still requires an ETA. Check the current tourist guidance.
Read the update
Guidance that starts with you

Your passport.
Your starting point.

Ten passport guides, from the UK and India to Germany, Canada and Ireland. Find the fees and next steps that apply to your travel document.

Browse nationality guidance
UK passport holdersBritish citizen passports, ETA checks and the journey home.US passport holdersTourist ETA preparation and a sensible long-haul arrival plan.Indian passport holdersThe free tourist ETA, family preparation and short-break planning.Australian passport holdersTourist entry guidance and a practical pre-departure checklist.
A little preparation goes a long way

Three steps.
A clearer path.

Get the practical details in place, then make room for the journey you came for.

Avoid common mistakes
01

Check your route

Review your nationality, travel purpose and the latest official notices.

02

Apply officially

Use the government portal, review your details and keep the outcome.

03

Arrive prepared

Bring your documents together and plan a comfortable first day.

Beyond the paperwork

One island. So many possibilities.

Explore the travel guide
Sigiriya rock rising above the green forests of Sri Lanka
Ancient landscapes

The Cultural Triangle

Rock fortresses, sacred places and stories that stay with you.

A train crossing Nine Arch Bridge amid the green hills of Ella
A slower rhythm

Into the hill country

Green horizons, winding journeys and room to breathe.

Palm trees and ocean waves at Mirissa on the Sri Lankan south coast
Ocean-side days

Find your stretch of coast

Salt air, palm-lined shores and the art of taking it slowly.

Plan your airport transfer Choose a thoughtful stay
Make the days count

A little structure.
A lot to look forward to.

Choose 7, 10, 14 or 21 days. Each original route sets out overnight stops and leaves space for the journey between them.

Sigiriya rock rising above the green forests of Sri Lanka
7 days · 6 nights

A week, well spent.

Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Negombo

Culture, with room to breathe
A train crossing Nine Arch Bridge amid the green hills of Ella
14 days · 13 nights

The longer way round.

Culture, hill country and a south-coast finish

Make time for the island
10 DAYS · 9 NIGHTSCulture and one coast ↗21 DAYS · 20 NIGHTSA slower island journey ↗
LANDING SOON?Your first 24 hours, thoughtfully planned.
A smoother arrival

Pack a little
peace of mind.

A few essentials, all in one place. Tick off your preparations and start looking forward to what comes next.

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Good questions, clear starting points

A few things you
might be wondering.

For a personal application or a decision about entry, always contact the official service.

About this independent guide
Is this the official Sri Lanka visa website?

No. This is an independent information and travel guide. The official ETA service is eta.gov.lk. We do not issue visas or collect application payments.

Does a free tourist ETA mean I can skip applying?

No. Check the current official notice and obtain the required permission before travelling. Our fees and exemptions guide explains the current update.

Where can I check an application I already submitted?

Use the Check Status option on the official ETA portal. See our status guide for a safe starting point. We cannot look up an individual application.

What if I want to stay longer?

Check your current permission and the official extension procedure before it expires. Read our extension overview; an extension is subject to the authorities' decision.

Independent guidance, with official sources. Entry information last checked 27 October 2026. Always verify current rules at eta.gov.lk before applying or travelling.