How do I apply for a tourist visa to Sri Lanka?

You can apply for a Sri Lanka tourist visa entirely online through the official government Electronic Travel Authorization, sometimes called ETA, or via the national e-Visa portal. The secure digital process requires your main passport details, your intended travel dates, and a valid email address, so there is a place to send notifications.

After you submit the required details you will need to pay the usual visa processing fee with a credit card or debit card. Most decisions are delivered directly by email within 24 to 48 hours. Before you travel, check that your passport still has at least six months of validity left beyond your planned date of entry; otherwise you might run into problems at arrival.