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Sri Lanka Visa Guide
What do you need help with?
Visiting Sri Lanka
Leaving Sri Lanka
What is your nationality?
Visa-free countries (Singapore, Seychelles, Maldives)
India
Other countries
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Great news! You don't need a visa.
You can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days without a visa.
Requirements:
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Return/onward ticket
Sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from infected areas)
Sri Lanka Immigration
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What is the purpose of your visit?
Tourism/Business (≤30 days)
Longer stay or other purposes
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What is the purpose of your visit?
Tourism
Business
Transit
Other purposes
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You need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist ETA: $25 USD (30 days, extendable)
Business ETA: $25 USD (30 days)
Processing time: Usually within 24 hours
Validity: 30 days from arrival
Required documents:
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Credit/debit card for payment
Recent passport-size photograph
Apply for ETA
SriLankan Airlines Visa Info
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Transit Visa or Embassy Application Required
Transit visa: $25 USD (for transit through Sri Lanka)
Other purposes: Contact Sri Lankan embassy/consulate
Processing time: 2-7 working days
Note: Some purposes require embassy application rather than online ETA.
ETA Website
Find Embassy/Consulate
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Are you a Sri Lankan citizen?
Yes
No
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Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens
Valid Sri Lankan passport
Valid visa for destination country (if required)
Departure tax may apply (usually included in ticket)
No exit visa required for tourism/business
Special cases requiring approval: Persons under judicial inquiry, certain government employees, or those with pending legal matters may need clearance.
Immigration Department
Department of Foreign Affairs
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Have you overstayed your visa/permitted period?
No, I'm leaving on time
Yes, I have overstayed
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Normal Departure Process
You can leave Sri Lanka without any special procedures.
Requirements:
Valid passport
Your entry stamp/visa
Boarding pass for onward journey
Complete departure card (if required)
Process:
Check-in for your flight
Complete security and immigration procedures
Pay any applicable departure tax (usually included in ticket)
Proceed to departure gate
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⚠️ Overstay Situation
You will need to pay overstay fines and may face additional procedures.
Required steps:
Visit Department of Immigration & Emigration
Pay overstay fine (varies by duration)
Obtain clearance letter
May require immigration interview
Possible restrictions on future visits
Overstay fines (approximate):
1-90 days: LKR 1,500 per day
91+ days: Higher penalties apply
Additional processing fees may apply
Immigration Department
Immigration Hotline
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