Passport & Visa Guide | Discover Sri Lanka

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Traveller Passport

Visa & Immigration Requirements

Discover Sri Lanka

Before you fly

Check your Sri Lanka entry requirements

This page helps travellers organise passport, ETA/visa, arrival-card and immigration documents. Requirements change, so always verify your nationality-specific rules through official Sri Lankan immigration sources before booking or departure.

Official ETA portal Immigration Department

ENTRY CHECK

Requirement Finder

Use this as a planning checklist. It does not replace official immigration advice.

Nationality / passport country Purpose of visit Length of stay Passport expiry

ADVICE

Your Planning Checklist

Complete the form to generate a checklist.

Core Documents

Passport valid for your travel period and airline requirements Approved ETA / visa record, where required Return or onward ticket Accommodation address or itinerary Proof of sufficient funds Travel insurance details Copies of passport and emergency contacts

Immigration Notes

Suggested Pre-Departure Timeline

6+ weeks

Check passport validity, nationality-specific entry rules and travel insurance.

2–4 weeks

Apply for ETA/visa if required and confirm accommodation and onward travel.

72 hours

Re-check flight, arrival-card, health and airline document requirements.

Arrival

Keep passport, ETA/visa approval, accommodation details and return ticket accessible.

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Important: Visa and immigration rules can change quickly. This tool is a planning aid only. Confirm final requirements with Sri Lanka’s official ETA portal, the Department of Immigration and Emigration, your airline, and your nearest Sri Lankan mission before travel.