Visa & travel service
Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (Free for Indians)
Sri Lanka’s tourist ETA is free for Indians from 25 May 2026 — but it still has to be applied for online before you travel.
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About this service
Overview
- Free ETA for Indians
- 30 days, double entry
- Applied on the official site
- Fast online approval
Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit Sri Lanka. Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is free for Indians, but it must still be applied for online before travel. We submit your ETA on the official site and send you the approval.
Visa options
- Tourist ETA (free) — 30-day stay, double entry (a second entry uses only the remaining days)
Who can apply
- Indian passport valid for at least 6 months
- Travelling for tourism
- Return or onward ticket
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6+ months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- ETA approval
Good to know
- Apply only on the official site (eta.gov.lk) — avoid paid look-alike websites.
- Stays beyond 30 days need a paid extension.
Rules last checked in October 2026. Visa and entry rules can change at short notice — our team confirms the latest requirements for your passport and travel dates before we apply.
Step by step
How it works
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Step 1
Send your passport details
Passport scan and travel dates.
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Step 2
We apply
Your free ETA is filed on eta.gov.lk.
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Step 3
Approval
We send you the ETA approval.
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Step 4
Travel
Carry the ETA, your passport and return ticket.
The fine print
What's included
Included
- ETA application on the official site
- Passport check
- Approval sent to your email and WhatsApp
- Sri Lanka packages, hotels and flights on request
Not included
- Visa extension fees, if you stay longer than 30 days
- Flight tickets, hotel and travel insurance (can be arranged by us on request)
- Final entry decision — this always rests with the immigration officer on arrival
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Indians?
There is no fee from 25 May 2026, but a free ETA must still be obtained online before travel.
How long can I stay?
30 days, with two entries allowed.
Can I extend my stay?
Yes, with a paid extension.
Where is the ETA applied for?
On the official site, eta.gov.lk — we do it for you.
