2025
Yes, you can travel to Sri Lanka now! -at ease!
Updated March 31th, 2025:
ENTER RULES FOR TRAVEL TO SRI LANKA:
: PASSPORT should be valid 6 months after departure.
: VISA: On arrival -VOA- , or apply online before you travel -ETA- (30 days visa costs USD 50 for adults above 12 years).
Covid-19: No restrictions, no required vaccination certificate and no negative PCR test required.
No longer need to fill out the arrival card.
You should be able to provide:
- a round trip ticket to show at the port of entry in Sri Lanka
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in Sri Lanka. (Holder of a credit / visa-card is sufficient
)
How to apply for ETA:
Most people prefer to arrange the visa before they travel. I made this video guide, where I go through all the steps on how to apply for the ETA, and common mistakes to avoid:
This is the official web page to apply: www.eta.gov.lk
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from one day to another: on April 17th 2024, a new web page to apply for e-visa to Sri Lanka was introduced. I spend most of the day yesterday testing it out, and I have a few thoughts to share. You will find an overview of it (including rant 
)…
This will give you…
