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Sri Lanka ETA Assistance

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Get your Sri Lanka ETA checklist and travel documents organised, with optional assistance quoted clearly before you proceed.

  • Tourist ETA guidance
  • Indian passport eligibility
  • 30-day short visits
  • Optional assistance
Sri Lanka coastal scenery, original TripSarathi destination artwork
  • Fastest48 hoursTourist visa
  • Visa options1Tourist
  • ModeETAapproved online before you fly

Overview

Plan your Sri Lanka visit with the correct Electronic Travel Authorization before arrival. The immigration authority states that eligible Indian nationals are among the 40-country tourist ETA fee-waiver scheme effective from 25 May 2026. An ETA is still required; a fee waiver is not permission to travel without the authorisation.

Under this scheme the tourist visit is up to 30 days, with double entry within the first-arrival 30-day period, subject to the authority's conditions. Carry a passport valid for at least six months from arrival, confirmed return travel and evidence of sufficient funds. Check the dates and conditions printed on your actual approval.

TripSarathi offers optional checklist and application assistance. Any service fee is separate from government charges and must be agreed in writing. We do not guarantee approval, entry or extensions. Guidance checked on 24 October 2026. Official reference: https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=60

The visa

TouristTourist ETA — optional assistanceETA · Double entryEligible Indian nationals may obtain the tourist ETA free of government charge under the current scheme. Any requested assistance fee is separate.48 hoursValid 30 days from entryStay up to 30 daysPrice on request

Tourist ETA — optional assistance

Eligible Indian nationals may obtain the tourist ETA free of government charge under the current scheme. Any requested assistance fee is separate.

  • Processing48 hours
  • Validity30 days from entry
  • StayUp to 30 days
  • EntriesDouble entry
  • PassportValid 6 months

Fees per applicant

Price on request — the visa desk quotes after checking your case.

Who can apply

  • Eligible tourists after nationality, purpose and current ETA eligibility checks

Included

  • Optional checklist and application assistance only as agreed in the written quotation

Not included

  • Travel bookings, insurance and any charges outside your agreed assistance quote

Terms

Fee waiver, approval and permitted stay

Eligible Indian nationals are included in the government tourist ETA fee-waiver scheme effective 25 May 2026. ETA is still required before arrival. Any optional assistance fee is separate. The official acknowledgement indicates a response within 48 hours, not guaranteed approval; referrals may take longer. The 30-day scheme and double entry are subject to the issued approval and entry conditions. Check https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=60 before travel.

Documents

Tourist ETA — optional assistance · 1 document · 1 mandatory

  • Passport Biodata PageMandatoryClear copy of the passport biodata page showing name, photograph and passport details. Confirm validity against the destination’s current rules before submission.Soft copy

How to apply

4 steps

  1. 1Check your travel profileShare nationality, passport type, purpose and dates so ETA eligibility and any current fee waiver can be checked.
  2. 2Prepare accurate detailsMatch passport details carefully and organise return travel, accommodation and supporting funds information.
  3. 3Apply through the official ETA routeUse the official Sri Lanka ETA system; agree any optional assistance fee before proceeding.
  4. 4Check approval before travelDownload the approval, verify its dates and conditions, and carry the required entry documents.

FAQs

3 questions

Is an ETA still needed when the government fee is waived?

Yes. The current official scheme includes eligible Indian nationals, but requires ETA approval before arrival. A fee waiver does not remove the authorisation requirement.

How long can an eligible tourist stay?

The scheme provides a visit of up to 30 days with double entry within the applicable 30-day period from first arrival. The issued approval and immigration conditions govern your visit.

What does TripSarathi charge?

Any requested assistance is optional and quoted separately in writing. Do not treat an assistance fee as a government ETA fee under the eligible fee-waiver scheme.

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