Sri Lanka's ETA is a fully online travel authorization

Sri Lanka's ETA is a fully online travel authorization — a valid passport is all you need; travel and accommodation details are entered in the form, with no documents to upload.

Your nationality is currently on Sri Lanka's free ETA list

Your nationality is currently on Sri Lanka's free ETA list — but still apply for the ETA before arrival.

Apply only on the official portal (eta.gov.lk)

Apply only on the official portal (eta.gov.lk) — many lookalike sites charge extra.

An ETA is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry

An ETA is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry — the officer decides on arrival.

Visit — ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Chinese citizen in China → Sri Lanka

🇨🇳 nationality: China🇨🇳 lives in: China🇱🇰 going to: Sri Lankaupdated 2026-06-18

Chinese citizens apply online for a Sri Lanka ETA — a 30-day stay with double entry, before they travel.

What this visa is for

Sri Lanka's online ETA for short tourist visits: a 30-day stay with double entry, applied for before arrival.

Validity: Tourist ETA — 30-day stay from first arrival
Entries: Double entry within 30 days of first arrival
Max stay per visit: 30 days (extendable by paying the appropriate visa fee)

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When to start

Start 3–14 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 60 days ahead.

Pick your travel date — every deadline below updates instantly:

When do you want to travel?

You're on track — start by 17 Sept 2026 to be ready in time.

Apply for the ETA before you travelstart by 17 Sept 2026

Apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving in Sri Lanka.

takes ~1 day

Source: eta.gov.lk · updated 2026-06-17

Plan your stay and entriesstart by 22 Sept 2026

The tourist ETA gives a 30-day stay with a double-entry facility from the date of first arrival.

takes ~1 day

Source: eta.gov.lk · updated 2026-06-17

Pay the fee (if applicable)start by 22 Sept 2026

The ETA is free of charge for around 40 nationalities; the rest follow the general (paid) ETA rules.

takes ~1 day

Source: eta.gov.lk · updated 2026-06-17

Extend if you need longerstart by 10 Oct 2026

If you need to stay longer than 30 days you can apply for an extension by paying the appropriate visa fee.

takes ~1 day

Source: eta.gov.lk · updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Passport — A valid passport to apply for the Sri Lanka ETA. ✓ verified

Where you'll apply

The Sri Lanka ETA is applied for entirely online on the official portal — no visa centre or interview.

Apply on the official site (eta.gov.lk) →

Fees

Tourist ETA

Free for ~40 nationalities; a fee applies for the rest — confirm on the official portal

varies

Confirm the current ETA fee on eta.gov.lk.

Gotchas to watch

Sri Lanka's ETA is a fully online travel authorization — a valid passport is all you need; travel and accommodation details are entered in the form, with no documents to upload.
Your nationality is currently on Sri Lanka's free ETA list — but still apply for the ETA before arrival.
Apply only on the official portal (eta.gov.lk) — many lookalike sites charge extra.
An ETA is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry — the officer decides on arrival.